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AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "HISTORIC PRESERVATION"
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976,as amended,entitled"Historic
Preservation"be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 20
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
CHAPTER 20.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
20.02.010: SHORT TITLE:
The Ordinance codified in this Title shall be known,cited, and referred to as the ELGIN HISTORIC
PRESERVATION ORDINANCE.
20.02.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The purpose of this Title is to promote the educational,cultural,economic and general welfare of the
community by:
A. Providing a mechanism to identify, designate, preserve, protect enhance and
encourage the continued utilization and rehabilitation of landmarks, buildings,
fixtures, facades, places, districts, and natural objects within the City which have
historical,community,architectural or aesthetic interest or value to the City of Elgin
and its citizens;
B. Safeguarding, protecting and enhancing the City's historic and cultural heritage, as
embodied and reflected in such areas,districts,places,buildings,structures,and other
objects determined eligible for designation by ordinance as "Elgin landmarks" and
historic districts";
C. Preserving the character and vitality of neighborhoods, to promote economic
development through rehabilitation, and to stabilize and improve the property tax
base of Elgin;
D. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the City of Elgin to homeowners,
home buyers,tourists,visitors,businesses,and shoppers, and thereby to support and
promote business,commerce,industry,and tourism and to provide economic benefit
to the City of Elgin;
E. Fostering and encouraging the preservation,restoration, and rehabilitation of areas,
districts, places, buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects, including
districts and neighborhoods, and thereby prevent urban blight and in some cases
reverse current urban deterioration.
F. Fostering the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the City of Elgin
through the designation of"Elgin landmarks and historic districts";
G. Encouraging orderly and efficient development that recognizes the special value to
the City of Elgin of the protection of areas, districts, places, buildings, structures,
works of art, and other objects designated as `Elgin landmarks";
H. Encouraging the continuation of surveys and studies of Elgin's historical and
architectural resources and the maintenance and updating of a list of areas, districts,
places,buildings, structures,works of art,and other objects which may be worthy of
landmark designation; and
I. Encouraging public participation in identifying and preserving historical and
architectural resources through public hearings on proposed designations,Certificates
of Appropriateness, building permits, and economic hardship variations.
J. Encouraging civic pride in the accomplishments of the past as manifested in existing
structures and landscapes.
CHAPTER 20.04
DEFINITIONS
20.04.005: DEFINITIONS GENERALLY:
Unless specifically defined below, or unless specifically defined in title 19 of this code, words or
phrases in this title shall be interpreted in accordance with definitions contained in Webster's
dictionary.
20.04.010: TERMS DEFINED:
ADAPTIVE USE: Rehabilitation of a historic structure for use other than its original use.
ALTERATION: Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural features of
a structure, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction, reconstruction, addition,
sandblasting,water blasting,chemical cleaning,chemical stopping,or removal of any structure,but
not including changes to the color of exterior paint.
AREA: A specific geographic division of the city.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: A certificate issued by the building official or the Elgin
Heritage Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration, construction, removal or
demolition of a landmark or of a structure within an historic district.
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CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP:A certificate issued by the Elgin heritage commission
authorizing an alteration, construction, removal or demolition even though a certificate of
appropriateness has previously been denied.
CITY COUNCIL: The city council of the city of Elgin.
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COMMISSION: The Elgin heritage commission.
COMMISSIONERS: Voting members of the Elgin heritage commission.
CONSTRUCTION: The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection of a new
principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION: Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a structure within
an historic district.
DESIGN GUIDELINES:The design guideline manual dated March 1997(Revised 2004),prepared
by the Elgin heritage commission and consultant Thomason and Associates, and other guidelines
which may be adopted by the city council from time to time.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE: The architectural character and general
composition of the exterior of a structure, or natural object, including, but not limited to, the kind
and texture of the building material and the type, design and character of all windows, doors, light
fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION: The preservation and replacement of those
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contribute to its historic, architectural, and cultural value.
HISTORIC DISTRICT: An area designated as an"historic district"by ordinance of the city council
and which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one or more landmarks and which
may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that, while not of such historic or
architectural significance to be designated as landmarks, nevertheless contribute to the overall
historic or architectural characteristics of the historic district.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The thoughtful management saving from destruction or
deterioration, old and historic buildings, sites, structures, and providing for their continued use by
means of restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive use
HISTORICALLY/ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE: A
residential structure listed as a significant or contributing structure,or a structure having the potential
to be listed as a significant or contributing structure as a result of historic/architectural rehabilitation,
within an Elgin historic district; or a residential structure designated as a landmark, or listed in the
national register of historic places.
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LANDMARK: A property,structure or natural object designated as a"landmark"by ordinance of the
city council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this title, that is worthy of rehabilitation,
restoration and presentation because of its historic or architectural significance to the city.
LAWFUL,CONFORMING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE: A residential structure determined by
the city to be lawful and conforming with respect to use under title 19 of this code.
OWNERS OF RECORD: The person,corporation or other legal entity who holds fee simple title in a
subject property.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: The building officials and code administrators property
maintenance code as amended and adopted by the city council of the city of Elgin.
RECONSTRUCTION: The act or process of reproducing by new construction, the exact form and
detail of a vanished building,structure,or object,or a part thereof,as it appeared at a specific period
of time.
REHABILITATION: The process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair or
alteration,which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions and
features of the property which are significant to its historic, architectural and cultural values.
REPLICATION: Constructing a building so that it is an exact replica or imitation of an historic
architectural style or period.
RELOCATION: Any repositioning of a structure on its site or moving it to another site.
REPAIR: Any change that does not require a building permit,that is not construction,relocation or
alteration and does not alter the exterior architectural appearance of the structure.
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE: A structure used exclusively as a dwelling unit and for other uses
permitted as accessory to a dwelling unit under title 19 of this code.
RESTORATION: The act or process of accurately taking a building's appearance back to a specific
period of time by removing later work and by replacing missing earlier features to match the original.
SIGNIFICANT EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE:Foundation;siding;masonry;stucco;
roofs; chimneys; gutters; downspouts; entrances and doors;windows;porches; stoops and railings;
cornices and friezes;ornamentation including trim,brackets,hood molds,shutters,awnings and light
fixtures; grade levels adjacent to buildings; garages, outbuildings and other accessory structures.
STABILIZATION: The act or process of applying measures essential to the maintenance of a
deteriorated building as it exists at present, establishing structural stability and a weather-resistant
enclosure.
STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION: The secretary of the interior's standards for rehabilitation
and guidelines for rehabilitating historic buildings as promulgated by the U.S. Department of the
Interior,National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division.
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STRUCTURE: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or temporary
location on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
buildings, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for tennis courts, radio and
television antennas, including supporting towers, swimming pools, air conditioners, heat pumps,
satellite dishes, basketball standards and solar energy equipment.
TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURE:A structure which is subordinate in purpose to;which
is customarily and traditionally designed, intended and used incidental to; and which is located on
the same zoning lot as the principal structure served and which is established for a fixed period of
time with the intent to discontinue and remove such structure on the expiration of the time period
which shall not exceed four (4) years. Examples of temporary accessory structures include a
contractor's office, a development sales office and a modular classroom.
CHAPTER 20.06
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION AND DESIGNATION
20.06.010: NOMINATION OF LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
Nominations for individual properties as landmarks: Nominations for an individual property as a
landmark shall be made to the Heritage Commission on a form prepared by it and may be made and
submitted by the Heritage Commission, owner of record of the nominated property or structure, or
the City Council.
Nominations for historic districts: Nominations for a historic district shall be made to the Heritage
Commission on a form prepared by it and may be made and submitted by the Heritage Commission,
at least a majority of owners of record of the nominated properties or structures within the proposed
district, or the City Council.
Owner Consent: Nominations for landmarks or historic districts made by the Elgin Heritage
Commission, shall be accompanied by the written consent of the property owner(s) of record for
individual landmarks, or the written consent of at least a majority of the owners of record of
properties within the proposed historic district.No building that is owned by a religious organization
and is used primarily as a place for the conduct of religious ceremonies shall be nominated for
designation as a historical landmark without the expressed consent of the owner(s)of record of such
a property.
20.06.020: FEES:
A. Each nomination request submitted to the Heritage Commission pursuant to this
Chapter shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) for
landmark nominations and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for historic district
nominations.A nomination submitted without this fee shall have no effect under this
Title. Nomination requests submitted by the Heritage Commission or the City
Council shall be exempt from the payment of any fees.
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B. In addition to the nomination fee, each applicant shall pay for the costs of providing
an accurate verbatim account of the public hearing.A deposit of two hundred dollars
($200.00) shall be made at the time of application to cover the direct costs of
recording and transcription of the public hearing. If the cost is less than the deposit,
the remainder shall be paid in full to the applicant.If the cost exceeds the deposit,the
applicant shall pay the additional amount in full prior to consideration of the
nomination by the City Council.
C. Any party pursuing an appeal pursuant to this Title, including an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), or a Certificate of Economic Hardship, shall
pay the costs associated with such appeal. The Heritage Commission or the City
Council, as the case may be, may require a deposit for such costs prior to the
processing of any appeal.
20.06.030: CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION:
A nominated structure, property, or area must be fifty(50) years of age on the date of designation
unless it is an integral part of a designated historic district or if it has otherwise achieved significance
of exceptional importance.
The Heritage Commission shall, upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a
determination as to whether a nominated structure, property or area meets one or more of the
following criteria:
A. That it has character, interest or value as part of the development,heritage or cultural
characteristics of the community, county, State or country;
B. That its location was a site of a significant local, county, State or national event;
C. That it is identified with a person who significantly contributed to the development of
the community, county, State or country;
D. That it embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for
the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials;
E. That it is identified as the work of a master builder, designer, architect or landscape
architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the community,
county, State or country;
F. That it embodies elements of design,detailing,materials or craftsmanship that render
it architecturally significant;
G. That it embodies design elements that make it structurally or architecturally
innovative;
H. That it has a unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an
established or familiar visual feature;
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I. That it is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure,including,but
not limited to, farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures,with a high
level of integrity or architectural significance;
J. That it is suitable for preservation or restoration.
Any structure,property or area that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also have sufficient
integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or
restoration.
