LMIB Impervious Surface

Impervious Surfaces

Zoning change may affect Lake Mitchell property owners

On February 7, 2007 the Wexford Board of County Commissioners approved an amendment to the Lake Mitchell Overlay which stipulates that no more than 33% of one’s property on Lake Mitchell may be covered by an impervious surface. “Impervious Surface” means surface material incapable of being penetrated by water and includes the foundation lines of buildings, paved parking and drives, bricks, pavers, patio blocks or other surfaces which does not allow water to penetrate.

Prior to new construction, reconstruction, remodeling or other construction activity including paved parking, drives, sidewalks or any impervious surface, the lot owner is required to a obtain a grading and drainage permit showing that drainage as a result of construction activity, is not directed toward or directly into Lake Mitchell or onto adjacent properties. Rain gutters, directing runoff into French drains, collection crocks, reverse crowns for paved driveways, or other acceptable methods of controlling run-off from the building site shall be used. The most effective method of control to be determined by the Wexford County Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Officer. Permits may be obtained through the Wexford County Building Department, 401 N. Lake Street in Cadillac.