# 1105.07 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT REVIEW.

# 1105.07 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT REVIEW.

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CHAPTER 1103 Administration and Decision-Making Bodies  
CHAPTER 1105 Review Procedures  
1105.01 COMMON REVIEW REQUIREMENTS.  
1105.02 CODE TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS.  
1105.03 CONDITIONAL USES.  
1105.04 MINOR SUBDIVISIONS.  
1105.05 MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS.  
1105.06 SITE PLAN REVIEW.  
1105.07 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT REVIEW.  
1105.08 VARIANCES.  
1105.09 ZONING PERMIT.  
1105.10 APPEALS.  
1105.11 INTERPRETATION OF THE CODE.  
CHAPTER 1107 Zoning Districts and Principal Use Regulations  
CHAPTER 1109 Planned Residential Developments (PRD)  
CHAPTER 1111 Accessory and Temporary Use Regulations  
CHAPTER 1113 General Development Standards  
CHAPTER 1115 Landscaping and Screening Standards  
CHAPTER 1117 Parking and Access Standards  
CHAPTER 1119 Signs  
CHAPTER 1121 Subdivision Design Standards  
CHAPTER 1123 Wind Energy Systems  
CHAPTER 1125 Wireless Telecommunications  
CHAPTER 1127 Nonconformities  
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CHAPTER 1131 Definitions  
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1105.07 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT REVIEW.  
CHAPTER 1105 Review Procedures  
 1105.06 SITE PLAN REVIEW.  
 (a) Purpose. The purpose of the site plan review procedure is to ensure that multi-family residential development and all nonresidential developments comply with the development and design standards of this code. Zoning permits for any building, structure, expansions, or use of land subject to this section, shall not be issued without an approved site plan.  
 (b) Applicability. The following forms of development shall require site plan review by the Planning Commission in accordance with this section:  
 (1) New construction, structural alterations, and site improvements of all uses in nonresidential zoning districts and in R-2 and R-3 Districts;  
 (2) All conditional uses, in all zoning districts;  
 (3) Any proposal to alter, reconstruct, or otherwise modify any existing or previously approved site plan for a permitted use, conditional use, or similar use that increases the number of dwelling units in a multi-family development; or changes the use in a manner which requires an increase in the amount of parking or a change in the site's circulation.  
 (4) Exemptions. The following forms of development within the above zoning districts shall be exempt from site plan review:  
 A. Single-family dwellings; and  
 B. Re-occupancy of an existing building or the internal construction or change in floor area of a building or structure that does not increase the gross floor area, increase the intensity of use, or affect parking or landscaping requirements on a site that meets all of the development standards of this code; and  
 C. Accessory and temporary uses as established in Chapter 1111: Accessory and Temporary Use Regulations.  
 (c) Site Plan Review Procedure. The site review procedures shall proceed as follows:  
 (1) Step 1 - Pre-Application Meeting (Optional). An applicant may request to have a pre-application meeting with staff or the Planning Commission to informally discuss the application and any concept plans. Such meeting shall be subject to Section 1105.01(f).  
 (2) Step 2 - Application. The applicant shall submit an application in accordance with Section 1105.01: Common Review Requirements, and with the provisions of this section.  
 (3) Step 3 - Planning Commission Review and Decision.  
 A. The Planning Commission shall review the site plan application at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or at a special meeting, after the application is determined to be complete.  
 B. In reviewing the application, the Planning Commission shall at a minimum, consider the review criteria of this section.  
 C. Within sixty (60) days of the Zoning Inspector determining that the application is complete, the Planning Commission shall make a decision on the application. In making its decision, the Planning Commission may approve, approve with modifications or supplementary conditions, or deny the application.  
 D. If the Planning Commission fails to make a recommendation within the established timeframe, or an extended timeframe approved by the applicant, the application shall be deemed approved.  
