Lanett City Zoning Code

APPENDIX A

FORMS

CITY OF LANETT, ALABAMA
ZONING PERMIT APPLICATION

All property owners within the City of Lanett must apply for and receive a Zoning Permit before undertaking any construction activities, which shall include site preparation and excavation for the construction of new buildings (including accessory or temporary structures), moving any structures onto a property, relocating existing structures on a property, alteration or repair of a structure (excluding painting, interior remodeling, or any alteration or repair activity that will not change the character, size, or position of the structure as it exists on the property). The purpose of this permit process shall be to establish compliance with the Zoning Ordinance prior to the commencement of construction activities. The approval of a Zoning Permit Application by the Enforcement Officer shall not imply or constitute approval of any other applicable permit requirements including, but not limited to, subdivision plat approval, building permits, septic system approval from the Chambers County Health Department, and wetland permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. To apply for a Zoning Permit, please complete the following application and return the form with all necessary supporting documents to City Hall. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For additional information, please call the City of Lanett Town Clerk at (334) 644-2141 during regular business hours.

Applicant Information:

Name of Applicant:

Mailing Address:

_______

Business Hours Telephone #: ( )

Fax # (If available): ( )

Property Information:

Name of Owner(s), if different from above:

_______

Street Address of Subject Property:

Tax Map & Lot Number of Property:

Size of Subject Property: _______ [ ] Acres [ ] Square Feet

Current Zoning Classification of Subject Property:

Does the Subject Property Contain any Existing Structures? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Was the Property (if vacant) or Existing Improvements created or constructed prior to the effective date of the Zoning Ordinance? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Project Information:

Do you propose to: (Please check all activities that apply to your project)

[ ] Construct a new building or accessory structure on the property?

[ ] Move a new or used structure onto the property?

[ ] Construct an addition to an existing building or accessory structure on the property?

[ ] Move or relocate an existing building or accessory structure to a new location on the subject property?

[ ] Replace or repair a building or accessory structure that was damaged or destroyed by fire or act of God?

[ ] Erect a sign?

[ ] Erect a telecommunication tower, antenna, or associated facilities?

[ ] Other activity (please explain):

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Please attach one reproducible copy of a site plan showing the proposed project activities. The site plan must show the entire boundaries of the subject property and must be drawn to scale in ink, preferably by a licensed and certified or registered surveyor, architect, or engineer. For single family residential projects, the required site plan may be drawn to scale on a survey plat contained in a closing document or a copy of the tax map showing the subject property. In addition, the site plan must contain or show the following information as may be applicable to the subject property or project, except where special site plan instructions are specified within the Ordinance for a special development activity (please contact the Enforcement Officer if you have any question as to whether one or more of the items listed below must be included on your site plan):

A north arrow.

A scale bar.

The length in feet of all property lines.

The outline of all existing buildings or structures and any proposed buildings, structures, impervious surfaces, or building additions on the property in their proper locations. (New buildings or additions should be hatched.)

The shortest distance in feet from all property lines to the closest point on any existing building or accessory structure or proposed new construction on the property.

The minimum width in feet (between opposing property lines of the property.

The maximum height in feet of any proposed new structure or addition.

The location of any existing or proposed street access or curb cut.

The location of any existing streams, lakes, ponds, or rivers on the property.

The boundaries of any floodway or 100-year Flood Hazard Area on the property as identified on the applicable Flood Insurance Rate Map.

Any boundaries of the Alabama Power Flood Easement on the property.

The outline and location of any existing or proposed septic system and associated leachfield on the property.

Certifications:

Applicant:

I hereby certify and attest that, to the best of my knowledge and abilities, the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Further, I agree to provide any additional information within my powers that may be required by the Enforcement Officer to determine the compliance of the proposed property construction or improvement activities with the City of Lanett, Alabama Zoning Ordinance.

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Date	Applicant's Signature

Property Owner:

I hereby certify and attest that I have reviewed this application, and that, to the best of my knowledge and abilities, the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Further, I agree to provide any additional information within my powers that may be required by the Enforcement Officer to determine the compliance of the proposed property construction or improvement activities with the City of Lanett, Alabama Zoning Ordinance.

