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(a) When a person applies for a zoning permit, occupancy permit or other permit pertaining to the Zoning Code, or files an appeal to the Planning Commission, the applicant shall pay the filing fee provided by this section. This filing fee shall be in addition to any deposit for professional review fees required by subsection (d) hereof. Notwithstanding the provisions of Chapter 1137 of the Codified Ordinances, Council may amend or modify this fee schedule by ordinance, without public hearing or Planning Commission review or approval.
Zoning and Occupancy Permit Fees
Single family dwelling | $100.00 |
Two family and Multi-family dwelling Each additional unit in excess of three | $100.00 per unit $30.00 each |
Commercial new construction and/or addition | $700.00 |
Industrial new construction and/or addition | $1,000.00 |
Signs Permanent Sign Temporary Sign Temporary Sign (for non-profit organization) | $270.00 $100.00 $ 20.00 |
Occupancy Permit Single family dwelling Two-family and Multi-family dwelling Commercial Industrial | $100.00 $100.00 per unit $200.00 per unit $500.00 per unit |
Other Permits: Permit for construction or improvements to lands not listed | $100.00 |
Planning Commission Variance Planning Commission Conditional use application Appeals | $100.00 - Res. Variance $350.00 - Com/Ind. Variance $100.00 |
Zoning Amendment | $350.00 for one lot or part of one lot $50.00 for each additional lot or part of one lot |
Zoning Exemption Fee | $50.00 per structure |
Other fees that may be required; fees as stated in the appropriate section will govern.
Sewer Connection fee per Section 907.05
Water Tap-in fee per Section 911.07
Residential (new stub)
$1,000.00 Residential (with existing stub) |
$469.00 Commercial |
$1,100.00 Industrial |
$1,200.00 |
Water Meter fee per Section 911.15
Impact Fee per Section 913.04
Excavation within a Public Right of Way permit and fee per Chapter 921
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10; Ord. 13-150. Passed 1-9-14;
Ord. 13-123. Passed 7-11-13; Ord. 21-101. Passed 3-11-21; Ord. 23-101. Passed 3-9-23; Ord. 24-101. Passed 3-14-24.)
(b) Where a commercial or industrial project involves a combination of fees for new construction, addition, site plan review and/or occupancy permit, the Zoning Inspector, in his/her discretion and with the approval of the Village Administrator, may charge a single application fee, based upon the most applicable fee item.
(c) Where the project involves the addition to, structural alteration of, and/or exterior remodeling of any structure in any zoning district, and where 250 square feet or less of such addition, structural alteration or exterior remodeling is affected, and where all aspects of the project otherwise comply with the Zoning Ordinances, the Zoning Inspector may, in his/her discretion, and with the approval of the Village Administrator, grant a Zoning Exemption for the project. If the Zoning Inspector approves the Zoning Exemption, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Exemption Permit. If the Zoning Inspector does not approve an application for the Zoning Exemption, the Zoning Inspector shall forward the application to the Planning Commission, which may waive any or all requirements of Section 1140.04, if the Planning Commission determines based upon the review of the project, that imposition of specific fees would impose an unnecessary hardship upon the applicant.
(d) All costs for the services of the Municipality's professional advisors to review zoning applications shall be the responsibility of the applicant and shall be paid as provided by this subsection.
(1) In addition to the application fee, if the Municipality employs professionals (such as the Village Engineer or the Village Solicitor) to review an application, the professional performing the review shall provide an estimate of such additional cost. For the types of review listed below, no such prior estimate shall be required and, unless increased or decreased by the Planning Commission for good cause shown, the initial cost deposit shall be as follows:
Initial deposit to accompany review of proposed subdivision plan | $4,000.00 |
Initial deposit to accompany site plans for single family housing (new construction or additions) | $400.00 |
Initial deposit for all other site plans, including commercial and industrial | $1,500.00 |
Initial deposit for lot split review | $400.00 |
Initial deposit for Planned Unit Development | $1,500.00 |
Initial deposit for wireless telecommunications tower and facility | $1,500.00 |
(2) The applicant shall pay the initial deposit prior to review of the submitted plans by the Municipality's professional advisor(s).
(3) Upon issuance or denial of the zoning permit, and after all review costs have been deducted, the balance, if any, of the cost deposit shall be returned to the applicant.