20.06.040: NOTIFICATION OF NOMINATION:
The Heritage Commission shall schedule a public hearing on a nomination within ninety(90)days
following receipt of such nomination.In cases of a nomination of a structure as a landmark,notice of
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the date,time,place and purpose of the public hearing and a copy of the completed nomination form
shall be sent by regular mail to the owner(s)of record and to the nominators, at least thirty(30)days
prior to the date of the hearing. Notice of the nomination of a landmark shall also be published at
least once in a newspaper having general circulation in the City not less than fifteen(15)days prior
to the date of the hearing. The publication notice shall state'the common street address and legal
description of a nominated landmark along with the date, time, place and purpose of the public
hearing.In cases of a nomination of any area as an historic district,notice of the date,time,place and
purpose of the public hearing and a copy of the completed nomination form shall be sent by regular
mail to the common street address of each structure located within the boundaries of a nominated
historic district and to the nominators,at least thirty(30)days prior to the date of the hearing.Notice
of the nomination of an historic district shall also be published at least once a week for two (2)
consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the City not less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the date of the hearing. The publication notice shall state the legal description and
boundaries of a nominated historic district along with the date,time,place and purpose of the public
hearing.
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20.06.050: OBJECTION BY OWNERS OF RECORD OF A NOMINATED LANDMARK OR
OF PROPERTIES WITHIN A NOMINATED HISTORIC DISTRICT:
An objection to the nomination of a landmark or of an area as an historic district may be made by
petition signed by a majority of the owners of record of the nominated landmark or the properties in
the nominated uses. Such an objection shall be filed with the Heritage Commission prior to the close
of the public hearing on the nomination and shall bar the renomination of the subject property or area
as a landmark or a historic district for a period of two (2) years from the filing of the objection. In
such cases where a majority of the owners of record have filed an objection,the subject property or
area shall not be designated as a landmark or an historic district except by a favorable vote of two-
thirds (2/3) of the members of the Council then holding office.
20.06.060: PUBLIC HEARING:
Oral or written testimony concerning the significance of the nominated landmark or historic district
shall be taken at the public hearing from any person concerning the nomination. The Heritage
Commission may present expert testimony or present its own evidence regarding the compliance of
the nominated landmark or historic district with the criteria for consideration of a nomination set
forth in Section 20.06.030 of this Chapter.The owner of any nominated landmark or of any property
within a nominated historic district shall be permitted to appear and be represented by counsel and
shall be allowed reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the issues presented and shall
be provided a reasonable opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses. A transcript of the entire
hearing shall be made by a court reporter. The hearing may be continued from time to time to a date
certain and shall be closed upon completion of testimony and the submission of evidence.
20.06.070: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION BY HERITAGE COMMISSION:
Within thirty(30)days following close of the public hearing,the Heritage Commission shall make a
determination upon the evidence whether the nominated landmark or historic district meets the
criteria for designation. Such a determination shall be passed by resolution of the Heritage
Commission and shall be accompanied by a report stating the findings of the Heritage Commission
concerning the application of the criteria for designation in Section 20.06.030 of this Chapter and the
nominated landmark or historic district. The report accompanying the Heritage Commission's
resolution shall also include the following information:
A. Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or
historic district as it relates to the criteria for designation;
B. Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic
district;
C. In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:
1. The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that
should be protected,
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2. The types of construction, alteration,removal and demolition,other than the
requiring a building or demolition permit, that should be reviewed for
appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 20.08 and 20.10 of
this Title;
D. In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for designation:
1. The type of significant exterior architectural features of the structures within
the nominated historic district that would be protected,
2. The types of alterations and demolitions that should be reviewed for
appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 20.08 and 20.10 of
this Title;
E. Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of certificates of
appropriateness to the nominated landmark or historic district;
F. The relationship of the nominated landmark or historic district to the ongoing effort
of the Heritage Commission to identify and nominate all potential areas and
structures that meet the criteria for designation;
G. Recommendations as td appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area
regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations and placing
regulations necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the nominated landmark or
historic district;
H. A map showing the location of the nominated landmark and the boundaries of the
nominated historic district including a listing of all street addresses and the number
of principal buildings within a nominated historic district.
20.06.080: NOTIFICATION OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION:
Notice of determination of the Heritage Commission,including a copy of the report,shall be sent by
regular mail to the owner(s) of record of a nominated landmark, and to the common address of all
property within a nominated historic district and to the nominator within seven (7) days following
adoption of the resolution. Within seven (7) days following a determination by the Heritage
Commission whether the nominated landmark or historic district meets the criteria for designation,a
copy of the resolution and report accompanied by a recommendation whether the nominated
landmark or historic district should be designated shall be sent to the Council.
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20.06.090: APPEAL:
A determination by the Heritage Commission that the nominated landmark or historic district does
not meet the criteria for designation may be appealed to the City Council.The nominator or owner of
the nominated landmark or of property within the nominated historic district must,within thirty(30)
days after the postmarked date of the notice of the determination, file with the City Clerk such a
written appeal to the Council.
20.06.100: ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL:
The Council shall, after receiving the recommendation that the nominated landmark or historic
district be designated,or after receiving a written appeal,either reject the recommendation or written
appeal by formed resolution or designate the landmark or historic district by an ordinance. The
Council may hold a public hearing before enacting the resolution or ordinance and provide notice
and take testimony in the same manner as provided in Sections 20.06.040 and 20.06.060 of this
Chapter. The City Clerk shall provide written notification of the action of the Council by regular
mail to the nominator, the applicant, and the owner(s) of record of the nominated landmark and to
the common street address of all property within a nominated historic district. The notice shall
include a copy of the designation ordinance or resolution passed by the Council and shall be sent
within seven(7)days of the Council action.A copy of each designation ordinance shall be sent to the
Heritage Commission, the Planning and Land Use Commission and the Community Development
Department.
20.06.110: INTERIM CONTROL PENDING CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Upon the submission of a nomination to designate a landmark or an historic district or an addition to
an existing district to the Heritage Commission, all permits issued by the Community Development
Department for such buildings or property within an area nominated for designation shall be
accompanied by a certificate of appropriateness from the Building Official,at least until such time as
a final determination is made on the nomination.Notwithstanding the above language,the Building
Official may issue permits for work done on the interior of any structure.After a denial by Council,a
new petition for the same building or properties shall not be filed for a period of one year from the
date of denial.New construction,alteration or demolition work begun pursuant to a building permit
issued prior to the receipt of a nomination for landmark or historic district shall not be subject to
review by the Commission unless such permit has expired, been canceled or revoked.
20.06.120: AMENDMENT OR RESCISSION OF DESIGNATION:
Designation may be amended or rescinded upon petition to the Heritage Commission and
compliance with the same procedure and according to the same criteria set forth herein for such
designation. A petition to rescind the designation of a landmark or historic district shall be
accompanied by the written consent of a majority of the property owners of record of the landmark or
historic district within the designated area.
20.06.130: RECORDING OF ORDINANCE:
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A certified copy of the ordinance designating a landmark or historic district shall be recorded with
the county recorder in the county in which the subject property is located.
CHAPTER 20.08
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
20.08.010: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REQUIRED:
A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before the following actions affecting the exterior
architectural appearance of any designated landmark or of any property within an historic district
maybe undertaken:
A. Any construction, alteration,removal or demolition requiring a building permit from
the City;
B. Any construction, alteration, removal or demolition affecting a significant exterior
architectural feature.
20.08.020: APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS:
A. Applications To Design Review Subcommittee: Applications for a certificate of
appropriateness,including the accompanying plans and specifications,shall be made
to the Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission. The Design
Review Subcommittee shall issue or deny a certificate of appropriateness within
thirty (30) days of the receipt of a completed application. The Design Review
Subcommittee shall provide technical assistance as to the application of design
guidelines for proposed work on any landmark or on any property within an historic
district.
B. Administrative Approvals: The Building Official, or his designee, may issue
certificates of appropriateness for certain routine or emergency kinds of work
applications as specified by the Heritage Commission in its rules. The Heritage
Commission shall adopt rules specifying routine or emergency kinds of work
applications which may be processed by the Building Official or his designee.
20.08.030: DESIGN GUIDELINES:
In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the Heritage Commission and the
Design Review Subcommittee shall apply the design guidelines as set forth in the Design Guideline
Manual dated March 1997 (Revised 2004), prepared by the Elgin Heritage Commission and
consultant Thomason and Associates, as a standard for whether to issue such certificates and other
guidelines which may be adopted by the City Council from time to time.
20.08.040: DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall be accompanied by a statement of the reasons for the
denial. The Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission shall make recommendations
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to the applicant concerning changes, if any, in the proposed action that would cause the Design
Review Subcommittee to reconsider its denial and shall confer with the applicant and attempt to
resolve as quickly as possible the differences between the applicant and the Design Review
Subcommittee. The applicant may submit an amended application or reapply for a certificate of
appropriateness that takes into consideration the recommendations of the Design Review
Subcommittee.
20.08.050: APPEALS:
A determination by the Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission that an
application for a certificate of appropriateness be denied may be appealed to the entire Heritage
Commission.All such appeals must be made to the Commission within ten(10)days from the denial
of the original application.