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Date	Property Owner's Signature

_______ FOR CITY OF LANETT USE ONLY _______

Enforcement Officer's Information:

Date Filed:

Received By:

Application Fee Received: $ _______ [ ] Cash [ ] Check #

Date Reviewed:

Decision: [ ] Application Approved [ ] Application Denied

Enforcement Officer's Signature:

Enforcement Officer's Review Checklist (To be completed by Enforcement Officer Only):

Proposed Land Use: [ ] Allowed in Zone [ ] Not Allowed (Rezoning Required)

Lot Size/Area: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Lot Width: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Street Frontage: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Front Yard: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Side Yard: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Rear Yard: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Imperv. Surfaces: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Exceeds limits (Variance Needed)

Dwelling Size: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too small (Variance Required)

Building Height: [ ] Complies/Grandfathered [ ] Too high (Variance Required)

Special Requirements/Conditions (required buffers, setbacks, etc.):

Other Permits/Approvals Required:

Approval Conditions/Reasons for Denial (if necessary):

CITY OF LANETT, ALABAMA
REZONING APPLICATION

Property owners in the City of Lanett who wish to request a change in the zoning classification that applies to one or more specific properties must complete a rezoning application form. To apply for a rezoning, please complete the following application and return the form with all necessary supporting documents to City Hall. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For additional information, please call the City of Lanett City Clerk at (334) 644-2141 during regular business hours.

Applicant Information:

Name of Applicant:

Mailing Address:

_______

Business Hours Telephone #: (_______)

Fax # (If available): (_______)

Property Information:

Owner(s) of Record:

Street Address of Subject Property:

Tax Map & Lot Number of Property:

Size of Subject Property: _______[ ] Acres [ ] Square Feet

Current Zoning Classification of Subject Property:

Proposed Zoning Classification of Subject Property:

Current Use of Subject Property:

Proposed Use of Subject Property:

Is the Subject Property Being Considered for Annexation? [ ] Yes [ ] No

Supporting Information:

Please submit the following items with the Rezoning Application form:

[ ] A written request from the property owner stating the reasons for the rezoning.

[ ] A Certified Check payable to the City of Lanett in the amount required by the Zoning Ordinance.

[ ] A reproducible plat or plan drawn to a scale sufficient to clearly show the following items:

The actual shape, proportion, and dimensions of the lot(s) proposed to be rezoned.

The legal description of the lot.

The shape, size, and location of all buildings or other structures existing on the lot and a description of any planned construction, improvement, alteration, or movement of structures.

The existing and intended use of all such buildings or structures.

Certifications:

Applicant:

I hereby certify and attest that, to the best of my knowledge and abilities, the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Further, I agree to provide any additional information within my powers that may be required by the Enforcement Officer, Planning Commission, or City Council to determine the compliance of the proposed property construction or improvement activities with the City of Lanett, Alabama Zoning Ordinance.

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Date	Applicant's Signature

Property Owner:

I hereby certify and attest that I have reviewed this application, and that, to the best of my knowledge and abilities, the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Further, I agree to provide any additional information within my powers that may be required by the Enforcement Officer, Planning Commission, or City Council to determine the compliance of the proposed property construction or improvement activities with the City of Lanett, Alabama Zoning Ordinance.

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Date	Property Owner's Signature

_______ FOR CITY OF LANETT USE ONLY _______

Enforcement Officer's Information:

Date Filed:

Received By:

Application Fee Received: _______ $ [ ] Cash [ ] Check #

Date Reviewed:

Enforcement Officer's Signature:

Planning Commission Action:

[ ] Recommend Approval

[ ] Recommend Denial

Planning Commission Findings:

Planning Commission Chairman's Signature:

CITY OF LANETT, ALABAMA
PETITION FOR VARIANCE

Property owners in the City of Lanett who desire relief from certain requirements of the zoning ordinance that create a specific hardship for the property owner must file a Petition for Variance. To file a petition, please complete the following form and return it with all necessary supporting documents to City Hall. Incomplete applications will not be processed. For additional information, please call the City of Lanett City Clerk at (334) 644-2141 during regular business hours.

