(A) Zoning permit application.
(1) Submit a zoning permit application to Village Clerk (with fees and deposit).
(2) The application materials shall include a Floodplain and Storm water Pollution Prevention Acknowledgment Form.
(3) Approval of architectural upgrades (new facades, repainting, new awnings, new storefronts, new finishes etc.) is required for properties within the Central Business District and Planned Unit Developments.
(4) Submit neat drawings of proposed site work (see site plan checklist).
(5) Provide drawings of exterior building elevations with finishes and colors.
(6) Provide information relative to proposed fire prevention/protection systems as well as ingress/egress diagrams.
(7) The Planning Commission, Fire Department and Village Engineer review the zoning application for the proposed structure or addition.
(8) The applicant is required to obtain a building permit from Summit County. Portage County does not issue building permits within the village.
(9) If the disturbance is greater than one acre, a review and approval by the Summit Soil and Water Conservation District is required.
(10) Applicant should indicate whether there is reason to believe the work is within a floodplain, wetland or riparian setback.
(11) Application materials shall include information pertaining to hours of business operation, number of employees, parking facilities, overnight parking, site lighting, impacts on neighboring property uses, delivery frequency and size of trucks, chemical storage, odors, outdoor storage and the intended general use/occupancy of the property.
(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) The general requirements of this chapter apply to all work covered by this section.
(2) Refer to district regulations (R-1, R-2, CB etc.) for district specific regulations and standards.
(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) The contractor performing work within the village is responsible for worker and public safety. Compliance with 29 CFR 1926 Subpart P and OSHA excavation requirements are the responsibility of the contractor performing the work.
(5) Structure setbacks and size must meet the Mogadore Code.
(6) Fire lanes, hydrant requirements etc. must meet the approval of the Mogadore Fire Department.
(7) A village approved rapid entry key retention box shall be provided.
(8) The structures and associated grading shall not direct run-off to neighboring properties. Supplemental yard drains that were not on the approved site plan may be required based on field conditions.
(9) Ditching and drive pipes may be required to promote drainage for the area (not just the subject property).
(10) If the proposed structure encroaches on wetlands, riparian setbacks or floodplains, the Village Engineer will impose additional construction limitations and permitting requirements.
(11) Driveways and sidewalks must meet the village standards.
(12) Parking and lighting provisions must be detailed.
(13) Submittals for improvements in zoning districts that employ cohesive layout, design, aesthetic and architectural standards to achieve an inherent look or feel will be subjected to a higher level of architectural and design review to ensure compliance with the definition of the zoning district and maintain the character of the area that current occupants support and expect (e.g. PUD's and Central Business District).
(14) Comply with village sign requirements.
(15) The corners of all lots developed or created shall have all corners pinned by a licensed surveyor.
(16) Comply with Summit County Building Department standards.
(17) 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 foil germination within 60 calendar days.
(D) Inspections.
(1) Provide the village a 48 hour (two business days) notice prior to basement or footing excavation to allow a pre-installation inspection of the proposed layout (setbacks).
(2) Provide the village a 48 hour (two business days) notice prior to pouring drives and walks to allow a pre-pour inspection.
(3) Provide the Summit County Building Department with the required notice to schedule fire system inspection and testing activities. Provide the Mogadore Fire Department a 24 hour notice of any scheduled fire system inspections.
(4) Provide the village a one week notice prior to final grading to allow rough grading (drainage patterns) to be inspected and corrected prior to placement of topsoil.
(5) The Summit County Building Department is responsible for building construction inspections.
(Ord. 2018-80, passed 11-20-18) Penalty, see § 150.99