 (d) Review Criteria. In order to approve a site plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:  
 (1) The proposed development is consistent with all the requirements of this code, and other related codes and ordinances of the City;  
 (2) The proposed development is in compliance with the applicable zoning district regulations;  
 (3) The proposed development complies with any established standards or requirements in any adopted City plans;  
 (4) The proposed development meets all the requirements or conditions of any applicable development approvals (e.g., previously approved Planned Residential Developments, conditional use approvals, variance approvals, etc.);  
 (5) The development will result in a harmonious grouping of buildings within the proposed development and in relationship to existing and proposed uses on adjacent property;  
 (6) The development will preserve and be sensitive to the natural characteristics of the site in a manner that complies with the applicable regulations set forth in this code;  
 (7) Adequate provision is made for safe and efficient pedestrian and vehicular circulation within the site and to adjacent property;  
 (8) The development will provide adequate lighting for safe and convenient use of the streets, walkways, driveways, and parking areas;  
 (9) The building materials are appropriate to ensure that they can withstand weathering and they are consistent with material used for adjacent buildings;  
 (10) The architectural details and ornaments are meaningful to the overall design and appropriate for the size and scale of the building and for weathering;  
 (11) Lighting, signs, and landscaping are all appropriately sized and located in relation to the proposed development;  
 (12) Points of ingress/egress to the development shall be controlled and designed in such manner as to minimize conflicts with adjacent properties and developments;  
 (13) Adequate provision is made for emergency vehicle access and circulation; and  
 (14) If the project is to be carried out in progressive stages, each stage shall be so planned that the foregoing criteria are complied with at the completion of each stage.  
 (e) Significance of an Approved Site Plan.  
 (1) An approved site plan shall become, for the proposed development, a binding commitment of the specific elements approved for development. The approved site plan may be transferred to another person, corporation, or group of individuals or corporations prior to the issuance of a building permit. Such a transfer shall occur only upon approval of the Zoning Inspector. A request for such a transfer or change of ownership shall be presented to the Zoning Inspector and granted only if the new ownership entity satisfies the administrative, financial, legal, and all other financial guarantees approved with the original site plan.  
 (2) All construction and development under any zoning permit and building permit shall be in accordance with the approved site plan. Any departure from such plan shall be cause for revocation of the zoning permit and/or building permit, and the property owner or other responsible parties are subject to penalties as prescribed by this code.  
 (f) Time Limit.  
 (1) The applicant shall submit a completed application for a zoning permit within one (1) year of the date the site plan was approved or the site plan approval shall expire.  
 (2) Upon expiration of a site plan approval, a new application, including all applicable fees, shall be required before a new site plan will be reviewed.  
 (3) Upon written request, one extension of six (6) months may be granted by the Planning Commission if the applicant can show good cause for a delay.  
 (g) Appeals. Any person or entity claiming to be injured or aggrieved by any final action of the Planning Commission shall have the right to appeal the decision to the BZBA as established in Section 1105.10: Appeals.  
(Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)  
 1105.07 ALTERNATIVE EQUIVALENT REVIEW.  
 (a) Purpose. Alternative equivalent review is a procedure that allows applicants to propose unique design options as an alternative to a development standard established in this code provided it meets or exceeds the intent of the design-related provisions of this code. It is not a variance, waiver, or weakening of regulations; rather, this procedure permits a site-specific plan that is equal to or better than the strict application of a design standard specified in this code. Alternative equivalent compliance shall apply only to the specific site for which it is requested and does not establish a precedent for assured approval of other requests.  
 (b) Applicability. The alternative equivalent review procedure shall be available only for the following sections of this code:  
 (1) Section 1113.08: Exterior Lighting;  
 (2) Chapter 1115: Landscaping and Screening Standards; and  
 (3) Chapter 1117: Parking and Access Standards.  
 (c) Review Timing. A request for alternative equivalent review shall be made concurrently with a site plan review.  
 (d) Alternative Equivalent Review Procedure. The review procedure for any alternative equivalent review application shall be as follows:  
 (1) Step 1 - Application. The applicant shall submit an application in accordance with Section 1105.01: Common Review Requirements, as part of a site plan review application, and in addition to any other provisions of this section.  