Applicant Information:

Name of Applicant:

Mailing Address:

_______

Business Hours Telephone #: ( )

Fax # (If available): ( )

Property Information:

Owner(s) of Record:

Street Address of Subject Property:

Tax Map & Lot Number of Property:

Size of Subject Property: [ ] Acres [ ] Square Feet

Current Zoning Classification of Subject Property:

Nature of the Hardship:

Nature of Relief Requested by Petitioner:

Certifications:

Applicant:

I hereby certify and attest that, to the best of my knowledge and abilities, the information provided in this petition is true and accurate. Further, I agree to provide any additional information within my powers that may be required by the Enforcement Officer or the Board of Adjustment to determine the need for a variance.

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Date	Applicant's Signature

Property Owner:

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Date	Property Owner's Signature

_______ FOR CITY OF LANETT USE ONLY _______

Enforcement Officer's Information:

Date Filed:

Received By:

Amount of Fee Received: $ [ ] Cash [ ] Check #

Date Reviewed:

Decision: [ ] Petition Approved [ ] Petition Denied

Board of Adjustment Findings and Conclusions:

Specific Relief Granted:

Chairman's Signature: Date:

CITY OF LANETT
ZONING VIOLATION COMPLAINT

Date of complaint: _____ Complaint received by: _____

Form of Complaint: _____ Citizen _____ Public Official _____ Inspector

Name of Person Filing Complaint: ___________ Telephone:

Nature of Complaint:

Location:

Probable violation of Article _______ Section _______, of the Lanett Zoning Ordinance,

described as follows:

Referred for inspection to:

Date of inspection:

Inspection findings: _____

_____

_____ Violation found _____ No violation found _____ Other:

Initial action following discovery of violation: _____

_____

Notice of Zoning Violation sent on:

Other

Follow-up inspection due on

Notes:

CITY OF LANETT
NOTICE OF ZONING VIOLATION

Date of notice

Name of Property Owner
Mailing address
City, State, Zip

Dear (Name of property owner):

On (Date of investigation) , I investigated and confirmed a violation of the Lanett Zoning Ordinance on your property located at (Street address of subject property) The nature of this violation is (Description of the violation), which violates Article (Cite article number) , Section (Cite section and subparagraph number) of the Zoning Ordinance. I am writing to request that you take action to correct this violation on or before (Specify date by which the violation must be corrected), in order to avoid the issuance of a formal citation and penalty. If you feel that this notice has been issued in error or you feel that an extension to the deadline is necessary, please arrange a meeting with me on or before (Date - five business days after the date of notice). I will be happy to discuss this problem with you in greater detail.

Thank you for your help in addressing this problem. The City of Lanett appreciates your cooperation.

Sincerely,

(Signature of Enforcement Officer)
Enforcement Officer

CITY OF LANETT
NOTICE OF CITATION

Date of citation

Name of Property Owner
Mailing address
City, State, Zip

Dear (Name of property owner):

On (Date upon which initial violation was confirmed), I investigated and confirmed a violation of the Lanett Zoning Ordinance on your property located at (Street address of subject property). The nature of this violation is (Description of the violation), which violates Article (Cite article number), Section (Cite section and subparagraph number) of the Zoning Ordinance. Our records show that the Notice of Violation was sent to you on (Date that the notice was mailed) and received by you on (Date of receipt by property owner) explaining the nature of this violation and requesting that you correct the problem on or before (Deadline for correction of violation specified in the notice of zoning violation).

On (Dated of re-inspection), I performed a follow-up investigation to determine whether or not the violation had been corrected in accordance with the Notice of Zoning Violation. My inspection of the property revealed that the violation has not been corrected in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the City of Lanett is hereby issuing this Citation to you for failure to correct a violation of the Zoning Ordinance. To correct this violation, you must (Specify corrective measures including the amount of the fine that must be paid by the property owner) on or before (Ten days after the date of citation). If this violation is not corrected in full by the aforementioned date, the City of Lanett will be obligated to file a written complaint with the Municipal Court for relief. If such a complaint is filed, you will be required to appear before the Municipal Court, at a time and date to be determined by the Court, to answer the charge of violation as explained in this Citation. If you have any questions regarding this violation or the subsequent actions that the City will take, please do not hesitate to contact me at (Specify contact number and/or e-mail address) during the hours of (Specify business hours).

We appreciate your efforts to resolve this violation as soon as possible. Thank you for your cooperation.