Lakewood Club City Zoning Code
RESIDENTIAL USES
SITE PLAN REVIEW
§ 153.130 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY.
(A) In order to promote and ensure compliance with the intent as well as the letter of the regulations, it is deemed prudent and necessary to exercise site planning controls that will encourage good development and minimize undesirable effects on surrounding properties and upon transportation systems, utilities and other public facilities.
(B) The purpose of this chapter also includes the expressed intent to maintain all existing trees to the greatest extent possible in residential areas and to encourage a variety of housing styles, sizes and types in residential areas. The purpose of such controls is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(C) The provisions of this chapter shall apply only in the following circumstances:
(1) Any change in the current use of any parcel within the village;
(2) Any new construction of a residential use (for subdivisions, see Chapter 152); and
(3) Any new additions, out buildings and parking for residential use requires a site plan.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2016; Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.131 EXEMPTIONS.
Exemptions to site plan review: A site plan review for which an existing structure does not change by more than a 25% increase in height or in footprint may be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. The Zoning Administrator may request any site plan review to be performed by the Planning Commission.
(Ord. passed 9-26-2016; Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.132 REVIEW FEES.
Review fees shall be established for “site plan reviews” and “site plan review appeals” by resolution of the Village Council upon adoption of this chapter, and annually thereafter with adoption of the village fiscal budget.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.133 SITE PLAN SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Information required. Each site plan submitted shall contain an accurate plot plan, drawn to a minimum of one inch to 50 feet scale. The plot plan must show all of the following items. However, the Zoning Administrator may waive one or more of these information requirements if such a requirement would be an unnecessary hardship:
(1) Property boundaries, dimensions and north arrow;
(2) Location, size and use of all buildings;
(3) Location of public and private streets, drives, alleys, easements, pedestrian walkways and loading areas;
(4) Location and quality of parking areas, as specified in this chapter. Also, the location of exterior lighting;
(5) The location of all existing and proposed landscaping and vegetation, including the number of trees and shrubs. Also, the location, height and type of existing and proposed fences, walls and retaining walls;
(6) The location and size of all existing and proposed drainage facilities, and any wetlands or bodies of water;
(7) A topographic map showing existing contour lines at one-foot intervals. Where excavation, fill or re-contouring of the site is involved, final contours shall also be shown. Spot elevation on a 50-foot grid may be substituted for contours on the map;
(8) Deed restrictions or other covenants affecting the land; and
(9) Any additional information that is deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the project and its effect on the village.
(B) Site plan submission.
(1) The site plan, including additional or related information required by the Zoning Administrator shall be presented to the Village Clerk by the applicant or property owner or his or her designated agent, in four copies, (working copy, record copy, Building Inspector’s copy and applicant’s copy).
(2) When a change to an approved site plan is requested, four copies of the site plan shall be presented to the Village Clerk by the applicant or property owner or his or her designated agent. The Village Clerk may request that the applicant supply additional copies.
(C) Fee. All site plans must be accompanied by the site plan review fee upon submission.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.134 SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW PROCEDURES.
(A) Review procedure. The Zoning Administrator shall have the responsibility and authorization to approve, disapprove or approve subject to conditions, the subject site plan in accordance with this chapter.
(B) Resolution. The resolution of the Zoning Administrator shall state the basis relied upon in approving a site plan or denial thereof, and any conditions imposed.
(C) Approved site plan. When approved, by either the Zoning Administrator or Planning Commission, two copies of the approved site plan shall be signed and dated by the Zoning Administrator. One copy of the approved site plan shall be kept on file with the Village Clerk, and one copy shall be returned to the applicant. A site plan, as approved by the Zoning Administrator, shall become part of the record of approval.
(D) Resubmittal. Any application, which has been denied in whole or approved subject to conditions by the Zoning Administrator, may be resubmitted with the payment of a new site plan review fee.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.135 CHANGES TO APPROVED SITE PLAN.
Changes to an approved site plan must be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.136 SITE REVIEW STANDARDS.
(A) Purpose. The following standards shall be utilized by the Zoning Administrator in reviewing all site plans. These standards are intended to provide a frame of reference for the applicant in the preparation of site plans as well as for the reviewing authority in making judgments concerning them. These standards will not be regarded as inflexible requirements. They are not intended to discourage creativity, invention or innovation.
(B) Dimensional requirements. The dimensional arrangement of buildings and structures conforms to the required yards, setbacks and height restrictions of the Building Code.
(C) Building arrangement. The proposed buildings and structures should have a harmonious relationship to the site terrain, landscaping, open space and the other buildings and structures, existing and proposed. The bulk, location and height of proposed buildings and structures as well as the general character of the development should minimize any adverse effect to other private development in the surrounding area and should not impose undue burdens on the public facilities that can be avoided by modification in the plan. A proposed residential building should have an architectural character different from other residences located within 500 feet of the property lines, on the same street of the proposed building site. Buildings, which are mirror images or which have minor facial differences compared with another residential building within the 500 feet distance, are considered to be identical or similar in architectural character and shall be considered inconsistent with the intent of this requirement.
(D) Surface water drainage. Attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that discharge of surface waters will not adversely affect neighboring properties, the public right-of-way or storm drainage facilities.
(E) Vehicular access. The provisions for vehicular loading and unloading and parking, and for vehicular and pedestrian circulation on the site and onto adjacent public streets and rights-of-way shall not create hazards to safety, nor impose a significant burden upon public facilities which could be avoided by modifications in the plan.
(F) Pedestrian access. Pedestrian movement along the street right-of-way should not be hindered by rocks, boulders, fences or other obstructions.
(G) Exterior lighting. Exterior lighting shall not create undue hazards to motorists traveling on adjacent public streets nor damage the value and diminish the usability of adjacent properties. Lighting should be adequate for the safety of occupants or users of the site.
(H) Landscaping. The landscaping shall be preserved in its natural state insofar as practicable. Tree and soil removal should be minimized, however as a minimum there shall be at least one tree for every 3,000 square feet of property. The trees considered for meeting this standard shall be healthy, with a minimum caliper size of three inches measured four feet above the ground. The spacing and species of the tree shall be subject to review and approval of the Zoning Administrator. Plant materials should be used to enhance the appearance of the site, to screen unsightly or harsh elements and to provide visual relief from large monotonous features such as parking lots. Any grade changes should be in keeping with the general appearance of neighboring developed areas.
(I) Special features. Storage areas, mechanical areas, service areas, truck loading areas, utility buildings and structures, and similar features should be located and/or screened so as to be unobtrusive and not interfere with access to or circulation within the site or detract from the visual impression of the site.
(J) Emergency access. All buildings and structures are to be accessible to emergency vehicles.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)
§ 153.137 SITE PLAN REVIEW APPEALS.
(A) Appeal time period. An applicant for a site plan review may appeal the decision(s) of the Zoning Administrator to the Zoning Board of Appeals for consideration. The appeal request must be submitted to the Village Clerk within 30 days after the site plan has been either denied or approved with conditions or modifications by the Zoning Administrator.
(B) Contents of appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing, and must clearly state the reason(s) for the appeal. It should include all supporting documentation and a site plan review appeal fee. The Village Clerk shall place the appeal on the agenda for the next scheduled Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.
(C) Appeal procedure. An applicant may appeal the decision(s) of the Zoning Board of Appeals to the Circuit Court.
(Ord. passed 10-23-2023)