The Planning Commission came into being by order of Ordinance 228, (passed 6-12-1964), in 151.111 (A) Planning Commission
A Planning Commission to administer the details of the application of the regulations, restrictions, and limitations provided by the zoning plan herein adopted, is hereby created.
Additional ordinances have been passed by the Village Council, but are not codified nor available on the Americal Legal Publishing Building/Zoning Ordinances Web site. Thus they are provided on this Web site for you to read and review. As is stated above, be sure to consult with the Planning Commissioner if you have any questions.
Note to Appraisers
All property within the Village of Riverlea is zoned Single-Family Residence, per Section 151.020 of the Village of Riverlea Zoning Code.
District Boundaries. There is hereby established an Architectural District which shall include all lots within the area of the corporate boundaries of the Village of Riverlea, as established from time to time.
How Does a person get permission to build, alter or add-on to their home?
Persons considering additions or alterations should contact the Village Clerk/Treasurer. All plans must be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commissioner and the Planning Commission prior to building permit application. Select here to take a look at a short guide for getting through the necessary steps. The Building and Planning Commission meets monthly, usually the second Monday of the month, pending the need to meet. They do not do building inspection, only architectural review and zoning compliance.
Planning Commission Meetings
Planning Commission meetings are held on the second Monday each month at 7:00 pm, pending the need to meet. The ARB does not do building inspection, only architectural review and zoning compliance. All Village residents are welcome and encouraged to attend the meetings.
Here are some of the forms you may need to read, fill out and apply for consideration by the Village of Riverlea Planning Commission. Please note that they are in a .pdf file format designated by [PDF] following the link. PDF files require the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader software to open them. If you do not have Reader, you may use the following link to Adobe to download it for free at: Adobe Acrobat Reader.