20.08.051: PUBLIC HEARING:
The Heritage Commission shall provide notice of and hold a public hearing on such appeals made to
the Commission. The Commission shall provide a reasonable opportunity for all interested persons
to present testimony or evidence under such rules as the Commission may adopt governing the
proceedings of a hearing. At the hearing each speaker shall state his name, address, and the interest
which he represents: The owner of any property appealing the decision of the Design Review
Subcommittee shall be allowed reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the proposed
work and shall be permitted to appear and be represented by counsel and have the reasonable
opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses.A transcript of the entire hearing shall be made by a
court reporter. The hearing may be continued from time to time to a date certain and shall be closed
upon completion of testimony and the submission of evidence.
In considering such appeals the Commission shall use the design guidelines as provided in Section
20.08.030 of this Chapter.The Commission shall render a decision on an appeal within ten(10)days
from its final meeting to consider the matter and shall include written findings to accompany the
• decision. A denial of a certificate of appropriateness by the Heritage Commission pursuant to this
Section may be appealed to the City Council as provided by Section 20.10.040 of this Title.
20.08.052: PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION SIGNS:
Applicants appealing the decision of the Design Review Subcommittee to the Elgin Heritage
Commission shall post a sign on the subject property informing the general public of the impending
public hearing. The public hearing notification sign shall contain the following information:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
FOR THIS PROPERTY
FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT
CITY OF ELGIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
AT (847) 931-5910
The public hearing notification sign shall be posted on the subject property on the street frontage
with the face of the sign placed perpendicular to the direction of traffic on each street and as close to
the property line as practicable.
A. The applicant shall obtain the required public hearing notification sign from the
Planning Department.
B. Public hearing notification signs shall be posted not less than fifteen(15)days prior
to the scheduled hearing.
C.. The applicant shall post a one hundred thirty five dollar($135.00) cash deposit with
the Planning Department for the return of each required public hearing notification
sign. The cash deposit shall be processed for a refund to the applicant on the return of
each sign.In the event that the sign is not returned to the Planning Department within
ten(10) days following the conclusion of the hearing for which the sign was posted,
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the one hundred thirty five dollar ($135.00) cash deposit shall be forfeited and
applied to the cost of the replacement of the sign.
20.08.054: FINDINGS AND DECISION:
If the heritage commission finds: a) that it would be unreasonable or impracticable to require an
applicant to complete the requested work to conform with the design guidelines rather than as
proposed, and b) the proposed work would be completed in such a manner that would continue to
maintain the essential form and the integrity of the historic property upon which it is proposed to be
completed,then the commission shall issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work as
requested.
20.08.060: POSTING OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A true copy of the certificate of appropriateness shall be kept on the site of work and posted so as to
be open to public view and inspection during the entire time of prosecution of the work and until
completion of the same.
20.08.070: EMERGENCY ORDERS:
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Title, whenever the Building Official finds that an
emergency exists in any landmark or property within an historic district which requires immediate
action to protect the public's health and safety or that of the occupants thereof,he may issue an order
certifying that such conditions exist and requiring actions as are necessary to meet such emergency.
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Subsequent to the correction of an emergency, the owner of an affected property shall apply for and
obtain a certificate of appropriateness and shall restore such property in conformance with the
requirements of this Title.
CHAPTER 20.10
CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
20.10.010: ISSUANCE:
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Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Title to the contrary, the Heritage Commission may
issue a certificate of economic hardship to allow for the performance of work for which a certificate
of appropriateness has been denied.
20.10.020: APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application for a certificate of economic hardship shall be made on a form prepared by the Heritage
Commission. The Heritage Commission shall schedule a public hearing concerning the application
and provide notice in the same manner as in Section 20.06.040 of this Title, and any person may
testify at the hearing concerning economic hardship in the same manner as provided by Section
20.06.060 of this Title.
The Heritage Commission may solicit expert testimony or require that the applicant for a certificate
of economic hardship make submissions concerning any or all of the following information before it
makes a determination on the application:
A. Estimate of the cost of the proposed construction, alteration,removal or demolition
and an estimate of any additional cost that would be incurred to comply with the
recommendations of the Heritage Commission for changes necessary for the issuance
of a certificate of appropriateness;
B. A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation as to
the structural soundness of any structures on the property and their suitability for
rehabilitation;
C. Estimated market value of the property in its current condition; after completion of
the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal; after any changes
recommended by the Heritage Commission; and, in the case of a proposed
demolition, after renovation of the existing property for continued use;
D. In the case of a proposed demolition, an estimate from an architect, developer, real
estate consultant, appraiser or other real estate professional experienced in
rehabilitation as to the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or reuse of the existing
structure on the property;
E. Amount paid for the property, the date of purchase, and the party from whom
purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any,between the owner of
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record or applicant and the person from whom the property was purchased, and any
terms of financing between the seller and buyer;
F. If the property is income-producing, the annual gross income from the property for
the previous two (2) years; itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the
previous two (2)years; and depreciation deduction and annual cash flow before and
after debt service, if any, during the same period;
G. Remaining balance on any mortgage or other financing secured by the property and
annual debt service, if any, for the previous two (2) years;
H. All appraisals obtained within the previous two(2)years by the owner or applicant in
connection with the purchase, financing or ownership of the property;
I. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any,
within the previous two (2) years;
J. Assessed value of the property according to the two (2) most recent assessments;
K. Real estate taxes for the previous two (2) years;
L. Form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole proprietorship, for-
profit or not-for-profit corporation, limited partnership,joint venture or other;
M. Any other information, including the income tax bracket of the owner, applicant, or
principal investors in the property considered necessary by the Heritage Commission
to make a determination as to whether the property does yield or may yield a
reasonable return to the owner.
20.10.030: FINDINGS:
A. If the Commission finds that without approval of the proposed work,the owner of the
property cannot obtain a reasonable beneficial use and a reasonable economic return
therefrom then the application shall be delayed for a period not to exceed ninety(90)
days. During this period of delay, the Commission shall investigate alternatives and
make recommendations to the City Council to allow for a reasonable beneficial use
and a reasonable economic return from the property, or to otherwise preserve the
subject property. Such plans and recommendations may include,but are not limited
to: a relaxation of the provisions of the ordinance, a reduction in real property taxes,
financial assistance, building code modifications or changes in zoning regulations.
B. If by the end of this ninety(90) day period, the Commission has found that without
approval of the proposed work,the owner of the property cannot obtain a reasonable
beneficial use and a reasonable economic return therefrom, then the Commission
shall issue a certificate of economic hardship approving the proposed work. If the
Commission finds otherwise, it shall deny the application for a certificate of
economic hardship.
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20.10.040: APPEALS TO THE CITY COUNCIL:
When a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic hardship is approved or denied by
the Heritage Commission for either a landmark or a structure within an historic district,the applicant
may,within thirty(30)days, appeal the Commission's decision to the City Council.The Council may
receive comments on the contents of the record but no new matter may be considered by the Council.
The City Council may affirm the decision or recommend changes by a majority vote of a quorum of
the Council after due consideration of the facts contained in the record submitted to the Council by
the Commission. The Council may overturn the Commission's decision by a majority vote of the
Council.
CHAPTER 20.11
TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
20.11.010: ISSUANCE; LIMITATIONS:
Notwithstanding any of the provisions Of this title to the contrary,the heritage commission may issue
a certificate to allow for a temporary accessory structure which does not conform to the design
guidelines to be located on any designated landmark property or any property within an historic
district.No temporary accessory structure which does not conform to the design guidelines shall be
located on any designated landmark property or any property within an historic district for a period of
time which exceeds four(4)years.No temporary accessory structure which does not conform to the
design guidelines shall be used as a residential dwelling unit or for any residential purpose.
Temporary accessory structures shall comply with all other codes and ordinances.
20.11.020: APPLICATION:
Application for a certificate to allow for a temporary accessory structure shall be made on a form
prepared by the heritage commission. Such application shall include at a minimum the following
information:
A. A description of the proposed temporary accessory structure including materials,
floor plan and elevations;
B. A site plan of the property in question depicting the location of any existing
structures and of the location of the proposed temporary accessory structure;
C. Information establishing that the temporary accessory structure would be located and
constructed in such a manner that when removed in the future the essential form and
the integrity of the historic property upon which the temporary accessory structure is
proposed to be located would be unimpaired;
D. Information establishing the cost of the proposed temporary accessory structure as
compared to the estimated cost of a permanent structure which would comply with
the design guidelines;
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E. A statement identifying the proposed time period the temporary accessory structure is
to be located on the historic property; and
F. A statement describing why the applicant is not presently proceeding with the
construction of a permanent structure which conforms to the design guidelines.
20.11.030: HEARING PROCEDURE:
The heritage commission shall schedule a public hearing concerning the application for a certificate
for a temporary accessory structure and provide a publication notice in the same manner as in section
20.06.040 of this title, and any person may testify at the hearing concerning the proposed temporary
accessory structure in the same manner as provided by section 20.06.060 of this title.
20.11.040: FEES:
Each application submitted to the heritage commission pursuant to this chapter shall be accompanied
by a fee in the amount of fifty dollars($50.00). An application submitted without this fee shall have
no effect under this title. In addition to the application fee, each applicant shall pay for the costs of
providing an accurate, verbatim account of the public hearing. A deposit of two hundred dollars
($200.00) shall be made at the time of application to cover the direct costs of recording and
transcription of the public hearing. If the cost is less than the deposit,the remainder shall be paid in
full to the applicant. If the cost exceeds the deposit,the applicant shall pay the additional amount in
full.
20.11.050: FINDINGS AND DECISION:
If the heritage commission finds: a) that it would be unreasonable or impracticable to require an
applicant to construct a permanent structure which conforms with the design guidelines rather than
the proposed temporary accessory structure, and b) the temporary accessory structure would be
located and constructed in such a manner that when removed in the future the essential form and the
integrity of the historic property upon which the temporary accessory structure is proposed to be
located would be unimpaired then the commission shall issue a certificate for the proposed
temporary accessory structure. If the commission finds otherwise, it shall deny the application for a
certificate for a temporary accessory structure. A certificate for a temporary accessory structure shall
be issued for the time period as requested in the application therefor but in no event shall exceed four
(4) years.