(e) All fees required by the foregoing schedule shall be remitted with the application and made payable to the Fiscal Officer of the Municipality. The Fiscal Officer shall deposit such funds to the credit of the General Fund of the Municipality.
(f) Unless and until all applicable fees, charges, expenses and deposits have been paid in full, no action shall be taken upon any application or appeal.
(g) The Zoning Inspector shall post the schedule of fees at Village Hall and shall make available a copy of the fee schedule to any person requesting it.
(h) The Zoning Inspector shall keep on file all Zoning and Occupancy Permits, and copies thereof shall be furnished upon request to any person having a proprietary or tenancy interest in any building or land thereby affected.
(Ord. 13-123. Passed 7-11-13.)
(a) In order for the Village to determine compatibility of proposed improvements with existing adjacent structures and drainage systems three (3) copies of a site plan meeting the "Municipal Standards for Plan Content, Residential Site Plan Requirements (Section II)" and one (1) copy of the house plans shall be submitted with an application for a zoning permit and the appropriate fees (Zoning application and site plan review fee per Section 1140.04; Sewer connection fee per Section 907.05; water tap-in fee per Section 911.07; water meter per Section 911.15; impact fee per Section 913.04, Excavation within a Public Right of Way permit and fee per Chapter 921 as applicable) to the Village of Middlefield Municipal Center.
(b) Costs for the services of the Village Engineer and / or the Solicitor to review plans shall be the responsibility of the developer. A deposit, in the amount specified by Section 1140.04(d), shall be required at the time of the submission of the plan.
(c) If the site plan does not conform to the requirements of this section, the Zoning Inspector shall notify the applicant and require the site plan be changed to eliminate all non-conforming aspects thereof. If the site plan is in conformance with the above requirements, provides for adequate drainage and grading, and meets all applicable zoning codes, it shall be approved. The approved plan shall then become part of the Zoning permit and it will be the responsibility of the applicant to perform all work in conformity with the approved site plan.
(d) A Zoning Permit must be obtained before application is made for a building permit from the Geauga County Building Department.
(e) The Zoning Permit shall become null and void one (1) year from the date of issuance if the construction has not commenced. The Zoning Permit shall become null and void two and one-half (2-1/2) years from the date of issuance if the construction has not been completed.
(f) Prior to pouring the foundation, the builder shall have a surveyor, registered in Ohio, stake out a minimum of one (1) lot line and the location of the proposed structure on the site. The surveyor shall also provide a benchmark on the lot or within a one hundred-foot radius thereof, to facilitate inspections of the building by the Village.
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10.)
(g) The Village shall have the right, without prior notice, to make periodic inspections of the progress of the building and for compliance with the approved site plan. In the event of substantial non-compliance, the Zoning Inspector shall have the authority to order the builder to cease all activity on the lot until substantial compliance with the site plan is achieved.
(h) Immediately upon completion of the construction of the footer, the builder shall have a surveyor, registered in Ohio, verify the footer elevation.
(1) At the builder’s election, the builder shall provide the house elevation, either at the footer, at the completion of the basement wall, or at the location of the setting of the foundation forms.
(2) A variance of six (6) inches on house elevation from the elevation shown on the site plan will be permitted. In determining the finished elevation, the builder shall take into consideration the drain inverts and test T’s. Failure of the builder to observe this requirement will be at the sole risk of the builder.
(3) Until the Zoning Inspector approves the footer elevation, no further construction shall be permitted.
(i) When construction is completed, the Village Engineer shall review the final grade of the project consistent with the requirements of paragraph (h) of this section. Failure to meet the elevation requirements as set forth herein shall be grounds for denial or revocation of the Occupancy Permit.
(j) The Zoning Inspector will promptly respond to any request for Occupancy Permit approval, gaging the completion of the project against the approved site plan. If any portion of the required construction is not completed at the time of the application for an Occupancy Permit, the builder shall apply for a Temporary Occupancy Permit and provide a bond to cover the cost of completion. The amount of the bond shall be determined in the sole discretion of the Zoning Inspector, who may consult with the Village Engineer, if necessary. Upon successful completion of all outstanding site plan issues, a permanent Occupancy Permit will be issued, and said bond released. (Ord. 19-125. Passed 11-14-19.)
