Draft Ordinance Language, Work Review Requiring a Permit
3) Work requiring a building permit.
A) Upon receipt of a review form application for work requiring a
building permit, the building official shall refer the review form
application to the director to determine whether the new construction
or remodeling meets the standards of this ordinance. The review of
the review form application by the director must be completed
within 30 days after submission of a complete review form
application. – or what happens to the Director? Currently, the wait is 7 weeks.
B) If the director determines that the new construction or remodeling
complies with the standards of this ordinance, the director shall
approve the review form application, and forward it to the building
official, who shall issue the building permit if all requirements of the
construction codes and other applicable ordinances have been met.
C) If the director determines that the new construction or remodeling
does not comply with the standards of this ordinance, the director
shall state in writing the specific requirements to be met before
issuance of a building permit, deny the review form application, and
forward it to the building official, who shall deny the building
permit. The director shall give written notice to the applicant stating
the reasons for denial of the review form application. Notice is given
by depositing the notice properly addressed and postage paid in the
United States mail. The notice to the applicant must be sent to the
address shown on the review form application.
Exhibit A – Tract IV Lakewood
Z212-315(XX) (Conservation District No. 2 – Lakewood, Tract IV) Page 29-30
MORE CD2 EXPANSION DETAILS
Appealing a Denied Building Review Form: $600-1000 plus a tree-killing amount of paperwork.
Attic. You are limited to two stories and may not have an attic story.
Demolition of your house is severely restricted.
Driveways: Concrete May Not Be Tinted
Driveways: Gravel is prohibited except between ribbons in ribbon driveways.
Driveways: Must be Between Eight and Twelve Feet Wide
Driveways: Corner Lots May Not Have Access from both the Front or Side Street
Driveways: Gravel is Allowable ONLY Between Ribbons in Ribbon Driveways
Driveways: Asphalt is Prohibited
Demolition Clause: A Standard for Demolition No One Can Meet
Dormers Facing Street May Not Exceed Six Feet in Width
Fences: No Fences within the Front Setback, No Fences within 5 Feet of the Side Setback
Fines. $2,000 per day per occurence.
Foundation: Finished Floor Level for Main Buildings Must be at least 12 Inches Above Grade
Front Yard Lot Coverage: No More than 35% of the Front Yard May Be Paved or Hardscaped
Garages: Not Allowed in Wrap-Around and No Front-Facing Garages
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Garages, Carports, and Accessory Structures Must Be Compatible with the Main Building
Materials: First story of main buildings must be brick or stone, or a combination of the two
Materials: Vinyl and Aluminum Siding are Prohibited
Paint: No More than One Body Color and Max of Three Trim Colors
Paint: Black is Prohibited as a Main Body Color
Parking: No Parking within Front Setback
Porch Enclosures Must Have a Minimum of 75 Percent Glass or Screen and be Transparent
Porch Infill Must be Inset a Minimum of 2 inches within the Existing Openings
Porch Infill Materials must match the existing materials
Porte-Cocheres May Not Be Enclosed
Ranch Houses. Second stories can only be added on the back 50% of one’s home.
Style Discrepancies will Cause Headaches for you
Trees. You can no longer remove a mature tree in the front yard without approval.
Fine: $2,000 per protected tree removed or seriously damaged.
Walkways: Tinted or colored concrete is prohibited.
Walkways Must be a Minimum of 2 Feet from the Driveway
Walkways Must Be Continous with No Separation
Walkways: Gravel and asphalt are prohibited.
Waterfall Steps leading from the w
Waterfall Steps leading from the walkway to the main building should be retained.
Windows: Must fit the wall opening. Infill surrounding the window is not allowed.
Windows: Bare metal is prohibited.
Windows and Doors Must Have Transparent, Stained or Leaded Glass