Building Commissioner:     Greg Potts

Building permit

Contractor registration

 

Planning and Zoning Procedures & Guidelines
Village of Bentleyville

 

Meeting Dates:
Fourth (4th) Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Special meetings may be called by the Planning Chairman.

****All submittals to the Planning Commission must be made at least two weeks prior to the meeting of the Planning Commission at which action is desired.*****
 

Responsibilities:
Residential Structures
New dwellings
Additions
Garages, Sheds, and Gazebos
Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs, and Tennis Courts
Fences and Gates
Decks and Patios
Subdivisions: Two lots or more
Lot Splits and Consolidations
Changing land countour, grade; Topsoil removal

 

What to look For (based on a typical new home)

Does site plan meet Village Engineer's Criteria - Village Engineer will issue a report prior to Planning Meeting

Setbacks (60,000 square feet minimum lot size)
Front - 120' to center of street
Side - 35'
Rear - 50'

Height of Building
Two stories or 35'

Lot Coverage
30% of lot maximum
One main dwelling per lot
Minimum frontage 200'

Accessory Buildings
Rear yard only
One story or 25' height limit

Garages
Minimum dimensions: 20' wide, 22' deep

Decks
25' to rear lot line
35' to side line

Planning Submittals
Three sets of drawings, two weeks prior to meeting
Letter from Homeowners' Association, if applicable
Variances require signed letter from neighbor(s) and proof of hardship
Planning makes recommendation, then Council aproves
Preliminary plat approval required for subdivisions

Miscellaneous

Water Tie-ins
Before a permit is granted for a new dwelling, all water assessments must be paid in addition to a tap-in fee

Changing Land Contours
Applications forwarded to Planning Commisson by Village Engineer
Any denial by Planning Commission may be appealed to Council
Planning Commission shall review all permit applications to make sure site is safe from flooding

Telecommunication Towers
Only allowed on Government or Metro Park Property
Application to Planning required

Gas Wells
Permits issued by the State of Ohio
Any appeals will be heard by the Planning Commission