 (2) Step 2 - Planning Commission Review and Recommendation.  
 A. The Planning Commission shall review the code text or map amendment application at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or at a special meeting, after the application is determined to be complete.  
 B. In reviewing the application, the Planning Commission shall at a minimum, consider the comments from staff and the review criteria of this section.  
 C. The Planning Commission shall make a recommendation on the application. In making its recommendation, the Planning Commission may approve, approve with modifications or supplementary conditions, or deny the application.  
 D. If approved, any zoning permit or other related applications shall demonstrate compliance with the alternative equivalent review approval.  
 (3) Step 3 - City Council Review and Decision.  
 A. Following receipt of the recommendation from the Planning Commission (Step 2), the application shall be placed on City Council's agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting, if in compliance with notification requirements, or City Council shall set a time for a public hearing on the proposed alternative equivalent review.  
 B. Notification of the public hearing shall be provided in accordance with Section 1105.01(i): Public Notification for Public Hearings.  
 C. City Council shall review an alternative equivalent review application during a public hearing. In reviewing the application, City Council shall at a minimum, consider the recommendation from Planning Commission and the review criteria of this section.  
 D. Within a reasonable time after the close of the public hearing, City Council shall adopt, adopt with some modification, or deny the recommendation of the Planning Commission.  
 i. If the Planning Commission recommends a denial of the conditional use application, then approval by City Council shall require an affirmative vote of no less than two-thirds (2/3) of the full membership of City Council.  
 ii. In all other cases, then approval by City Council shall only require concurring vote of a simple majority of the full membership of City Council.  
 (e) Review Criteria. Decisions on an alternative equivalent review application shall be based on consideration of the following criteria:  
 (1) That the proposed alternative achieves the intent of the subject design or development standard to the same or better degree than the subject standard;  
 (2) That the proposed alternative achieves the goals and policies of the comprehensive plan to the same or better degree than the subject standard;  
 (3) That the proposed alternative results in benefits to the community that are equivalent to or better than compliance with the subject standard; and  
 (4) That the proposed alternative imposes no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific requirements of this code.  
 (f) Conditions. The Planning Commission or City Council may impose conditions on an approval for alternative equivalent review provided such conditions are related to ensuring the performance of the alternative equivalent review to meet or exceed the subject standard. Such conditions may include, required timeframes, amendments or revisions to the proposal, or the ability to revoke an approval for alternative equivalent review.  
 (g) Decisions. Any decision on an alternative equivalent review application shall not be binding on the City related to future applications requesting an alternative to any of the applicable standards. Each case shall be review and decided upon based on the individual circumstances.  
 (h) Time Limit.  
 (1) An approval of an alternative equivalent review application shall expire if the zoning permit expires.  
 (2) Upon expiration of an alternative equivalent review approval, a new application, including all applicable fees, shall be required before a new application will be reviewed.  
 (i) Appeals. Any person or entity claiming to be injured or aggrieved by any final action of City Council shall have the right to appeal the decision the Court of Common Pleas.  
(Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)  
 1105.08 VARIANCES.  
 (a) Purpose. The purpose of a variance is to provide limited relief from the requirements of this code in those cases where strict application of a particular requirement will create a practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship prohibiting the use of land in a manner otherwise allowed under this code. It is not intended that a variance be granted merely to remove inconveniences or financial burdens that the requirements of this code may impose on property owners in general. Variances are intended to address extraordinary, exceptional, or unique situations that were not caused by the applicant's act or omission.  
 (b) Variance Review Procedure. The review procedure for a variance shall be as follows:  
 (1) Step 1 - Application. The applicant shall submit an application in accordance with Section 1105.01: Common Review Requirements, and with the provisions of this section.  
 (2) Step 2 - BZBA Review and Decision.  
 A. The BZBA shall hold a public hearing on the variance application at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or at a special meeting, after the application is determined to be complete.  
 B. Notification of the public hearing shall be provided in accordance with Section 1105.01(i): Public Notification for Public Hearings.  