20.11.060: REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURE:
A temporary accessory structure for which a certificate has been issued pursuant to this chapter shall
be removed upon the expiration of the certificate authorizing such temporary accessory structure. It
is unlawful for any person who is the owner of property upon which a temporary accessory structure
is located for which a certificate has been issued pursuant to this chapter to fail to remove such
temporary accessory structure upon the expiration of the certificate issued therefor. If the owner of
property upon which a temporary accessory structure is located fails to remove such temporary
accessory structure upon the expiration of the certificate issued therefor,the city may file an action in
the circuit court complaining of a violation of the provisions of this chapter and requesting an order
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commanding the owner to remove the temporary accessory structure or alternatively requesting an
order authorizing entry onto the subject property to remove the temporary accessory structure and for
such other relief as may be provided by law.
20.11.070: LIEN:
If the temporary accessory structure is removed by the city or by someone directed to remove the
temporary accessory structure on behalf of the city, a notice of lien of the cost and expense thereof
incurred by the city shall be recorded in the following manner: The city or the person performing the
service by authority of the city, in its or his own name, may file notice of lien in the office of the
recorder of deeds in the county in which said real estate is located.The notice of lien shall consist of
a sworn statement setting out a description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof,the
amount of money representing the cost and expense incurred or payable for the service,and the date
or dates when said costs or expenses were incurred by the city, and shall be filed within sixty(60)
days after the cost and expense is incurred. For the purpose of this chapter cost and expense shall be
a sum equal to the cost of removal of the temporary accessory structure plus an administrative fee
equal to the actual cost of removal of the temporary accessory structure, but not less than one
hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) to cover general overall
overhead, inspection expenses, location of and notice to owner, and incidental and related actions.
Upon filing of a notice of lien as provided herein, the city shall have a lien upon the land described
therein and upon which the temporary accessory structure removal or other service have been made
to seek secure costs and expenses thereof and nine percent (9%) interest per year on the amount
which interest shall begin accruing sixty (60) days after the cost is incurred. Such lien shall be in
addition to and shall not constitute a waiver of additional penalties, including, but not limited to,
fines, as may be available by law. After notice of lien has been filed,a release of lien shall be issued
upon payment of the costs, expenses and interest as provided herein. The parties seeking the relief
shall be responsible for filing same in the office of the recorder of deeds for the appropriate county.
20.11.080: APPEALS:
When a certificate for a temporary accessory structure is denied by the heritage commission, the
applicant may,within thirty(30)days,appeal the commission's decision to the city council.The city
council may affirm the decision or recommend changes by a majority vote of a quorum of the city
council after due consideration of the facts contained in the records submitted to the city council by
the commission. The city council may overturn the commission's decision by a majority vote of the
city council.
CHAPTER 20.12
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
20.12.010: DESIGNATION OF EXISTING HISTORIC DISTRICT:
The area designated on the map attached to the Ordinance codified in this Title and made a part of
this Title by reference as Exhibit A, being the same Elgin historic district designated in the 1981
resolution adopted by the Elgin City Council on March 11, 1981,is established and designated as an
historic district pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Chapter.
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20.12.020: ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS:
In addition to the enforcement of the requirements of this Chapter by the City,any owner or tenant of
real property within one thousand two hundred feet(1,200')in any direction of property on which a
violation of this Title is occurring who shows that his property or person will be substantially
affected by the alleged violation, may institute appropriate proceedings to prevent the alleged
violation as provided by statute.
20.12.030: NOTICE TO HERITAGE COMMISSION:
The Community Development Director shall provide notice in writing to the chairman of the
Heritage Commission at least thirty(30)days in advance of forthcoming public hearings regarding
zoning,special use or variation petitions involving designated properties.Additionally,the Building .
Official shall provide notice in writing to the chairman of the Heritage Commission at least sixty
(60) days in advance of plans by the City to alter or demolish a designated property owned by the
City.
20.12.040: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR APPLICATION OF DESIGN GUIDELINES
TO INTERIOR FEATURES:
. Notwithstanding other provisions of this Title, the Building Official or his designee shall provide
technical assistance as to the application of design guidelines for proposed work on interior features
of any landmark or of any property within an historic district when specifically requested by the
owner of record.
20.12.050: AFFIRMATION OF EXISTING CODES AND ORDINANCES:
Nothing contained in this Title shall supersede the powers of other local legislative or regulatory
bodies, or relieve any property owner from complying with the requirements of other applicable
codes and ordinances. Specifically, this Title shall not be construed to modify any applicable codes
or ordinances. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Title and any other
applicable codes and ordinances,the more restrictive ordinance provision shall be deemed to apply.
20.12.060: SEVERABILITY:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Title is for any reason held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions thereof.
CHAPTER 20.14
PENALTIES
20.14.010: VIOLATION AND PENALTY:
Any person who undertakes or causes any alteration, construction, removal or demolition of any
nominated or designated landmark or property within a nominated or designated historic district
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without a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic hardship shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars
($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) and shall also be required to restore the
building or structure and its site to its appearance prior to the violation. Every day each such
violation shall continue to exist shall constitute a separate violation.
CHAPTER 20.15
50/50 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
20.15.010: TITLE:
This program shall be entitled the 50/50 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM of the City.
20.15.020: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Program is to provide a financial incentive to encourage private investment in
the exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historically/architecturally significant residential
structures, particularly those located in designated historic districts.
20.15.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
There is hereby established an Historical/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program for the City.
Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline published by the Community
Development Department and shall be reviewed based on established criteria for selection. Grants
for the Program established may be made until funds budgeted for such use are exhausted.
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20.15.040: ADMINISTRATION:
The administration of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby assigned to the Director of the
Community Development Department(Director),or the Director's designee.Applications hereunder
shall be made to the Community Development Department which shall have the authority and
responsibility for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Director may consult with the
Elgin Heritage Commission in so carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Director shall
establish any reasonable rules and procedures•not otherwise established by this Chapter that are
deemed necessary for administration of the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program.
Such rules and procedures shall include scoring criteria and a minimum point threshold necessary to
qualify for grants for the program. Such rules and procedures shall be written and published in
pamphlet form.
20.15.050: HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM:
A. Eligible Activities: Grants for the exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation of
historically/architecturally significant residential structures shall be limited to actual
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in meeting the requirements of the Elgin Design
Guideline Manual. Program participation and historical/architectural rehabilitation
activities must result in full compliance with such standards as they apply to the
exterior of the structure. In addition, as a condition of any grant, the exterior of
eligible properties must be brought into full compliance with the current, adopted
International Property Maintenance Code by the end of the eighteen(18)month term
of the grant agreement.Notwithstanding the foregoing requirement,a property shall
be considered eligible for participation in the grant program if the owner of the
property has either previously or simultaneously with the execution of grant program
agreement also entered into a long-term rehabilitation agreement for the property
pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended, providing for the correction
of all exterior code violations. The term of any such long-term rehabilitation
agreement shall not exceed fifty four (54) months. As a condition of continued
eligibility for the grant program and disbursement of any grant funds, the property
owner must at all times be in compliance with the schedule for corrective work in the
long-term rehabilitation agreement.
B. Applicant Qualifications: Eligible applicants shall include any person who:
1. Owns a lawful conforming or lawful nonconforming residential structure
which is more than fifty (50) years old and contains no more than four (4)
dwelling units; and
2. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
C. Grants: The amount of any grant shall be determined by the Director of the
Community Development Department,or the Director's designee,in accordance with
an approved estimate of cost for eligible exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation
work. Grants shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of eligible, approved project
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construction costs and applicable to a minimum project of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) with no grant to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
D. Partial Payments:Partial payments of grant funds for completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities may be allowed if the completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities relate to discrete,separate improvements to a property and if
the applicant's financial ability to participate in the Program is dependent upon partial
payments throughout the Program of the work.
E. Conditions;Agreement Required:Program participation shall,within thirty(30)days
of receiving notification of being awarded a grant, require the execution of an
agreement between the applicant and the City. The Director, or the Director's
designee,is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.The agreement
shall include, but is not limited to, requirements for the applicant as follows:
1. Within 180 days of executing the agreement, the applicant shall obtain a
certificate of appropriateness for any construction work to be performed on
the residential structure which is the subject of the agreement.
2. The applicant shall complete the historic/architectural rehabilitation of the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement in compliance with
the Elgin Design Guideline Manual and in conformance with the certificate of
appropriateness within an eighteen (18) month period from the date of the
execution of the grant agreement.
3. The applicant shall retain ownership of such rehabilitated structure for a
period not less thantwelve (12) months following the historic/architectural
rehabilitation completion date as approved by the Director, and may not
convey such real property, in whole or in part, during said period.
F. Change To Original Scope Of Grant Project: In the event an applicant desires to
modify the scope of a grant project the applicant must make a written request to the
Director within one hundred eighty(180) days of execution of the grant agreement.
Such written request shall specifically identify the proposed modifications to the
original scope of the grant project and the reasons for same. Requests to modify the
scope of a grant project shall not extend the eighteen (18) month term of a grant
agreement. The modified project shall then be reevaluated based upon the established
criteria for selection. If the modified project still qualifies for grant funds in the
budget cycle for which the original grant was awarded then the grant allocation shall
be adjusted to reflect the modifications to the scope of the grant project but in no
event shall the grant allocation exceed the original allocated amount. If the modified
grant project fails to qualify pursuant to the criteria for selection the grant monies will
be deemed forfeited and the next qualified applicant will be invited to participate in
the Grant Program.
