Planning and Zoning

City of Lake Lotawana

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Planning and Zoning

F.E.M.A. Flood Plain Certification Request Information

FEMA Request Certification Form

From the FEMA Flood Plain maps, virtually every TEIR 1 property at Lake Lotawana has at least a small portion of the property that is in the FEMA flood plain. For the most part this is the few feet at the lake edge, and the residence is not in the “flood plain”. However since the small portion at the water’s edge is in the “flood plain” FEMA considers the property as a whole in the “flood plain”. Thus flood insurance may be required by the lender.

We have made an agreement with a local surveyor to survey the property (i.e. the residence) and submit a certification request to FEMA to certify that the residence is NOT in the flood plain, thus relieving the flood plain insurance requirement for the residence. This process normally takes 3 to 5 days depending on the surveyor’s work load, the weather, and FEMA’s response time.

If you have any questions, please contact us at City Hall (816-578-4215).

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission has seven members including the Mayor and a member of the Board of Aldermen. The Commission reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Aldermen concerning zoning and subdivision issues, including site plan and plat submittals, amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, conditional use permit requests, and other duties as may be assigned by State law and/or the Board of Aldermen.

The Commission meets on the Thursday prior to the Board of Aldermen meetings ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS at 7:00 p.m. See the calendar for specific dates and times.

Gordon McBride	Chairman
Ken Frashier	Vice Chairman
Howard Chamberlin	Mayor
Carl Calcara	Alderman
Dean Martin	City Engineer
Jerry Frazier
Dave Cooley

Board of Adjustment

The Board of Adjustment is a five member panel appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of Aldermen. This Board meets to interpret the City regulations when there is a dispute; hear and decide on appeals in the case of alleged errors concerning decisions made by the Zoning Administration in the enforcement of the regulations; hear and decide on applications in the case of use and area variances; hear and decide upon applications for legal non-conforming use or area certificates; undertake other responsibilities required by the Board of Aldermen.

The board meets in City Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month as needed. See the calendar for specific dates and times.

Robert Lewis	Chairman
Dean Martin	City Engineer
Tim Chamblin
Peet Robison
Art VanHook	Alternate
Jim Dillenschneider	Alternate
Doug Carlson	Alternate

Land Development Regulations

Click the following link for the
Land Development Regulations document.

If you plan to locate your business or build your house in the City of Lake Lotawana, you must have the approval of the Zoning Administrator. Download the Land Development Regulations above for detailed instructions (216 pages). For additional information about site planning requirements and zoning, please contact the Planning and Zoning Administrator at City Hall (816-578-4215).

Land Development Regulations
These regulations:

Promote the public health, safety, and general welfare
Ensure that all development approvals, legislation and public/private acts are consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan
Promote orderly, appropriate and balanced use and development of land consistent with sound environmental policies
Protect the quality and quantity of prime agricultural and environmentally sensitive lands
Facilitate safe and economical provision of streets, water, wastewater disposal, stormwater drainage, schools, libraries, utilities, parks, fire and police facilities, and other public requirements
Regulate the density of population, authorized uses within the zoning districts, the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence, mixed uses, prevent the overcrowding of land, and avoid the undue concentration of population
Preserve features of historic and archeological significance
Establish levels of service in these Regulations to ensure the availability and location of concurrent and adequate public facilities by state, county, regional, or other service providers (including transportation, stormwater management, sewer, water, telephone, electric and gas utilities, emergency services, fire, police, parks, open space, library and schools) consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as amended; and to insure appropriate financing for services and facilities necessary to protect the health, safety and general welfare of current and future residents
Establish administrative regulations to oversee the land development process and to establish appropriate and proportional fees for City, State and board review of development approvals
Maintain predictability of the development approval process, protect vested rights, and assure fairness for affected landowners
Protect the planning process through adoption of interim development controls during studies, citizen forums and public hearings necessary for the formulation and adoption of updated comprehensive plans and amended land development regulations, by preventing the establishment of non-conforming uses during the planning process which would be inconsistent with proposed amendments and insuring full citizen and developer participation.

Please note that this document is subject to revisions at any time.

Building Permits

Click the following link for the
Building Permit Application document.

All new construction (residential and business) buildings and major modifications or additions to existing buildings requires a building permit. Inspections will be conducted throughout the construction phases. New construction projects in the Lakeside Residential Zoning area also must be approved by the Lake Lotawana Association.

Dock Permits

Click the following link for the
Dock Permit Application document.

The city’s requirements for a dock on Lake Lotawana concern construction design and materials, size, spacing and utilities. Anyone building a new dock or replacing an old dock on Lake Lotawana must first get prior approval from the Lake Lotawana Association for location, and size before applying for a Dock Permit from the City.

Miscellaneous Permits

Click the following link for the
Miscellaneous Permit Application document.

Basically used for small projects where full or specialized permits are not warranted such as re-roofing, siding, interior remodeling, and appliance or utility upgrades or replacements (where inspections are required).

Development Approval Application

Click the following link for the
Development Approval Application document.

This application is required for all proposed residential and commercial developments, proposed zoning changes, conditional use applications, administrative appeals, annexation requests, and plat/construction plan submittals.

Demolition Permit Application

Click the following link for the
Demolition Permit Application document.

A Demolition Permit is required prior to the removal of any significant structure. An application for a Demolition Permit with all required items must be submitted to the Permit Department at City Hall no less than 72 hours prior to obtaining a Building Permit.

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