 C. In reviewing the application, the BZBA shall at a minimum, consider the review criteria of this section.  
 D. The BZBA may request that the applicant supply additional information that the Board deems necessary to review and evaluate the request for a variance.  
 E. In making its decision, the BZBA may approve, approve with modifications or supplementary conditions, or deny the application.  
 F. In making its decision, the BZBA shall make specific findings of fact based directly on the particular evidence presented that the reasons set forth in the application and as presented by the applicant during the public hearing, justify the approval, approval with modifications or supplementary conditions, or denial of the variance application that will make possible a reasonable use of the land, building, or structure.  
 G. Within sixty (60) days of the close of the public hearing, the BZBA shall render a decision on the variance application. The Zoning Inspector shall notify the appellant in writing of the decision of the BZBA.  
 H. If the BZBA fails to make a recommendation within the established timeframe, or an extended timeframe approved by the applicant, the application shall be deemed approved.  
 I. The decision of the BZBA shall become effective immediately.  
 J. In approving a variance, the BZBA may impose conditions on the approval, the proposed use, and the premises to be developed or used pursuant to such approval as it determines are required to be ensure compliance with the standards of this section and the purpose of this code. Any conditions established by the BZBA shall relate directly to the requested variance.  
 K. Any violation of the conditions of approval shall be a violation of this code, subject to the enforcement and penalties of Chapter 1129: Enforcement and Penalties.  
 (c) Review Criteria.  
 (1) Area or Dimensional Variance. Where an applicant is seeking an area or dimensional variance, the following factors shall be considered and weighed by the BZBA to determine if a practical difficulty exists that would justify approval of the variance. However, no single factor listed below may control, and not all factors may be applicable in each case. Each case shall be determined on its own facts.  
 A. Whether special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land or structure involved and which are not applicable generally to other lands or structures in the same zoning district. Examples of such special conditions or circumstances are exceptional irregularity, narrowness, shallowness or steepness of the lot, or proximity to non-conforming and inharmonious uses, structures or conditions;  
 B. Whether the property in question will yield a reasonable return or whether there can be any beneficial use of the property without the variance;  
 C. Whether the variance is substantial and is the minimum necessary to make possible the reasonable use of the land or structures;  
 D. Whether the essential character of the neighborhood would be substantially altered or whether adjoining properties would suffer substantial detriment as a result of the variance;  
 E. Whether the variance would adversely affect the delivery of governmental services such as water, sewer, trash pickup;  
 F. Whether special conditions or circumstances exist as a result of actions of the applicant (actions of the applicant shall not include the purchase or acquisition of the property);  
 G. Whether the property owner's predicament feasibly can be obviated through some method other than a variance;  
 H. Whether the spirit and intent behind the zoning requirement would be observed and substantial justice done by granting a variance;  
 I. Whether the granting of the variance requested will confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this regulation to other lands, structures, or buildings in the same district; and  
 J. Whether a literal interpretation of the provisions of this code would deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under the terms of this code.  
 (2) Use Variance. In order to grant a use variance, the BZBA shall determine that strict compliance with the terms of this code will result in unnecessary hardship to the applicant. The applicant must demonstrate such hardship by clear and convincing evidence that all of the following criteria are satisfied:  
 A. The property cannot be put to any economically viable use under any of the permitted uses in the zoning district in which the property is located;  
 B. The variance requested stems from a condition which is unique to the property at issue and not ordinarily found in the same zone or district;  
 C. The hardship condition is not created by actions of the applicant (actions of the applicant shall not include the purchase or acquisition of the property);  
 D. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the rights of adjacent property owners or residents;  
 E. If there is an existing building on the lot, such building, due to its design, cannot be reasonably reused for a permitted use in the district;  
 F. The granting of the variance will not adversely affect the public health, safety or general welfare;  
 G. The variance will be consistent with the general spirit and intent of this code; and  
 H. The variance sought is the minimum that will afford relief to the applicant.  
 (d) Time Limit.  
 (1) The applicant shall submit a completed application for a zoning permit and start work within one (1) year of the date the variance was approved or the approval shall expire.  