20.15.060: PROGRAM; GENERAL:
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A. Evaluations And Compliance With Codes:
1. The Director of the Community Development Department shall evaluate,or
cause to be evaluated, all premises for which grants are approved by the City
Council pursuant to the terms of this Program for compliance with the
current, adopted International Property Maintenance Code, Title 19 of this
Code, and any other applicable codes and ordinances. Such evaluation shall
be made prior to the execution of any agreement for a grant in order to
confirm the existence of any violations of codes or ordinances, and to
determine the scope of the historic/architectural rehabilitation project. Any
existing violations of codes and ordinances determined on the exterior of the
property which are not subject to the scope of work to be completed under the
grant program shall be rectified to comply with the currently, adopted
International Property Maintenance Codes, within the time set forth or
determined by the citing Code Enforcement Officer.
2. A second evaluation shall be made prior to the payment of a final grant to
confirm compliance with the Elgin Design Guideline Manual,the certificate
of appropriateness and other codes and ordinances.
3. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the
eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program
agreement, but other code violations exist on the property which were not
identified in the first evaluation, a compliance time frame shall be set by the
Director of the Community Development Department setting forth a schedule
for the correction of such code violations.No grant funds shall be paid until
any and all such code violations are corrected in conformance with the
compliance time frame. In establishing a compliance time frame the Director
of the Community Development Department shall determine the reasonable
minimal time necessary to correct the violations based upon the number and
severity of the violations. Such a compliance time frame shall not exceed
ninety (90) days unless the Director of the Community Development
Department determines in writing that adverse weather conditions prevent the
correction of violations within such ninety(90)day period.In such event the
Director of Code Administration and Neighborhood Affairs shall determine
the additional reasonable time necessary for the compliant time frame. A
further reinspection shall be conducted at the end of the compliance time
frame. Upon completion of such reinspection grant funds shall be disbursed
to the property owner if the property meets the requirements of applicable
codes. If the Director of the Community Development Department finds that
the requirements of applicable City codes have not been met, any grant funds
shall be deemed forfeited.
4. In the event the work under the Grant Program has not been properly
completed within the eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the
Grant Program agreement or other code violations on the property remain
which were identified in the first evaluation and which were not included
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within a previously executed long-term rehabilitation agreement pursuant to
Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended, the grant funds shall be deemed
forfeited. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the work under the
Grant Program has not been properly completed within the eighteen (18)
month time period as provided by the Grant Program agreement the Director
of the Community Development Department,upon written application by the
owner,may grant an extension of time not to exceed an additional ninety(90)
days when the owner can establish that the completion of the work under the
Grant Program has been delayed or stopped due to accident,strikes,shortages
of materials, extreme weather, acts of God or other causes not within the
owner's reasonable control. A further reinspection shall be conducted at the
end of any such extension time frame and if the work under the Grant
Program has not been properly completed at the time of such further
reinspection the grant funds shall be deemed forfeited.
B. Applications And Guidelines: The Director of the Community Development
Department,or the Director's designee, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
and distribute the appropriate application forms and operational guidelines for the
implementation of this Program.
C. Limitations: Grants authorized under this Chapter shall be limited to the
reimbursement of actual expenses incurred for eligible historic/architectural
rehabilitation work, shall be payable only upon satisfactory proof of payment for
historic/architectural rehabilitation work,and shall be limited to the amount approved
at the time of execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement.
No grants shall be approved for any historic/architectural rehabilitation, repair,
reconstruction,or accessibility improvement activities initiated or completed prior to
the execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement. The total
number of grants awarded to a single property shall be limited to two(2)in a five(5)
year period.
D. Failure To Perform: Failure to perform the obligations of the Historic/Architectural
Rehabilitation Grant agreement shall require the applicant to make repayment of any
grant monies received.
E. Penalty For Misrepresentation: Any person who willfully makes any false statement
or misrepresentation in obtaining a grant under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not less than one hundred (100) nor more than five hundred •
dollars ($500.00) and shall forfeit the right to future participation in any property
improvement program authorized under this Code. Such person shall also repay any
monies received pursuant to this Chapter.
F. Abstention From Voting By Member Of Heritage Commission With Pending Grant
Application: A member of the Heritage Commission who has a pending grant
application for the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program shall abstain
from the vote by the Heritage Commission recommending a project eligibility list to
the City Council.
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20.15.070: PROGRAM TARGET AREA DESCRIPTION:
Grants made pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to residential properties located within a
historic district designated by ordinance of the City Council or residential properties designated as a
landmark by ordinance of the City Council.
CHAPTER 20.16
75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
20.16.010: TITLE:
This Program shall be entitled the 75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM of the City.
20.16.020: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Program is to provide a financial incentive to encourage private investment in
the exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historically/architecturally significant residential
structures, particularly those located in designated historic districts.
20.16.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
There is hereby established a 75/25 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program for the City.
Completed applications must be submitted to the Community Development Department and shall be
reviewed based upon established criteria for selection. Grants for the program established may be
made until funds budgeted for such use are exhausted.
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20.16.040: ADMINISTRATION:
The administration of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby assigned to the Director of the
Community Development Department(Director),or the Director's designee.Applications hereunder
shall be made to the Community Development Department which shall have the authority and
responsibility for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Director may consult with the
Elgin Heritage Commission in so carrying out the provisions of this Chapter. The Director shall
establish any reasonable rules and procedures not otherwise established by this Chapter that are
deemed necessary for administration of the 75/25 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant
Program. Such rules and procedures shall include scoring criteria and a minimum point threshold
necessary to qualify for grants for the program. Such rules and procedures shall be written and
published in pamphlet form.
20.16.050: 75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM:
A. Eligible Activities: Grants for the exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation of
historically/architecturally significant residential structures shall be limited to actual
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in meeting the requirements of the Elgin Design
Guideline Manual. Program participation and historical/architectural rehabilitation
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activities must result in full compliance on the exterior of the property with such
standards as they apply to the exterior of the structure. In addition, as a condition of
any grant, the exterior of eligible properties must be brought into full compliance
with the current, adopted International Property Maintenance Code by the end of the
eighteen (18) month term of the grant agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing
requirement, a property shall be considered eligible for participation in the Grant
Program if the owner of the property has either previously or simultaneously with the
execution of Grant Program agreement also entered into a long-term rehabilitation
agreement for the property pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended,
providing for the correction of all exterior code violations. The term of any such
long-term rehabilitation agreement shall not exceed fifty four (54) months. As a
condition of continued eligibility for the Grant Program and disbursement of any
grant funds, the property owner must at all times be in compliance with the schedule
for corrective work in the long-term rehabilitation agreement.
B. Painting Program: Grants shall also be available for eligible applicants for the
painting of the exterior qualifying properties. The Director of the Community
Development Department may deny an application for a paint project grant upon the
Director's determination that an inappropriate color is proposed to be used on the
exterior of a property. Grants for the painting project program may be made until
funds budgeted for such use are exhausted.
C. Applicant Qualifications: Eligible applicants shall include any person who:
1. Owns a lawful conforming or lawful nonconforming residential structure
which is more than fifty (50) years old and contains no more than four (4)
dwelling units; and
2. Is at least eighteen(18) years of age.
D. Grant Amounts: The amount of any grant shall be determined by the Director of the
Community Development Department,or the Director's designee,in accordance with
an approved estimate of cost for eligible exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation
work. Grants shall be limited to seventy five percent (75%) of eligible, approved
project construction costs and applicable to a minimum project of two thousand five
hundred dollars ($2,500.00) with no grant to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00). Grants for the painting project program shall be one hundred percent
(100%) of the cost for the painting of the exterior of a property with no painting
project grant to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00).
E. Partial Payments:Partial payments of grant funds for completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities may be allowed if the completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities relate to discrete, separate improvements to a property and if
the applicant's financial ability to participate in the Program is dependent upon partial
payments throughout the Program of the work.
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F. Conditions;Agreement Required: Program participation shall,within thirty(30)days
of receiving notification of being awarded a grant, require the execution of an
agreement between the applicant and the City. The Director of the Community
Development Department, or the Director's designee, is authorized to execute the
agreement on behalf of the City. The agreement shall include, but is not limited to,
requirements for the applicant as follows:
1. Within 180 days of executing the agreement, the applicant shall obtain a
certificate of appropriateness for any construction work to be performed on
the residential structure which is the subject of the agreement.
2. The applicant shall complete the historic/architectural rehabilitation of the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement in compliance with
the Elgin Design Guideline Manual and in conformance with the certificate of
appropriateness within an eighteen (18) month period from the date of the
execution of the grant agreement.
3. The applicant shall retain ownership of such rehabilitated structure for a
period not less than twelve (12) months following the historic/architectural
rehabilitation completion date as approved by the Director of the Community
Development Department, and may not convey such real property, in whole
or in part, during said period.
G. Change To Original Scope Of Grant Project: In the event an applicant desires to
modify the scope of a grant project the applicant must make a written request to the
Director of the Community Development Department within one hundred eighty
(180) days of execution of the grant agreement. Such written request shall
specifically identify the proposed modifications to the original scope of the grant
project and the reasons for same. Requests to modify the scope of a grant project
shall not extend the eighteen (18) month term of a grant agreement. The modified
project shall then be reevaluated based upon the established criteria for selection. If
the modified project still qualifies for grant funds in the budget cycle for which the
original grant was awarded then the grant allocation shall be adjusted to reflect the
modifications to the scope of the grant project but in no event shall the grant
allocation exceed the original allocated amount. If the modified grant project fails to
qualify pursuant to the criteria for selection the grant monies will be deemed forfeited
and the next qualified applicant will be invited to participate in the Grant Program.
