The Revised Developers Handbook was adopted February 13th, 2006.  Updated information has been color-coded (magenta) to assist prospective users of this Handbook.

The purpose for this Handbook is to provide a guide for persons associated with the establishment of new developments in the City of New Berlin.   Any questions regarding the information contained in this Handbook, should be directed to the City of New Berlin Community Development Department (262) 797-2445.

Table of Contents

Introduction

I.  Plan Submittal Checklists

A. Pre-Application Checklist
B. Use Approval Checklist
C. Conditional Use
D. Use Approval - Construction
E. Use Approval - Re-Occupancy
F. Use Approval - No Construction
G. Subdivision Certification
H. Use Approval - Home Occupancy
I. Rezoning
J.  Use Approval – Temporary Use
K. Use Approval – Architectural Alteration
L. Use Approval – Festival Permit
M. Use Approval – Minor Additions
N. Sign Permit
O. Development Improvement Checklist

II. Standard Format for Contractual Documents

A. Developer's Agreement for Subdivisions
B. Developer's Agreement for Commercial Developments
C. Standard Required Terms of a Letter of Credit
D. Example of a Letter of Credit
E. Standard Format for City Easement
F. Notice to Proceed Letter Format
G. Subdivision Certification

III. Infrastructure and Site Design Standards

A. Design Standards
B. Design Standards for Conservation Subdivisions

IV. Specifications

A. Sanitary Sewer
B. Watermain
C. Storm Sewer
D. Roadway

V. Plan Standards

A. Grading Plan Submittal Requirements
B. Sanitary Sewer Construction Plans
C. Water Main Construction Plans
D. Storm Sewer construction Plans
E. Roadway Construction Plans
F. Plat of Survey

VI. As-Built Standards

A. Sanitary Sewer
B. Watermain
C. Storm Sewer
D. Recertification Plan

VII. Construction Inspection Requirements

A. Pre-Construction Conference Outline
B. Construction Inspection Services
C. Daily Project Events Report
D. Pre-Punch List
E. Procedures for Handling Surety Instruments
F. Procedures for Accepting Improvements
G. Abandonment of Unused Services
H. Sanitary Sewer Manhole Inspection Form
I. Storm Sewer Manhole Inspection Form
J. Water Main Manhole Inspection Form
K. Water Valve Box Inspection Form
L. Hydrant & Water Valve Inspection Form

VIII. Storm Water Management Ordinance

A. Ordinance 2193 – Storm Water Ordinance
B. Ordinance 2267 – Post Construction
C. Ordinance 2268 – Erosion Control
D. Ordinance 2269 – Illicit Discharge
E. Maintenance Agreement
F. MMSD Chapter 13 Checklist
G. Wet Detention Pond
H. Grassed Swales
Infiltration Basin
Infiltration Trenches
Vegetative Filter Strips