 (2) Upon expiration of a variance approval, a new application, including all applicable fees, shall be required before a variance application will be reviewed.  
 (3) Upon written request, one extension of one (1) year may be granted by the Zoning Inspector if the applicant can show good cause for a delay.  
 (4) As part of the variance approval, the BZBA may authorize alternative time limits for zoning permit issuance based on the scale of the proposed development.  
 (e) Demolition Related to Variance Approval.  
 (1) The BZBA may grant a variance conditioned on the applicant demolishing an existing structure. Should the applicant fail to demolish the structure within thirty (30) days of completion of the structure, or within six (6) months from the issuance of the building permit, whichever occurs first, the variance shall be rescinded. The Building Inspector shall inspect the property and shall revoke any building permits issued pursuant to the order of the BZBA if the variance applicant fails to timely comply with all conditions set by the BZBA.  
 (2) Whoever fails to comply with the provisions of this section by not demolishing a structure within the time limits set forth herein shall be in violation of this code and subject to the penalties established in Chapter 1129: Enforcement and Penalties.  
 (f) Appeals. Any person or entity claiming to be injured or aggrieved by any final action of the BZBA shall have the right to appeal the decision the court of common pleas as provided in ORC Chapters 2505 and 2506.  
(Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)  
 1105.09 ZONING PERMIT.  
 (a) Purpose. A zoning permit shall be required in accordance with the provisions of this section in order to ensure that proposed development complies with the standards of this code, and to otherwise protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the citizens of the City.  
 (b) Applicability.  
 (1) No building or other structure shall be erected, moved, altered or added to, nor shall any building, structure or land be used or changed in use without a zoning permit issued by the Zoning Inspector. A change in tenancy or ownership of a residential dwelling unit shall be exempt from the zoning permit requirement.  
 (2) A zoning permit may be required for the establishment of certain temporary or accessory use as established in Chapter 1111: Accessory and Temporary Use Regulations.  
 (3) The use of vacant land shall require the issuance of a zoning permit.  
 (4) Unless otherwise specifically exempted in Section Chapter 1119: Signs, signs shall require a zoning permit.  
 (5) Zoning permits shall be issued only in conformity with the provisions of this code unless the application is subject to an approval by the BZBA or Planning Commission providing for additional standards, conditions, or modifications, in which case, the zoning permit shall be issued in conformity with the provisions of those approvals, as applicable.  
 (6) Failure to obtain a zoning permit shall be a violation of this code subject to the provisions of Chapter 1129: Enforcement and Penalties.  
 (c) Terminology and Simultaneous Review.  
 (1) For the purposes of this code, the zoning permit review shall be an administrative review that may be applied to permits or certificates of other names (e.g., sign permits, temporary use permits, etc.) if stated in this code. In such cases, the procedure of this section shall still apply.  
 (2) Where a zoning permit or similar administrative permit is required in addition to a building permit, such permits may be reviewed simultaneously under the building permit application.  
 (d) Zoning Permit Review Procedure. The review procedure for a zoning permit shall be as follows:  
 (1) Step 1 - Application. The applicant shall submit an application in accordance with Section 1105.01: Common Review Requirements, and with the provisions of this section.  
 (2) Step 2 - Zoning Inspector Review and Decision.  
 A. The Zoning Inspector may distribute the application to other staff members and other City departments to solicit comment on the zoning permit application.  
 B. For any zoning permit application for development or applicable activities in a special flood hazard area, the City Engineer shall be required to also review and make a decision on the zoning permit application as it relates to any flood-related regulations. If the City Engineer recommends denial based on flood-related regulations, such recommendation shall be made to the Zoning Inspector who shall not approve the application.  
 C. Within thirty (30) days after the application is determined to be complete, the Zoning Inspector shall make a decision either approving or denying the permit application. An extension on the decision may be granted with approval from the applicant. Where the proposed development is within a special flood hazard area, the City Engineer shall be required to make a decision within the same timeframe.  