(k) Once an Occupancy permit has been applied for and approved the water connection will be finalized per Section 911.05
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10.)
(a) In addition to all other provisions of this section, any applicant for a Zoning Permit for the erection, movement, addition to, structural alteration and/or exterior remodeling of any building or structure, exclusive of signs and fences, and/or the change, addition or removal of parking facilities for any building or structure other than a residential one or two family dwelling shall submit three (3) copies of a plan meeting the "Municipal Standards for Plan Content, Subdivisions, Commercial, Industrial and Other Site Plan Requirements" with an application for a zoning permit and the appropriate fees (Zoning application and plan review fee per Section 1140.04; Sewer connection fee per Section 907.05; water tap-in fee per Section 911.07; water meter per Section 911.15; impact fee per Section 913.04, Excavation within a Public Right of Way permit and fee per Chapter 921 as applicable) to the Village of Middlefield Municipal Center.
(b) All submittal packages will be delivered to the Village of Middlefield Municipal Center. Required with the submittal are the application and payment of appropriate fees. The required applications and fees will be reviewed, outlined and listed to determine applicability of each required depending upon the type of development to take place. The Village will then distribute the received submittal to the Village Engineer and Zoning Inspector and determine if it is acceptable for review. If the submittal does not conform to the requirements of this section, the Village Engineer and/or Zoning Inspector shall notify the applicant and require the submittal be changed to eliminate all non-conforming aspects thereof. If accepted for review, Village Engineer will review, report and recommend on the effects of traffic circulation, safety, utility usage, construction plans and compliance with all Village ordinances, municipal standards for plan content, and design guidelines.
(1) Based on the scope of the project, the Engineer may forward copies of the site plan to the following:
A. Utility Committee will review the submission for effects and resolution of impacts on all Village utilities. i.e. Sanitary, Water and Storm Sewer Systems. When impacts to utilities are defined, a report will be forwarded to Planning Commission with a statement as to impacts on utilities and recommendations.
B. Streets Committee will review, report and recommend on effects to streets and sidewalks.
C. Zoning Inspector will review, report and recommend on effects to Zoning Ordinances.
D. Fire Chief will review, report and recommend on effects of safety and fire prevention.
E. Police Chief will review, report and recommend on effects of safety and traffic control.
F. Solicitor will review with respect to all legal issues.
(2) Upon resolution of all matters contained in the reports received above, the Village Engineer will place the submittal on the next available Planning Commission agenda for action. Upon approval by the Planning Commission, the Zoning Inspector may issue the Zoning Permit.
A. Prior to issuance of the Zoning Permit, the Village should receive escrow amounts from developer/builder to cover the cost of inspection / professional review services as may be necessary during construction.
B. The Zoning Permit shall become null and void one (1) year from the date of issuance if the construction has not commenced. The Zoning Permit shall become null and void two and one-half (2 1/2) years from the date of issuance if the construction has not been completed.
(c) Prior to pouring the foundation, the builder shall have a surveyor, registered in Ohio, stake out the lot lines and the location of the proposed structure on the site. The foundation shall not be poured unless and until a surveyor has approved the location of the proposed structure on the site.
(d) At or before the time the builder stakes out the lot lines and location of the proposed structure as provided in subsection (c) hereof, the builder shall cause a surveyor to identify a benchmark on the lot or within a one hundred foot radius thereof, to facilitate inspections of the building by the Village. If the builder fails to comply with this requirement, the Village may cause a surveyor to locate a benchmark, and all costs therefor shall be paid by the builder. Failure to promptly pay such costs shall result in revocation of the Zoning Permit.
(e) The Village shall have the right, without prior notice, to make periodic inspections of the progress of the construction and for compliance with the approved plan. The Zoning Inspector shall have the authority to order the builder to cease all activity on the lot until compliance with the plan is achieved.
(f) The builder shall have a surveyor, registered in Ohio, verify the footer elevation as soon as it is constructed. The applicant shall provide a surveyor's certification of the as-built footer elevation and how it compares to the approved site plan footer elevation to the Zoning Inspector for review and approval. No further construction shall be permitted until the footer elevation is approved.
