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Cost of certification:$250 per year
$150 additional processing fee for new certicationsPLEASE NOTE: To maintain certification, you must pay annual fee AND complete the recertification process every three years.
Business Park Identification
Date of Application
Park Name
Township
County
Size: Gross Acres
Percent Developed
Percent Occupied
Price of Land Per Acre
Contact Person (Name and Address)Authorized to Negotiate Sale of Land in the Park
Telephone
Fax
Email Address
Person Responsible for continuous Management of the Park
Minimum Requirements: Any applications received that do not meet these requirements will be entitled to a 90-day grace period to meet the standards (extenuating circumstances may be considered). If, at the end of 90 days, the Park still does not meet the criteria, a new application must be submitted at such time as necessary improvements are completed.
Land
Yes, zoned appropriately for its use
Yes, Site plan/plat approved by local government
Yes, Selectively graded and cleared
Utilities
The Following Must Extend At Into Park And Give Access To Interior Sites
Yes, Sanitary Sewers Minimum Size 8"
Yes, Municipal Water Lines Minimum Size 6"
Yes, Enclosed Storm Sewer, Open Ditch, Or Equivalent Storm Water Control
The Following Must Extend To Park Boundary And Be Readily Available To Tap In
Yes, Electric Service
Electric Company Name
Electric Company Address
Yes, Gas Service
Gas Company Name
Gas Company Address
Yes, Telephone Service
Telephone Company Name
Telephone Company Address
Highway
Yes, Paved All-Weather Interior Road Extended Into Park, Giving Access To Interior Sites
Yes, Minimum of One Paved All-Weather Access Route To Park
Nearest expressway with full interchange
Distance In Miles
Name of Class A all-weather road
Distance in miles
Protective Covenants
The following items must be written into the deed or be covered by the community zoning ordinance & be submitted along with application:
Yes, Types of Building Materials
Yes, Landscaping
Yes, Paved Parking (such as asphalt, cement or the equivalent; not to include gravel or dirt)
Yes, Screened Outdoor Storage (photos are required of areas in question before a site visit will be scheduled)
Yes, Location of Loading Docks
Yes, Continuous management of park by muncipality, major property owners within park, or developer of park
Yes, Compatible Uses
Yes, Setback specifications
Yes, Signage Restrictions
Copies of the following items must be submitted along with application:
Site plan of the park
Protective covenants and community zoning ordinance (copies of sections that apply) - PLEASE IDENTIFY THE REQUIRED AREAS (i.e.: highlight, label, etc.)
List of park tenants
MAIL OR FAX COPIES TO: MEDA PO Box 15096 Lansing, MI 48901-5096 (517) 241-0011 FAX: (517) 241-0089
DESIRABLE FEATURES The items below, while not essential to qualifying for certification, may be considered desirable elements which contribute to the marketability of a park. This information may be used for promotional literature. These features distinguish this park from other Certified Business Parks.
* Please check all those that apply
HIGHWAY
Yes, visible from expressway
Yes, within 5 miles of interchange to more than one expressway
RAILROAD
Yes, lead track installed
Yes, adjacent to right of way
Yes, easement recorded for future installation
Yes, park within switching limits
Yes, community served by 2 railroads
1. Company name
2. Company name
AIRPORT
Yes, Landing strip within park or adjacent to
Yes, Helipad within park
Yes, regular commercial and freight air service
Distance to local airport with hard surface/ruway/lights
Estimated travel time in minutes
PORTS
Yes, within 15 miles of dock facilities that accommodate lake shipping
SPECIAL FEATURES
Yes, multiple park entrances
Yes, boulevard entrance
Yes, Internal street lighting
Yes, undergound phone/electrical lines
ENVIRONMENTAL
Yes, environmental review conducted
WHAT PHASE COMPLETED AND/OR UNDERWAY
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Yes, Fiber optic - adjacent
Yes, digital switching
Company name (s)
COMMUNITY OR AREA SERVICES
Yes, Minimum fire rating of class 7 as determined by State Inspection Bureau or as graded by American Insurance Association
Yes, housing available within 20 minutes travel time to park
Yes, accredited high school
Yes, public or private college
Yes, trade school or skill center
Yes, hospital within 20 minutes
Yes, master plan or land use plan
Yes, zoning ordinance
Yes, moody bond rating of "A" or better
OCCUPANT SERVICES (WRITE DISTANCE IN MILES)
Yes, gas station(s)
Yes, bank(s)
Yes, Restaurant(s)
Yes, licensed day-care(s)
Yes, other
OTHER FEATURES/SERVICES:
***THIS AREA FOR CERTIFYING TEAM USE ONLY***
CERTIFICATION RECOMMENDATION:
Yes
No
See attached comments
Name, organization & date
PARK TENANTS Please list the names of the occupants of your park, addresses, the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code, building square footage, and check if the tenant is new (within the last 3 years).
Name, address & SIC code of occupants:
INCENTIVES When submitting application, PLEASE EMAIL (or mail electronic version on disc) a nicely formatted Word or PDF document of the incentives that are avaiable for locating in your park. These will be put on the park's webpage.
