Certified Business Park Application

BUSINESS PARK IDENTIFICATION

Date of Application:


Park Name:


Park Address:


City, State, Zip:


County:


Gross Acres:


Percent Developed:


Percent Occupied:


Percent Available:


Price of Land Per Acre:


URL (if any, not required):


CONTACT INFORMATION

Person/Organization Authorized to Negotiate Sale of Land in Park


Address:


City, State Zip:


Phone:


Email Address:


Person/Organization Responsible for Continuous Management of the Park:


Address:


City, State Zip:


Phone:


Email Address:


MINIMUM REQUREMENTS

Any application received that does 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, Selectively grated and cleared
Yes, Site plan/plat approved for local government

Environmental
The following must extend 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

Utilities
The following must extend to park boundary and be ready available for use.

Electric Service Company Name and Full Address:


Gas Service Company Name and Full Address:


Telephone Service Company Name and Full Address:


Signage
Yes, There is a minimum of one sign with the park's name
Number of signs with park name:

Highway
Yes, There is a paved all-weather road extended into park, giving access to interior sites
Yes, There is a minimum of one paved all-weather access to the park

Nearest Expressway(s) With Full Interchange:


Distance in Miles/Travel time:


Name of Class A All-Weather Road(s):


Distance in Miles/Travel time:


PROTECTIVE COVENANTS
The following items must be written into the deed or be covered by the community zoning ordinace and 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

FILE MATERIAL
The following items must be submitted along with application. See Application Process if you have any questions
Site Plan of the Park (copyable)
Protective Covenants and Community Zoning Ordinance (see previous section) - PLEASE IDENTIFY THE REQUIRED AREAS by highlighting or labeling.
List of Park Tenants

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

List Highways:

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 two railroads

1. Railroad Company Name:

2. Railroad Company name:

Airport  

         Yes, Landing strip within park or adjacent to

         Yes, Helipad within park

         Yes, Regular commercial and freight air service

1.  Airport name:

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

         Yes, High Speed Internet Access

         Yes, Wireless Internet 
               
Environmental 

         Yes, Environmental review conducted

Environmental Phase and Status completed and/or underway: 

Telecommunications 

         Yes, Fiber optic - adjacent

         Yes, Digital switching 
         Yes, Served by Fiber Ring

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  minutes travel time to park

         Yes, Accredited high school

         Yes, Public or private college/university

         Yes, Trade school or skill center

         Yes, Hospital within  minutes

         Yes, Master plan or land use plan

         Yes, Zoning ordinance

         Yes, Moody bond rating of "A" or better

Occupant Serivces and their Distance in Miles 

         Yes, Gas station(s)           

         Yes, Bank(s)                    

         Yes, Restaurant(s)           

         Yes, Licensed day-care(s) 

         Yes, Other                       

Other Features/Services/Incentives:
(Incentives can be listed on your web page.)

 

PLEASE DO NOT mail a printed hardcopy version of this online application without Submitting the Form online first. If you mail a printed hardcopy of this online application, we cannot see all of the information that you have typed in the fields. If you need a copy of an application after you have Submitted the Form, please contact MEDA an we can provide that.

Once a park is certified, re-certification inspection is required every three years to continue the designation as a Certified Business Park.  The initial certification fee is $400.00.  This includes certification inspections, the building and maintaining of your park’s webpage and some materials to identify and promote your Certified Business Park.  All parks must be inspected every three years to assure that the high quality standards for the park are being maintained.  Cost to maintain certification is $250.00 per year.  Funds generated by this certification program are used to advertise Michigan’s Certified Business Parks Program and its certified parks as high quality locations for businesses. If you are re-certifying your park, please also complete the Re-Certification Questionnaire. Once all materials have been received, a CBP Inspector will then contact you to arrange a site visit.  Site visits are required for both certification and re-certifications.