Village of Random Lake Ordinance
CHAPTER 17 - ZONING CODE

17.201 ARCHITECTURAL CONTROL (Cr. Ord. #10?]98). 

(1) PURPOSE.  The purpose of the Architectural Review Board (A.R.B.) is to regulate the exterior design, appearance, use and location of structures, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter, in such a manner as to preserve and enhance values and maintain harmonious relationships among structures.

(2) ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD.  The Architectural Review Board will consist of 3 members of the Planning Commission with 2 alternates also from the Planning Commission.  These will be appointed by the Village President and approved by the Village Board for a one year term.  They will report to the Planning Commission on findings and recommendations allowing the Planning Commission to either approve or disapprove plans. 

(3)PRINCIPLES To implement and define criteria for the purpose set forth in this Chapter, the following principles are established:

(a)No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is of unorthodox or abnormal character in relation to its surroundings as to be unsightly or offensive to generally accepted taste and community standards.

(b)No building shall be permitted, the design or exterior appearance of which is so identical with those adjoining as to create excessive monotony or drabness.

(c)No building shall be permitted where any exposed facade is constructed or faced with a finished material which is aesthetically incompatible with the other facades and which presents an unattractive appearance to the public and to surrounding properties.

(d)No building or sign shall be permitted to be sited on the property in a manner which would unnecessarily destroy or substantially damage the natural beauty of the area, particularly insofar as it would adversely affect values incident to ownership of land in that area, or which would unnecessarily have an adverse effect on the beauty and general enjoyment of existing structures on adjoining properties.

(e)Accessory structures for single?]family, 2?]family, 3-family and multi-family buildings shall be of a similar architectural appearance and material as the primary building on the property.

(4)ADMINISTRATION.  The Zoning Administrator shall require the each zoning permit application be accompanied by the following for review by the Architectural Review Board.

• Three sets of building plans.
• A list of all materials and colors to be used on the exterior.
• Three plot plans with all buildings, driveway(s), parking areas, top of basement wall or slab on grade elevations and green space.
• An erosion control plan to be in effect during and after construction until lawn is established.

All applicants turned in by the second Monday of every month will be reviewed by the A.R.B. and presented to the full Planning Commission on the third Monday of the month either for approval or recommendations.

(5)REVIEW AND FINDINGS. The exterior of no structure, where permits are required, shall not be altered, placed or erected on any lot until the building plans, specifications, and site plan showing the location thereof have been approved in writing by the Architectural Review Board. Such review shall be as to size, quality, materials, harmony of exterior design and colors with existing and planned structures, and as to location with respect to topography, neighboring structures, setbacks, finished grade elevations, driveway(s), landscaping or other natural characteristics of the affected lot, adjacent lots and improvements thereon.  The Planning Commission shall review the referred plans and prepare the comments and recommendations of the Building Inspector and Architectural Review Board to approve or disapprove of the plans. The Planning Commission shall not approve any building plans unless it finds, by a preponderance of the evidence after viewing the application, that the structure, as planned, will not violate the principles set forth in sub. (3) above.

(6)APPEALS.  Any person aggrieved by any decision of the Planning Commission related to architectural control may appeal the decision to the Village Board.  Such appeal shall be filed with the Clerk?]Treasurer within 30 days after filing of the decision with the Zoning Administrator.