(g) Upon completion of construction, the builder shall submit to the Zoning Inspector a Record ("as-built") plan, accurately demonstrating the completed site, as constructed. The as-built plan shall be prepared and certified by a surveyor, registered in Ohio. Upon receipt of the as-built plan, the Zoning Inspector shall inspect the site to verify compliance with the approved plan, and to verify the accuracy of the as-built plan. In the event that the Zoning Inspector determines that the builder has not fully complied with the approved plan, or that the as-built drawing is not accurate, the builder shall take immediate steps to achieve compliance satisfactory to the Zoning Inspector. No Occupancy Permit shall be issued until the Zoning Inspector has completed the foregoing inspection and is satisfied that the as-built plan is accurate. The as-built drawing shall contain a certification statement by a registered surveyor.
(h) In the event that the applicant, developer or builder fails to comply with any of the requirements of Section 1140.04(a)(3) hereof and subsections (c) through (h) hereof, upon recommendation of the Village Administrator, the Zoning Inspector shall revoke the Zoning Permit and shall notify the Geauga County Building Department of such revocation. In addition, if an Occupancy Permit has been issued, the Zoning Inspector shall revoke such Occupancy Permit. Such revocations shall be appealable to the Planning Commission pursuant to Chapter 1101 of the Codified Ordinances.
(i) All existing trees shall be shown on the site plan and shall be preserved to the extent possible. Intended removal of any of the trees must be noted on the plans with the reasoning behind the intended removal. The removal of the significant shade trees must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(j) Where site plans are required by this section, but no more than 500 square feet of area of floor are affected, the Zoning Inspector shall forward the application for a Zoning Permit to the Planning Commission, which may waive any or all of the requirements of this section, and which may waive or modify any fees required under Section 1140.04, if the Planning Commission determines that imposition of these requirements would impose an unnecessary hardship upon the applicant.
(k) As part of the review process, the Planning Commission shall evaluate each proposed use and determine whether the proposed use is a potentially dangerous or objectionable use as regulated by Section 1159.07. In the event that the Planning Commission determines that a use regulated by Section 1159.07 is proposed, the Planning Commission shall either set applicable performance standards and requirements, as provided by Section 1159.07(c) or shall refer the matter for further review and evaluation by the Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 1101.08.
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10; Ord. 13-150. Passed 1-9-14.)
(l) Additional Requirements: Site Plans for Development in an R-3 District. If a developer requests a zoning permit to develop in an R-3 District, in addition to the foregoing, the developer shall also submit the following:
(m) In considering a site plan for a new development in an R-3 District which involves less than 25 units, the Planning Commission shall have the right to waive or modify requirements of the Zoning Code regarding interior streets, parking, vehicular access, lot coverage and the various reports and evaluations required by Section 1140.06(l) if, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the members of the Planning Commission, the Commission, in its discretion, determines that:
(1) Said waiver is in the best interest of the neighborhood;
(2) Said waiver is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the Village as a whole;
(3) Said waiver is consistent with the purposes and intent of the Zoning Code;
(4) Said waiver is consistent with the goals and purposes for the particular Zoning District, as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan; and
(5) Failure to waive the requirement at issue would tend to deny the property owner a substantial and economically viable use of the property.
(n) In reviewing each site plan, the Planning Commission shall consider any traffic congestion which may result from or be increased by the approval of the proposed project, and shall take steps necessary to make certain that the approved site plan causes or increases the least amount of traffic congestion feasible under the circumstances.
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10.)
(a) The Zoning Inspector shall either approve or disapprove the application for a Zoning Permit in conformance with the provisions of this section. If the application is approved, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit.
(b) For one and two family dwellings, the Zoning Inspector shall either approve or disapprove the application within ten days after receipt by the Zoning Inspector of a complete application. If the application is approved, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit.
(c) For all applications for which a plan is required, the Zoning Inspector shall either approve or disapprove the application within ten days after receipt of the Planning Commission's approval of the plan. If the application is approved, the Zoning Inspector shall issue a Zoning Permit.
(d) One copy of the plans shall be returned to the applicant by the Zoning Inspector, after the Zoning Inspector has marked such copy either as approved or disapproved and attested to same by signing such copy. In the case of disapproval, the Zoning Inspector shall state on the returned plans the reason for disapproval. One copy of plans, similarly marked, shall be retained by the Zoning Inspector.
(Ord. 10-106. Passed 4-15-10.)
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