Find out how a Build-Ready site allows companies to bypass much of the red tape required when establishing a new location.
All Build-Ready sites must meet strict criteria and standards. Find out why these sites are much more than just shovel-ready.
What has to be done before a site is certified Build-Ready? Click below to see a checklist of requirements.
DownloadA Build-Ready site allows companies the opportunity to bypass much of the red tape required when establishing a new location by addressing needs and concerns before they arise. This proactive preparation of sites allows for quick decision site selection.
Build-Ready Overview
Build-Ready approval is proof to a company that unknown obstacles have been removed, that the site due diligence has been performed and the project implementation timeline has been significantly accelerated.
With a Build-Ready site, much of the work, other than actual construction, has already been completed. That includes control of the land to be developed, archaeological, environmental and geotechnical studies performed, construction of a building pad, preliminary design work (complete with project cost and construction timeframes clearly defined), approved site plan permits and necessary infrastructure in place. On a Build-Ready site, construction can begin immediately.
All Build-Ready sites must first meet the KCED’s criteria for Shovel-Ready Industrial Sites. In addition, the Build-Ready approval is based on an additional set of standards.
Shovel-Ready Site Criteria
Build-Ready Standards
Site Control – Site and tract of building pad where proposed building is to be developed must have simple ownership clear of any encumbrances.
Plat – A plat of the property must be prepared by a licensed surveyor. Plat must show restrictions, building setbacks and easements. Plat also must illustrate land topography.
Zoning – Proposed property must be located in a principal use zone for industrial or mixed uses. If community has no zoning, then covenants or surrounding uses must be conducive to industrial use.
Building Pad – The site must have completed a building pad that would allow for the construction of a building, with a minimum size of 50,000 square-feet, expandible to 100,000 square-feet or more that could be built on the tract. The tract must be graded to include the area of the proposed building and any proposed expansion. The pad construction must be certified by a licensed engineer.
Aerial Imagery – Current aerial image of the property must be provided.
Environmental Studies – All necessary environmental studies must be completed and on file. All studies must state that the property is clear of any environmental issues that might inhibit development on the tract. Necessary environmental studies include:
Stream and Wetland Mitigation – All streams and wetlands on tract must be cleared and mitigated. The development plan must clearly define how streams and wetlands can be avoided.
Site Plan – A site plan of the property must be approved by local government. This plan must show the building footprint, locations of all utilities, parking areas, contours, erosion control, etc.
Permits / Approvals – All permits and approvals required by state and local government must be completed with documentation. Necessary permits and approvals and the responsible organizations are:
In order for a site to be considered for Build-Ready status, it must be demonstrated that the property meets all readiness standards. A proposal that outlines how each standard is met must be provided. To submit a site for Build-Ready consideration, you have two options:
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