(A) Zoning permit application.
(1) Submit a zoning permit application to Village Clerk (with fees and deposit).
(2) 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.
(3) Submit information regarding the revised use and detail how the revised use is consistent with the current zoning.
(4) Submit information regarding proposed ulterior and exterior modifications.
(5) Submit information regarding parking requirements and traffic impacts.
(6) Provide information relative to proposed fire prevention/protection systems as well as ingress/egress diagrams.
(7) The Planning Commission and Fire Department review the revised use zoning application.
(8) The applicant may be required to obtain a building permit from Summit County. Portage County does not issue building permits within the village.
(9) 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 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.
(4) Fire lanes, hydrant requirements etc. must meet the approval of the Mogadore Fire Department.
(5) A village approved rapid entry key retention box shall be provided.
(6) The proposed fire suppression/prevention systems must be approved by the Summit County Building Department. Ingress/egress must be acceptable to both the Summit County Building Department and the Mogadore Fire Department.
(7) The revised use is to be consistent with the subject zoning district.
(8) 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).
(9) Comply with Summit County Building Department standards.
(D) Inspections.
(1) 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.
(2) The Summit County Building Department is responsible for all building construction inspections.
(Ord. 2018-80, passed 11-20-18) Penalty, see § 150.99