Town of Trenton - Permit Center | Planned Development District

Planned Development District - General Development Plan

Description A planned development district may be created to accommodate development projects that do not fit the standards established for the various zoning districts. A district is created in two steps: general development plan and precise implementation plan.

Decisionmakers The Plan Commission makes a recommendation and the Town Board makes the final decision.

Appeals The Town Board's decision can be appealed to the circuit court within 30 calendar days of the final decision.

Application Fee

There is no fee

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the escrow fee used for?

The Town of Trenton collects an escrow fee that is used to cover the costs of the application process. Such costs include Zoning Administrator time, cost of mailings and publications, cost of printing documents for meetings, engineer review fees and legal fees. At the end of the process, unused escrow funds are refunded. If the escrow fee does not cover the costs, additional funds will be invoiced and must be paid before the final action is complete.

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If I submit an application and it is not approved, can I get my application fee back?

Application fees are not refundable. They are intended to cover the costs necessary to review the application.

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What is a professional service (chargeback) fee?

For some types of development reviews, the Town charges the applicant for the time spent by the Town engineer, attorney, planner, or other professional in reviewing their application. In that way, Town taxpayers aren't paying for the cost of development activities. Invoices are mailed to the applicant as the Town incurs such costs.

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Primary Staff Contact

Cindy Komro, Zoning Administrator/Deputy Clerk

262.675.6009 x106 (office) 262.290.0154 (mobile)

[email protected]

About Reviewers

The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Town Board is the governing body of the Town of Trenton and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The board also reviews certain types of development projects. The board consists of 3 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms. (CK proof)

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the Town Board to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the Town Board or have the authority to make the final decision. One member also serves on the Town Board; the remaining members are town residents. (CK proof)

The Zoning Administrator provides technical support to the Town Board, Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process. (CK proof)

Below are the ways we notify the public when someone submits this type of application. (ID: 207)

Meeting Agendas Meeting agendas are considered a form of public notice because they provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

Published Notice A formal notice is published in the Town's official newspaper as required by state law. This notice includes key details about the proposed application, such as the type of request, the applicant, location, and the date/time of the public hearing.

Mailed Notices A written notice is mailed to all property owners within 200 feet of the subject property. The notice informs nearby residents of the proposed application and provides information on how to participate in the process. (CK to Verify)

ZoningHub The application and related documents are posted on the Town's ZoningHub site on the Pending Applications page. This digital posting ensures 24/7 public access to information and may include the petitioner's application, staff reports, dates for upcoming meetings, decision documents, and more.

In addition, we'll notify eAlert subscribers on the first day the application is first posted online. Sign up for eAlerts.

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