City of Lake Lotawana

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Meeting Schedule

Board of Adjustment

Agendas & Minutes

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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 at City Hall on the fourth Tuesday of each month on an as needed basis at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Mike McFadden Chairman
Lisa Roush Morse Alt. Chairman
Tim Chamblin
Abby Moog
Scott Stafford
Dave Hokanson Alternate
Dean Martin Alternate
Scott Miles Alternate

land development regulations

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 2nd Wednesday of the month on as needed basis at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.

Dave Cooley Chairman
Jerry Frazier Vice Chairman
Commissioner James Goetz
Alderman Doug Carlson

Mayor Tracy Rasmussen

development approval application

Board of Adjustment

Lake Lotawana Board of Adjustment Meeting Schedule and Deadlines

City Calendar

We have a Planning & Zoning Commission and a Board of Adjustment. These two groups work together to ensure that our City zoning and subdivision issues, site plans, permit requests, plat submittals, disputes, appeals and hearings are taken care of in the best interest of the Residents and the City.

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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.

Meeting Schedule

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 (221 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 Purpose and Intent

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.