LAKE GENEVA

ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
 

The Lake Geneva Manor Association Board of Directors, on June 17, 2006,
approved the formation of the Lake Geneva Manor Association
Homeowner Architectural Review Committee (LGMARC).
 

The goals of the committee are many, but include maintaining the
neighborhood feel and neighborly relationships, working with the builder
and the City Plan Commission (CPC) and City Council and City Staff.
 

In July, 2013, the Board of Directors assumed the role and responsibilities
of the Architectural Committee. Members of the Association going
before the City Plan Commission should provide neighbors within
300 feet with plans prior to approaching the LGMARC.
 

The Board of Directors may choose to support, oppose or not comment on actions being proposed to the CPC based upon the plans submitted, the written feedback from its members and its experience with similar proposals. CPC meetings are held on the third Monday of the month. Information must be received by the Board no less than three weeks in advance of the relevant CPC meeting.

BUILDING GUIDELINES WITHIN LAKE GENEVA MANOR
(revised 09/26/2016)

1. Lot Size: the typical single lot in the Manor is zoned ER-1 and will typically require a conditional use variance to be treated as a SR-4 lot for most construction:  
•                50% Green space minimum
•                40% Building foot print for residence and garage
•                10% Hard Space for driveway, sidewalks, accessory buildings
 

2. Height: Limited to 32 feet highest point of any roof 
 

3. Maximum total area living floor space: 35% of total lot area
•                Wall Height at change of exterior: at any residential building exterior wall elevation, when a knee wall (a wall height from the top of the building foundation wall to the underside of the interior first floor structural floor jousts) exceeds 3 feet in or 36 inches in height and has window openings used for access, views or ventilation purposes, the lower level basement room or open area serviced by these window openings, shall be considered actual living areas and will be included in the overall required 35% maximum total living floor space.

4.  Set backs are based upon city zoning code 98-402: (based upon SR-4 zoning – these the minimums required):   
•                Street side: 25 Ft
•                Side yard: 6 Ft minimum
•                Total both side lots lines to house/garage: 15 Ft
•                Rear yard: 30 Ft
 

5. Fences may require a city building permit and are regulated by the city zoning code 98-720. Those planning on adding a fence should provide the relevant information to the adjacent neighbors and the LGMARC (Board of Directors)
•                Fences over 30” must be of acceptable materials
•                Fences on the street side must be a minimum of 60% opaque unless a conditional use variance is granted
•                No fence, landscape wall, or decorative post shall be located closer than 2 feet to the front yard or street yard property line. Fences may be located on any property line abutting a side or rear yard.
•                Maximum Height: 
•                The maximum height of any fence, landscape wall, or decorative post shall be the following: 
Fences in excess of 36" tall shall not be permitted within a required yard setback, including street front yard, street side yard, and street rear yard, except with the granting of a conditional use permit per Section 98-905. (Ord. No. 98-11 11/9/98) 6 feet when located on any residentially zoned property, but not within a required front yard setback or a required street yard setback; and 8 feet when located on any non-residentially zoned property, but not within a required front yard or a required street yard, except that security fences may exceed this height. 
•   Orientation: Any and all fences, landscape walls, or decorative posts shall be erected so as to locate visible supports and other structural components toward the subject property. 
•  Maintenance: Any and all fences, landscape walls, or decorative posts shall be maintained in a structurally sound and attractive manner. 
•   Swimming Pools:  Fencing for swimming pools shall be provided per the Model Swimming Pool Enclosure Code established by the National Spa and Pool Institute (NSPI), which is available from the City Public Works Department.  

6. For houses torn down or replaced for any reason:
•  Should be replaced with a house that fits within the general foot print of the house torn down and generally comply with the above standards.
•  Complete engineer certified drainage analysis
•  Soil erosion protection plan
•   Final grade plan
•   Final landscape plan, including, if any, trees removed for construction to be replaced on property.
•   Residence elevations, material and color scheme
•   No detached garages (this is a deed restriction)
•    Builder to clean streets after excavation and other related work
 

7. All new residence construction, new additions, garages, accessory buildings, second story additions, plans shall be presented to the LGMARC 30 days before any City Plan Commission presentation.
 

8. The homeowner should provide the same information to neighbors within 300 feet of the lot. The LGMARC requires a correct set of building plans for the construction project, certified and sealed, by a professional architect and/or engineer.

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