20.16.060: PROGRAM; GENERAL:
A. Evaluations And Compliance With Codes:
1. The Director of the Community Development Department shall evaluate,or
cause to be evaluated, the exterior of all premises for which grants are
approved pursuant to the terms of this Program for compliance with the
current, adopted International Property Maintenance Code, Title 19 of this
Code, and any other applicable codes and ordinances. Such evaluation shall
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be made prior to the execution of any agreement for a grant in order to
confirm the existence of any violations of codes or ordinances, and to
determine the scope of the historic/architectural rehabilitation project. Any
existing violations of codes and ordinances determined on the exterior of the
property which are not subject to the scope of work to be completed under the
grant program shall be rectified to comply with the currently, adopted
International Property Maintenance Codes, within the time set forth or
determined by the citing Code Enforcement Officer.
2. A second evaluation shall be made prior to the payment of a final grant to
confirm compliance with the Elgin Design Guideline Manual,the certificate
of appropriateness and other codes and ordinances.
3. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the
eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program
agreement, but other code violations exist on the exterior of the property
which were not identified in the first evaluation, a compliance time frame
shall be set by the Director of the Community Development Department
setting forth a schedule for the correction of such code violations. No grant
funds shall be paid until any and all such code violations are corrected in
conformance with the compliance time frame. In establishing a compliance
time frame the Director of the Community Development Department shall
determine the reasonable minimal time necessary to correct the violations
based upon the number and severity of the violations. Such a compliance
time frame shall not exceed ninety (90) days unless the Director of the
Community Development Department determines in writing that adverse
weather conditions prevent the correction of violations within such ninety
(90) day period. In such event the Director of Planning and Neighborhood
Services shall determine the additional reasonable time necessary for the
compliant time frame. A further reinspection of the exterior of the property
shall be conducted at the end of the compliance time frame.Upon completion
of such reinspection grant funds shall be disbursed to the property owner if
the property meets the requirements of applicable codes.If the Director of the
Community Development Department finds that the requirements of
applicable City codes have not been met, any grant funds shall be deemed
forfeited.
4. In the event the work under the Grant Program has not been properly
completed within the eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the
Grant Program agreement or other exterior code violations on the property
remain which were identified in the first evaluation and which are not
included within a previously executed long-term rehabilitation agreement
pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended,the grant funds shall
be deemed forfeited.
5. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the
eighteen(18)month time period as provided by the Grant Program agreement
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but other code violations on the property remain which are included within a
previously executed long-term rehabilitation agreement pursuant to Section
2.65.030 of this Code, as amended, the City shall retain twenty five percent
(25%)of the total of the grant funds until such time as the exterior property is
brought into compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances. In the
event the property owner at any time violates the schedule for corrective work
of such a long-term rehabilitation agreement,any grants funds not previously
paid shall be deemed forfeited.
B. Applications And Guidelines: The Director of the Community Development
Department,or the Director's designee,is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
and distribute the appropriate application forms and operational guidelines for the
implementation of this ordinance.
C. Limitations: Grants authorized under this Chapter shall be limited to the
reimbursement of actual expenses incurred for eligible historic/architectural
rehabilitation work, shall be payable only upon satisfactory proof of payment for
historic/architectural rehabilitation work,and shall be limited to the amount approved
at the time of execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement.
No grants shall be approved for any historic/architectural rehabilitation, repair,
reconstruction,or accessibility improvement activities initiated or completed prior to
the execution of the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant agreement.The total
number of grants awarded to a single property shall be limited to two(2)in a five(5)
year period.
D. Failure To Perform: Failure to perform the obligations of the Historic/Architectural
Rehabilitation Grant agreement shall require the applicant to make repayment of any
grant monies received.
E. Penalty For Misrepresentation: Any person who willfully makes any false statement
or misrepresentation in obtaining a grant under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not less than one hundred (100) nor more than five hundred
dollars ($500.00)and shall forfeit the right to future participation in any property
improvement program authorized under this Code. Such person shall also repay any •
monies received pursuant to this Chapter.
F. Income Requirements: Grants authorized pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to
owner-occupied premises of not more than four (4) dwelling units in which the
owner-occupant household conforms to the guidelines and definitions of low or
moderate income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Community Development Block Grant Regulations at 24 Code of
Federal Regulations 570.3, as amended.
• G. Combined Grants: Grants authorized pursuant to this Chapter may be combined with
other City-administered or City-sponsored grants. In no event, however, shall such
combined grant payments exceed one hundred percent(100%) of any project costs;
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however, any previous City grant-funded projects must be completed prior to
execution of a new grant agreement.
20.16.070: PROGRAM TARGET AREA DESCRIPTION:
Grants made pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to residential properties located within an
historic district designated by ordinance of the City Council or residential properties designated as a
landmark by ordinance of the City Council.
20.16.080: USE OF ANY EXCESS FUNDS FOR THE 50/50 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL
REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM:
During the first nine (9) months of each calendar year any funds budgeted for the 75/25
Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program shall be utilized for such purpose. After such
initial nine(9)months in any calendar year any remaining unallocated or unused funds for the 75/25
Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant.Program may be reallocated for qualifying properties
under the 50/50 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program.
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance be and are hereby repealed.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
s/Ed Schock
Ed Schock, Mayor
Presented: February 9, 2005
Passed: February 9, 2005
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 6 Nays: 0
Recorded: February 10, 2005
Published:
Attest:
s/Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
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FROM: Olufemi Folarin, Acting City Manager
Sarosh Saher, Urban Design & Presery ion Specialist
SUBJECT: Amendments to Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin
Historic Preservation Ordinance"
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with
information to consider amendments to Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled
"Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance."
RECOMMENDATION
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• It is recommended that the City Council approve amendments to Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance."
BACKGROUND
Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin Historic Preservation Ordinance"
was created in 1988 (Ord. G 8-88 § 2, 1988) to enable the designation and preservation of
historically significant property within Elgin's older, established neighborhoods, and
individually significant buildings. The properties that are subject to the historic preservation
ordinance are designated as individual Elgin landmarks or included within historic districts.
Currently Elgin has three historic districts comprised of approximately 1,500 properties and 14
individual landmarks that are under the purview of the historic preservation ordinance.
The historic preservation ordinance provides for Landmark and Historic District nomination and
designation; requirements for obtaining and enforcing Certificates of Appropriateness (COA);
the no-charge permits necessary to be obtained for work affecting the exterior of landmark and
historic district properties; and providing for financial incentives in the form of 50/50 and 75/25
Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grants.
Since its creation in 1988, major amendments to the ordinance were implemented in 1995 and
1998 for the provision of the 50/50 and 75/25 Historic Architectural Rehabilitation Grant
IIIPrograms, and more recently in 2001 for the provision of Temporary Accessory Structures.
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The current amendments to the historic preservation ordinance propose to update the document
in its entirety on technical issues such as department names, updating fee schedules for
Landmarking properties, and clarify or provide additional detail on procedures such as appeals of
denied COAs to the Heritage Commission.
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The following is a summary of amendments being proposed:
1. General (throughout the document): Updates of department names - Bureau of Inspection
Services, Department of Code Administration and Neighborhood Services, and Planning and
Neighborhood Services Department to Community Development Department.
2. Purpose and intent (20.02): Statements enhancing the purpose of the ordinance to provide
for additional justification for Landmarking buildings and properties.
3. Definitions (20.04): Update and,add new pertinent definitions.
4. Landmarking of individual properties and historic districts (20.06):
a. Owner consent: Amendment requiring the consent of at least a majority of property
owners of a historic district or an individual landmark prior to submission of a
nomination. The need for prior owner consent had .been suggested by the Elgin City
Council during the consideration of previously nominated historic districts.
b. Fees: Update landmark nomination fees from $25.00 to $50.00 for individual landmarks
and from $250.00 to $300.00 for historic districts. Update deposits for public hearing
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transcripts from $100.00 to $200.00.
5. Appeals process (20.08):
The following sections are proposed to be added to the ordinance to provide for procedures to
be followed in considering an appeal to the whole Elgin Heritage Commission.
a. Proposed new sections: 20.08.051 - public hearings, 20.08.052 — public hearing
notification signs, and 20.08.054—findings and decision.
b. Section 20.08.080 is identical in content to 20.08.040: Denial Of A Certificate Of
Appropriateness. The only difference is the date on which the section was included in the.
ordinance. The section is therefore proposed to be deleted.
6. Temporary Accessory Structures (Section 20.11): - update the application fee from $25.00
to $50.00. Update deposit for public hearing transcripts from $100.00 to $200.00.
7. Historic Rehabilitation Grant programs:
a. Include the requirement for agreements between selected recipients and the City to be
signed by property owner within 30 days of receiving notice of grant approval.
b. Include. the requirement for Certificates of Appropriateness (COA) of pai ticipating
properties to be obtained within 180 days of executing the agreement.
c. Include the provision for any existing violations of codes and ordinances determined on
the exterior of the property, which are not part of the grant scope of work, to be complied
with the currently adopted International Property Maintenance Codes within the time set
forth or determined by the citing Code Enforcement Officer.
d. Limit the total number of grants awarded to a single property to two (2) grants in a five
(5) year period.
e. Participation of current members of the Elgin Heritage Commission: It is recommended
by Corporation Counsel that Section 20.15.060F be repealed in favor of a proposed j
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amendment to Chapter 3.03 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, entitled
Meetings; General Provisions" that addresses the issue of participation.
f. Target area descriptions: restricting the participation of only residential properties in the
program, both within historic districts and individual landmarks.
The City's Corporation Counsel was consulted on the changes recommended by staff and the
Elgin Heritage Commission and has provided comments and feedback on the proposed
amendments. All comments of Corporation Counsel have been incorporated into the ordinance
proposed to be amended.
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
The Elgin Heritage Commission was provided the opportunity to review and comment on the
amendments to the historic preservation ordinance as proposed by staff.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The updated fee structure for submissions of nominations for Landmarking, public hearing
transcripts, and fees for obtaining permits for Temporary Accessory Structures are intended to
• • offset expenses to implement these procedures currently paid from the Riverboat Fund, Account
Number 275-0000-791.80-46 — Contributions/Elgin Heritage Commission. The account is
currently budgeted with $16,720 for 2005 activities of the Heritage Commission.
winyEGAL IMPACT
An ordinance amending Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin Historic
Preservation Ordinance" will need to be created.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. Approve amendments to Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin
Historic Preservation Ordinance."
