(A) Zoning permit application.
(1) Submit a zoning permit application to Village Clerk (with fees and deposit).
(2) Submit neat drawings of proposed work (see sample work plan).
(3) Drive dimensions, location and offset from property lines and existing/proposed structures shall be indicated within the application materials.
(4) No need for a separate road opening permit for simultaneous walk and apron work.
(5) The Village Engineer reviews proposed driveway projects when the footprint of the driveway increases. In all non-residential zoning districts, the Planning Commission will also review proposed driveway projects with increases to the footprint. Take note of Planning Commission meeting schedule to coordinate approval timeline and contractor scheduling.
(6) The size and location of the proposed parking area must maintain the nature of a zoning district, comply with the Village Code and be located within approved locations.
(7) Increasing the amount of impermeable surfaces and the associated impacts of the run-off on neighboring properties will be considered. Larger areas may require storm water management facilities.
(B) Village fees.
(1) Zoning permit application fee required.
(2) Deposits are required to cover direct costs to the village and provide money for the village to correct sub-standard or incomplete work (within the R/W). Refer to the Village Permits and Approvals Fee Schedule for application and deposit fees.
(3) Deposits may be increased by the village for complicated or larger projects.
(4) Unused deposits as determined by the village will be returned upon the village's approval of the work.
(C) Village standards.
(1) Refer to district zoning regulations for district specific (i.e. R-1, R-2, CB etc.) regulations and requirements.
(2) General requirements regarding parking may be found in § 152.024.
(3) The contractor performing excavations within the village is required to contact OUPS, OGPUP, 811 or individual utilities as required to locate and protect underground facilities. Record drawings are not exact and care should be used when excavating near utilities shown on plans or marked in the field. The village should be contacted directly for the location of storm sewers.
(4) See the village standard roadway drawings for driveway and apron construction requirements.
(5) It is recommended that property owners provide contractors the village standard details to obtain quotes for the work.
(6) Driveways shall slope away from structures.
(7) Driveways shall not unreasonably direct water to a neighboring property.
(8) Driveways shall freely drain to prevent ponding and ice formation.
(9) The village may require a curbed section or supplemental drainage to prevent ponding and direct water to a suitable location.
(10) Residential drives shall be a minimum of four inches of 4,000 psi concrete on four inches of compacted crushed stone or three inches of asphalt on six inches of compacted crushed stone. It is recommended that concrete include 4"x4"x10 gauge wire mesh. See village drive apron detail. Concrete may not be appropriate on clay soils.
(11) Commercial drives shall be a minimum of six inches of 4,000 psi concrete on six inches of compacted crushed stone or four inches of asphalt on six inches of compacted crushed stone. It is recommended that concrete include 4"x4"x10 gauge wire mesh. See village drive apron detail.
(12) Industrial drives or delivery drives shall be thickened accordingly to prevent premature failure.
(13) For asphalt roads, concrete aprons must be located a minimum of one foot from the edge of pavement. The area between the concrete apron and the asphalt road shall be filled with six inches of compacted asphalt on four inches of compacted stone.
(14) Disturbed areas shall be repaired with a minimum of three inches of screened topsoil, a high quality residential seed mix, mulching and watering/fertilizer as needed to ensure full germination within 60 calendar days.
(D) Inspections.
(1) Provide the village 48 hour (two business days) notice of work to allow scheduling of inspection.
(2) Inspection by Zoning Inspector or Village Engineer.
(3) Pre-installation inspection minimum.
(4) Inspection during placement possible.
(5) Adding water to concrete mix to make it easier to work is prohibited.
(6) Apply a cure as soon as practical to concrete drives to prevent surface drying.
(Ord. 2018-80, passed 11-20-18; Am. Ord. 2020-15, passed 3-4-20) Penalty, see § 150.99