 D. Prior to finalizing approval of the application, the Zoning Inspector shall have the authority to provide comments to the applicant regarding necessary revisions to bring the application into full compliance. The application shall not be deemed formally approved until the applicant makes all of the appropriate changes and submits all necessary revised forms, maps, and documents to the Zoning Inspector.  
 (e) Review Criteria. In order to approve any zoning permit, the Zoning Inspector shall determine the following:  
 (1) The application complies with all applicable provisions of this code and the applicable zoning district; and  
 (2) The application complies with all approved plans, conditions, or other development approvals.  
 (f) Time Limit and Abandoned or Suspended Work.  
 (1) The applicant shall obtain an approved building permit, and begin construction, within one (1) year of the date the zoning permit is approved or the approval shall be revoked. The date of approval shall be the date the Zoning Inspector provides a signed copy of the permit to the applicant.  
 (2) For activities that do not require a building permit, the activity shall have been substantially begun within one (1) year of approval and is thereafter pursued to completion, as determined by the Zoning Inspector.  
 (3) The deadlines in paragraph (1) or (2) may be reduced if the work is mandated by this code or by order of the Zoning Inspector, Director of Public Service, or BZBA. In such cases, the deadline for construction shall be noted on the zoning permit.  
 (4) Time limits for permitted temporary uses and structures shall be as authorized in Section 1111.02: Temporary Uses and Structures. An approval of a zoning permit for a temporary use shall include the approved start and end dates for the proposed temporary use.  
 (5) If construction activities for which a zoning permit has been issued are abandoned or suspended for a period of six (6) months after the time of commencing the work, the zoning permit approval shall be revoked. Abandonment shall be defined as the lack of building activity or progress towards achieving the scope of work defined in the zoning permit.  
 (6) Upon written request, up to two extensions of six (6) months may be granted by the Zoning Inspector if the applicant can show good cause for a delay.  
 (7) The Zoning Inspector shall notify the application of the revocation of a zoning permit including notice that further work as described in the canceled permit shall not proceed unless and until a new zoning permit has been obtained or extension granted.  
 (8) Upon revocation of a zoning permit approval, a new application, including all applicable fees, shall be required before a new zoning permit application will be reviewed.  
 (9) The above time limits shall not apply if alternative time limits have been approved by Planning Commission or City Council as part of a site plan or Planned Residential Development approval.  
 (10) For the purposes of this section, construction is deemed to have begun when all necessary excavation and piers or footings for one or more principal buildings included in the plan shall have been completed.  
 (g) Revoking a Zoning Permit. A zoning permit shall be revocable, if among other things, the actual development activity does not conform to the terms of the application and permit granted thereon. In the event of the revocation of a permit, an appeal may be taken to the BZBA in accordance with Section 1105.10: Appeals, of this code.  
 (h) Appeals. Any person or entity claiming to be injured or aggrieved by any final action of the Zoning Inspector shall have the right to appeal the decision to the BZBA as established in Section 1105.10: Appeals.  
(Ord. 26-22. Passed 4-26-22.)

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- Ordinances of Sheffield Lake, OH
- ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
- ORDINANCE NO. 116-84
- ORDINANCES OF SHEFFIELD LAKE
- ordance with this section:
- ordance with Section 1105
- order to approve a site plan, the Planning Commission shall determine that:
- ordinances of the City;
- adopted City plans;
- ordance with the approved site plan
- Ord. 26-22
- ordinary, exceptional, or unique situations that were not caused by the applicant's act or omission
- effective immediately
- order to grant a use variance, the BZBA shall determine that strict compliance with the terms of this code will result in unnecessary hardship to the applicant
- ordinarily found in the same zone or district;
- ord relief to the applicant
- order of the BZBA if the variance applicant fails to timely comply with all conditions set by the BZBA
- ordance with the provisions of this section in order to ensure that proposed development complies with the standards of this code, and to otherwise protect the public health, safety,
- order to approve any zoning permit, the Zoning Inspector shall determine the following:
- order of the Zoning Inspector, Director of Public Service, or BZBA
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