The purpose of creating this ordinance is to:
(A) Exercise local regulation of the shoreline in regard to the placing of unlawful encroachments therein.
(B) Set forth the project review criteria for development projects. Sufficient evidence that all project review criteria set forth in the Shore District Section of this Zoning Code will be satisfied is prerequisite to the approval of the project by the Planning Commission.
(C) Set forth the allowable uses and structures in the shore district. The concept of use includes any activity within the shore district whether related to land, water, air or other resources of the lake.
(D) Define when modifications to existing structures require the review of the Planning Commission.
(E) Regulate the building of structures lakeward of the shoreline in order to avoid interference with scenic vistas of Lake Erie, to protect the littoral rights of upland property owners, and to protect the health, safety and general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 591, passed 4-25-92)