2. Reject the amendments to Title 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, - entitled "Elgin
Historic Preservation Ordinance."
Respectfully Submitted for Council consideration.
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TITLE 20 :a
HISTORIC PRESERVATION }' }
CHAPTER 20.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
20.02.010:.SHORT TITLE:
The Ordinance codified in this Title shall be known, cited, and referred to as the ELGIN
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ORDINANCE . (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.02.020: PURPOSE AND INTENT:
The purpose of this Title is to promote the educational, cultural, economic and general
welfare of the community by:
A. Providing a mechanism to identify, designate, preserve, protect enhance and
encourage the continued utilization and rehabilitation of landmarks, buildings,
fixtures, facades, places, districts, and natural objects within the City which have
historical, community, architectural or aesthetic interest or value to the City of Elgin
and its citizens;
B. Safeguarding, protecting and enhancing the City's historic and cultural heritage, as
embodied and reflected in such areas, districts, places,buildings, structures, and other
objects determined eligible for designation by ordinance as "Elgin landmarks" and
historic districts";
C. Preserving the character and vitality of neighborhoods,to promote economic
development through rehabilitation, and to stabilize and improve the property tax
base of Elgin;
D. Protecting and enhancing the attractiveness of the City of Elgin to homeowners, home
buyers, tourists, visitors, businesses, and shoppers, and thereby to support and
promote business, commerce, industry, and tourism and to provide economic benefit
to the City of Elgin;
E. Fostering and encouraging the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of areas,
districts,places,buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects, including
districts and neighborhoods, and thereby prevent urban blight and in some cases
reverse current urban deterioration.
F. Fostering the education, pleasure, and welfare of the people of the City of Elgin
through the designation of"Elgin landmarks and historic districts";
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• G. Encouraging orderly and efficient development that recognizes the special value to
the City of Elgin of the protection of areas, districts, places, buildings, structures,
works of art, and other objects designated as "Elgin landmarks";
H. Encouraging the continuation of surveys and studies of Elgin's historical and
architectural resources and the maintenance and updating of a list of areas, districts,
places, buildings, structures, works of art, and other objects which may be worthy of
landmark designation; and
I. Encouraging public participation in identifying and preserving historical and
architectural resources through public hearings on proposed designations, Certificates
of Appropriateness, building permits, and economic hardship variations. •
J. Encouraging civic pride in the accomplishments of the past as manifested in existing
structures and landscapes. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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CHAPTER 20.04 04.
• DEFINITIONS
20.04.005: DEFINITIONS GENERALLY:
Unless.specifically defined below, or unless specifically defined in title 19 of this code,
words or phrases in this title shall be interpreted in accordance with definitions contained
in Webster's dictionary. (Ord. G29-01 § 1, 2001)
20.04.010: TERMS DEFINED:
ADAPTIVE USE: Rehabilitation of a historic structure for use other than its original
use.
ALTERATION: Any act or process that changes one or more of the exterior architectural
features of a structure, including,but not limited to, the erection, construction,
reconstruction, addition, sandblasting, water blasting, chemical cleaning, chemical
stopping, or removal of any structure, but not including changes to the color of exterior
paint.
AREA: A specific geographic division of the city.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: A certificate issued by the building official
or the Elgin Heritage Commission indicating its approval of plans for alteration,
construction, removal or demolition of a landmark or of a structure within an historic
district.
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CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP: A certificate issued by the Elgin heritage
commission authorizing an alteration, construction, removal or demolition even though a
certificate of appropriateness has previously been denied.
CITY COUNCIL: The city council of the city of Elgin.
COMMISSION: The Elgin heritage commission.
CO' NIESSlONERS: Voting r er.<< ;_rs of the Elgin heritage commission.
CONSTRUCTION: The act of adding an addition to an existing structure or the erection
of a new principal or accessory structure on a lot or property.
DEMOLITION: Any act or process that destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a
structure within an historic district.
DESIGN GUIDELINES: The design guideline manual dated March 1997 (Revised ;.,
2004), prepared by the Elgin heritage commission and consultant Thomason and t z I'
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• Associates, and other guidelines which may be adopted by the city council from time to
time.
EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE: The architectural character and
general composition of the exterior of a structure, or natural object, including, but not
limited to, the kind and texture of the building material and the type, design and character
of all windows, doors, light fixtures, signs and appurtenant elements.
HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION: The preservation and replacement
of those portions and features, or the replacement of missing portions and features of a
structure which contribute to its historic, architectural, and cultural value.
HISTORIC DISTRICT: An area designated as an "historic district" by ordinance of the
city council and which may contain within definable geographic boundaries one or more
landmarks and which may have within its boundaries other properties or structures that,
while not of such historic or architectural significance to be designated as landmarks,
nevertheless contribute to the overall historic or architectural characteristics of the
historic district.
HISTORIC PRESERVATION: The thoughtful management saving from destruction or
deterioration, old and historic buildings, sites, structures, and providing for their
continued use by means of restoration, rehabilitation, or adaptive use
• HISTORICALLY/ARCHITECTURALLY SIGNIFICANT RESIDENTIAL
STRUCTURE: A residential structure listed as a significant or contributing structure, or a
structure having the potential to be listed as a significant or contributing structure as a
result of historic/architectural rehabilitation, within an Elgin historic district; or a
residential structure designated as a landmark, or listed in the national register of historic
places.
LANDMARK: A property, structure or natural object designated as a "landmark" by
ordinance of the city council, pursuant to procedures prescribed in this title, that is worthy
of rehabilitation, restoration and presentation because of its historic or architectural
significance to the city.
LAWFUL, CONFORMING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE: A residential structure
determined by the city to be lawful and conforming with respect to use under title 19 of
this code.
OWNERS OF RECORD: The person, corporation or other legal entity who holds fee
simple title in a subject property.
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE: The building officials and code administrators
property maintenance code as amended and adopted by the city council of the city of
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RECONSTRUCTION: The act or process of reproducing by new construction, the
exact form and detail of a vanished building, structure, or object, or a part thereof, as it
appeared at a specific period of time.
REHABILITATION: The process of returning a property to a state of utility, through
repair or alteration, which makes possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving
those portions and features of the property which are significant to its historic,
architectural and cultural values.
REPLICATION: Constructing a building so that it is an exact replica or imitation of an
historic architectural style or period.
RELOCATION: Any repositioning of a structure on its site or moving it to another site.
REPAIR: Any change that does not require a building permit, that is not construction,
relocation or alteration and does not alter the exterior architectural appearance of the
structure. •
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE: A structure used exclusively as a dwelling unit and for
other uses permitted as accessory to a dwelling unit under title 19 of this code.
RESTORATION: The act or process of accurately taking a building's appearance back
to a specific period of time by removing later work and by replacing missing earlier .
features to match the original.
SIGNIFICANT EXTERIOR ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE: Foundation; siding; -
masonry; stucco; roofs; chimneys; gutters; downspouts; entrances and doors; windows;
porches; stoops and railings; cornices and friezes; ornamentation including trim,brackets,
hood molds, shutters, awnings and light fixtures; grade levels adjacent to buildings;
garages, outbuildings and other accessory structures.
STABILIZATION: The act or process of applying measures essential to the
maintenance of a deteriorated building as it exists atpresent, establishing structural
stability and a weather-resistant enclosure.
STANDARDS FOR REHABILITATION: The secretary of the interior's standards for
rehabilitation and guidelines for rchuhilit:'ting historic buildirws as ;arcfiauigated by the
U.S. Department of the Interior,National Park Service, Preservation Assistance Division.
STRUCTURE: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires permanent or
temporarylocation on or in the ground, including, but without limiting the generality of
the foregoing,buildings, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for
tennis courts, radio and television antennas, including supporting towers, swimming
pools, air conditioners, heat pumps, satellite dishes,basketball standards and solar energy
equipment.
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• TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURE: A structure which is subordinate in
purpose to; which is customarily and traditionally designed, intended and used incidental
to; and which is located on the same zoning lot as the principal structure served and
which is established for a fixed period of time with the intent to discontinue and remove
such structure on the expiration of the time period which shall not exceed four(4) years.
Examples of temporary accessory structures include a contractor's office, a development
sales office and a modular classroom. (Ord. G29-01 § 2, 2001; Ord. G12-97 §§ 2, 3,
1997; Ord. G64-95 §§ 2-4, 6-9, 1995; Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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CHAPTER 20.06
LANDMARK AND HISTORIC DISTRICT NOMINATION AND DESIGNATION
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20.06.010: NOMINATION OF LANDMARKS AND HISTORIC DISTRICTS:
Nominations for individual properties as landmarks: Nominations for an individual
property as a landmark shall be made to the Heritage Commission on a form prepared by
it and may be made and submitted by the Heritage Commission, owner of record of the
nominated property or structure, or the City Council. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
Nominations for historic districts: Nominations for a historic district shall be made to the
Heritage Commission on a form prepared by it and may be made and submitted by the
Heritage Commission, at least a majority of owners of record of the nominated properties
or structures within the proposed district, or the City Council.
Owner Consent: Nominations for landmarks or historic districts made by the Elgin
Heritage Commission, shall be accompanied by the written consent of the property
owner(s) of record for individual landmarks, or the written consent of at least a majority
of the owners of record of properties within the proposed historic district. No building
that is owned by a religious organization and is used primarily as a place for the conduct
of religious ceremonies shall be nominated for designation as a historical landmark
without the expressed consent of the owner(s) of record of such a property.
20.06.020: FEES:
A. Each nomination request submitted to the Heritage Commission pursuant to this
Chapter shall be accompanied by a fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) for
landmark nominations and three hundred dollars ($300.00) for historic district
nominations. A nomination submitted without this fee shall have no effect under this
Title.Nomination requests submitted by the Heritage Commission or the City
Council shall be exempt from the payment of any fees.
