Village of Pleasant Prairie, WI Article IX Construction

§ 395-80 Commencement.

[Amended 5-7-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20; 8-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-22]

No construction or installation of public or private improvements shall be commenced in a proposed land division or development by a divider or any contractor engaged by a divider/developer until after the final plat, certified survey map, or development plan shall have been granted final approval by the Village Board (or until after a site and operational plan or residential development plan shall have been granted final approval by the Village Plan Commission or Village Zoning Administrator under § 420-56 or 420-57.6 of the Village Code), all conditions of the final approval have been satisfied, all necessary certifications have been placed on the plat, map, or development plan and the Village has provided written authorization to the divider/developer to commence such construction or installation.

§ 395-81 Building and zoning permits, certificates of occupancy.

[Amended 5-7-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20; 5-18-2009 by Ord. No. 09-35; 8-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-22]

No building or zoning permit, or certificate of occupancy shall be issued for the erection, construction or occupancy of a building or structure on any lot created as a result of a land division or shown on any development plan (including any site and operational plan or residential development plan approved under § 420-56 or 420-57.6 the Village Code) subject to this chapter and Chapter 405 prior to completion of the public or private improvements required by this chapter to be completed as a part of the required public improvements or prior to the last required approval of the final plat, certified survey map, or development plan as specified in the development agreement. In addition, the as-built plans pursuant to §§ 395-82C and 395-69H(9) of this chapter shall be completed, reviewed and accepted by the Village.

§ 395-82 Engineering plans and specifications.

[Amended 5-7-2007 by Ord. No. 07-20; 5-18-2009 by Ord. No. 09-35; 8-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-22]

A. The final approved plans, plats, certified survey map, development plans and all engineering plans and specifications shall be submitted to the Village in a pdf pursuant to the requirements specified in Chapter 405.

B. As-built plans. As-built infrastructure plans shall be submitted pursuant to the requirements in Chapter 405.

C. Record drawings. Upon the Village approving the as-built plans as specified above, said plans shall become the official record drawings for the required improvements. All record drawings shall be stamped "record drawing" by the Village Engineer and be permanently kept by the Village Engineering Department.

§ 395-83 Erosion control. [1]

A. General. Construction site erosion prevention and control measures shall be provided, installed and utilized during all phases of grading and construction to minimize erosion and to prevent sediment from entering streets, storm sewers, watercourses or adjacent property.

B. Remedial. The Village inspectors, in response to an observed erosion problem, may require the divider/developer to provide, install and utilize additional erosion prevention, control and rehabilitation measures, such as silt fencing, erosion bales, sediment ponds, sloping, seeding, riprap, revetments, jetties, clearing, dredging, snagging, drop structures, brush mats, willow poles, and grade stabilization structures.

C. Tree cutting. Tree cutting and shrubbery clearing shall be conducted in such a manner as to prevent erosion and sedimentation, preserve and improve scenic qualities and preserve natural screening of any development from stream or lake users.

D. Paths and trails. Paths and trails in wooded and wetland areas shall not exceed 10 feet in width unless otherwise approved by the Village Board and shall be so designed and constructed as to result in the least possible removal or disruption of trees and shrubs and the minimum impairment of natural beauty.

E. Earthmoving. All earthmoving shall be conducted in such a manner as to prevent erosion and sedimentation and to minimize the impact of development on natural fauna, flora, watercourses, water regimen and topography.

F. Outside review. Review of the proposed or actual conduct of any cutting, clearing or earthmoving may be requested by the Village staff, the Village Plan Commission, the Village Board, the Kenosha County Conservation Committee, the State District Fish and Wildlife Managers or the state, as it deems appropriate.

[Amended 5-17-2021 by Ord. No. 21-09; 8-16-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18]

G. Protection of disturbed surfaces. The divider/developer shall promptly cause all grading, excavations and other land surface disturbances to be spread with topsoil, seeded and mulched, or sodded, or otherwise protected in an approved manner, so that erosion is minimized and the deposit of sediment in watercourses or drainage facilities other than settling basins is prevented.

H. Erosion control plans. All erosion control plans prepared pursuant to § 395-82 of this chapter shall incorporate best management practices to reduce soil loss and protect drainage system facilities and watercourses from sedimentation as per Chapter 381, Construction Site Maintenance and Erosion Control, of the Village Code and the Wisconsin Administrative Code, as may be amended.

I. Vegetation. Temporary vegetation and mulching shall be used to protect critical areas, and permanent vegetation shall be installed as soon as practical.

J. Grading and excavation. Grading or excavation at any given time shall be confined to the smallest practical area and shall leave disturbed surfaces unprotected for the shortest practical period of time.

K. Settling or sedimentation basins. Settling or sedimentation basins shall be installed and maintained at all drainageways to trap, remove and prevent sediment and debris from being washed outside the areas that are being developed or into navigable streams or lakes.

[1] Editor's Note: See also Ch. 381, Construction Site Maintenance and Erosion Control.

§ 395-84 Tree protection.

The divider/developer shall make reasonable efforts to preserve and protect existing trees which appear on the Village's approved species list and which are 10 inches or more in diameter six feet above the ground. Trees to be protected shall be located on the landscaping plan required by § 395-82 of this chapter, and a detailed description of the methods that are to be utilized to protect such trees shall be included in such plan.

§ 395-85 Staking, inspection and related services.

[Amended 12-19-2005 by Ord. No. 05-59; 5-18-2009 by Ord. No. 09-35; 8-3-2020 by Ord. No. 20-22]

Prior to commencing any work within an approved land division or development, the divider/developer shall notify the Village to make arrangements for construction services, and preparation of the required record drawings pursuant to § 395-82C of this chapter, Chapter 405, and as specified in the development agreement. All public and private improvements, including but not limited to streets, sanitary sewer mains, water mains and storm sewer and drainage facilities, along with related inspections shall be completed pursuant to Chapter 405 prior to the reduction or release of any financial security or the acceptance by the Village of the dedicated public improvements and/or acceptance of private improvements.