B. In addition to the nomination fee, each applicant shall pay for the costs of providing
an accurate verbatim account of the public hearing. A deposit of two hundred dollars
($200.00) shall be made at the time of application to cover the direct costs of
recording and transcription of the public hearing. If the cost is less than the deposit,
the remainder shall be paid in full to the applicant. If the cost exceeds the deposit, the
applicant shall pay the additional amount in full prior to consideration of the
nomination by the City Council.
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C. Any party pursuing an appeal pursuant to this Title, including an application for a
Certificate of Appropriateness (COA), or a Certificate of Economic Hardship, shall
pay the costs associated with such appeal. The Heritage Commission or the City
Council, as the case may be, may require a deposit for such costs prior to the
processing of any appeal. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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• 20.06.030: CRITERIA FOR CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION:
A nominated structure, property, or area must be fifty(50) years of age on the date of
designation unless it is an integral part of a designated historic district or if it has
otherwise achieved significance of exceptional importance.
The Heritage Commission shall, upon such investigation as it deems necessary, make a
determination as to whether a nominated structure, property or area meets one or more of
the following criteria:
A. That it has character, interest or value as part of the development, heritage or cultural
characteristics of the community, county, State or country;
B. That its location was a site of a significant local, county; State or national event;
C. That it is identified with a person who significantly contributed to the development of
the community, county, State or country;
D. That it embodies distinguishing characteristics of an architectural style valuable for
the study of a period, type, method of construction or use of indigenous materials;
E. That it is identified as the work of a master builder, designer, architect or landscape
architect whose individual work has influenced the development of the community,
• county, State or country;
F. That it embodies elements of design, detailing, materials or craftsmanship that render
it architecturally significant;
G. That it embodies design elements that make it structurally or architecturally
innovative;
H. That it has a unique location or singular physical characteristics that make it an
established or familiar visual feature;
I. That it is a particularly fine or unique example of a utilitarian structure, including, but
not limited to, farmhouses, gas stations or other commercial structures, with a high
level of integrity or architectural significance;
J. That it is suitable for preservation or restoration.
Any structure, property or area that meets one or more of the above criteria shall also
have sufficient integrity of location, design, materials and workmanship to make it
worthy of preservation or restoration. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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20.06.040: NOTIFICATION OF NOMINATION:
The Heritage Commission shall schedule a public hearing on a nomination within ninety
(90) days following receipt of such nomination. In cases of a nomination of a structure as
a landmark, notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the public hearing and a copy
of the completed nomination form shall be sent by regular mail to the owner(s) of record
and to the nominators, at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the hearing. Notice of
the nomination of a landmark shall also be published at least once in a newspaper having
general circulation in the City not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the
hearing. The publication notice shall state the common street address and legal
description of a nominated landmark along with the date, time, place and purpose of the
public hearing. In cases of a nomination of any area as an historic district, notice of the
date, time, place and purpose of the public hearing and a copy of the completed
nomination form shall be sent by regular mail to the common street address of each
structure located within the boundaries of a nominated historic district and to the
nominators, at least thirty(30) days prior to the date of the hearing. Notice of the
nomination of an historic district shall also be published at least once a week for two (2)
consecutive weeks in a newspaper having general circulation in the City not less than
fifteen(15) days prior to the date of the hearing. The publication notice shall state the
legal description and boundaries of a nominated historic district along with the date, time,
place and purpose of the public hearing. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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20.06.050: OBJECTION BY OWNERS OF RECORD OF A NOMINATED
LANDMARK OR OF PROPERTIES WITHIN A NOMINATED HISTORIC
DISTRICT:
An objection to the nomination of a landmark or of an area as an historic district may be
made by petition signed by a majority of the owners of record of the nominated landmark
or the properties in the nominated uses. Such an objection shall be filed with the Heritage
Commission prior to the close of the public hearing on the nomination and shall bar the
renomination of the subject property or area as a landmark or a historic district for a
period of two (2) years from the filing of the objection. In such cases where a majority of
the owners of record have filed an objection, the subject property or area shall not be
designated as a landmark or an historic district except by a favorable vote of two-thirds
(2/3) of the members of the Council then holding office. (Orel. G8-8S § 2, 1988)
20.06.060: PUBLIC HEARING:
Oral or written testimony concerning the significance of the nominated landmark or
historic district shall be taken at the public hearing from any person concerning the
nomination. The Heritage Commission may present expert testimony or present its own
evidence regarding the compliance of the nominated landmark or historic district.with the' � �°
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• criteria for consideration of a nomination set forth in Section 20.06.030 of this Chapter.
The owner of any nominated landmark or of any property within a nominated historic
district shall be permitted to appear and be represented by counsel and shall be allowed
reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the issues presented and shall be
provided a reasonable opportunity to cross-examine expert witnesses. A transcript of the
entire hearing shall be made by a court reporter. The hearing may be continued from time
to time to a date certain and shall be closed upon completion of testimony and the
submission of evidence. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.06.070: FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION BY HERITAGE
COMMISSION: •
Within thirty(30) days following close of the public hearing, the Heritage Commission
shall make a determination upon the evidence whether the nominated landmark or
historic district meets the criteria for designation. Such a determination shall be passed by
resolution of the Heritage Commission and shall be accompanied by a report stating the
findings of the Heritage Commission concerning the application of the criteria for
designation in Section 20.06.030 of this Chapter and the nominated landmark or historic
district. The report accompanying the Heritage Commission's resolution shall also
include the following information:
• A. Explanation of the significance or lack of significance of the nominated landmark or
historic district as it relates to the criteria for designation;
B. Explanation of the integrity or lack of integrity of the nominated landmark or historic
district;
C. In the case of a nominated landmark found to meet the criteria for designation:
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1. The significant exterior architectural features of the nominated landmark that
should be protected,
2. The types of construction, alteration,removal and demolition; other than the
requiring a building or demolition permit, that should be reviewed for
appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 20.08 and 20.10 of this
Title;
D. In the case of a nominated historic district found to meet the criteria for designation:
1. The type of significant exterior architectural features of the structures within the
nominated historic district that would be protected,
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2. The types of alterations and demolitions that should be reviewed for
appropriateness pursuant to the provisions of Chapters 20.08 and 20.10 of this
Title;
E. Proposed design guidelines for applying the criteria for review of certificates of
appropriateness to the nominated landmark or historic district;
F. The relationship of the nominated landmark or historic district to the ongoing effort
of the Heritage Commission to identify and nominate all potential areas and structures
that meet the criteria for designation;
G. Recommendations as to appropriate permitted uses, special uses, height and area
regulations, minimum dwelling size, floor area, sign regulations and placing
regulations necessary or appropriate to the preservation of the nominated landmark or
historic district;
H. A map showing the location of the nominated landmark and the boundaries of the
nominated historic district including a listing of all street addresses and the number of
principal buildings within a nominated historic district. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.06.080: NOTIFICATION OF FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATION:
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Notice of determination of the Heritage Commission, including a copy of the report, shall
be sent by regular mail to the owner(s) of record of a nominated landmark, and to the
common address of all property within a nominated historic district and to the nominator
within seven (7) days following adoption of the resolution. Within seven (7) days
following a determination by the Heritage Commission whether the nominated landmark
or historic district meets the criteria for designation, a copy of the resolution and report
accompanied by a recommendation whether the nominated landmark or historic district
should be designated shall be sent to the Council. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.06.090: APPEAL:
A determination by the Heritage Commission that the nominated landmark or historic
district does not meet the criteria for designation may be appealed to the City Council.
The nominator or owner of the nominated landmark or of property within the nominated
historic district must, within thirty(30) days after the postmarked date of the notice of the
determination, file with the City Clerk such a written appeal to the Council. (Ord. G8-88
§ 2, 1988)
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20.06.100: ACTION BY CITY COUNCIL:
The Council shall, after receiving the recommendation that the nominated landmark or
historic district be designated, or after receiving a written appeal, either reject the
recommendation or written appeal by formed resolution or designate the landmark or
historic district by an ordinance. The Council may hold a public hearing before enacting
the resolution or ordinance and provide notice and take testimony in the same manner as
provided in Sections 20.06.040 and 20.06.060 of this Chapter. The City Clerk shall
provide written notification of the action of the Council by regular mail to the nominator,
the applicant, and the owner(s) of record of the nominated landmark and to the common
street address of all property within a nominated historic district. The notice shall include
a copy of the designation ordinance or resolution passed by the Council and shall be sent
within seven (7) days of the Council action. A copy of each designation ordinance shall
be sent to the Heritage Commission, the Planning and Land Use Commission and the
Community Development Department. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.06.110: INTERIM CONTROL PENDING CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
Upon the submission of a nomination to designate a landmark or an historic district or an
addition to an existing district to the Heritage Commission, all permits issued by the
• Community Development Department for such buildings or property within an area
nominated for designation shall be accompanied by a certificate of appropriateness from
the Building Official, at least until such time as a final determination is made on the
nomination. Notwithstanding the above language, the Building Official may issue permits
for work done on the interior of any structure. After a denial by Council, a new petition
for the same building or properties shall not be filed for a period of one year from the
date of denial. New construction, alteration or demolition work begun pursuant to a
building permit issued prior to the receipt of a nomination for landmark or historic district
shall not be subject to review by the Commission unless such permit has expired, been
canceled or revoked. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.06.120: AMENDMENT OR RESCISSION OF DESIGNATION:
Designation may be amended or rescinded upon petition to the Heritage Commission and
compliance with the same procedure and according to the same criteria set forth herein
• for such designation. A petition to rescind the designation of a landmark or historic
district shall be accompanied by the written consent of a majority of the property owners
of record of the landmark or historic district within the designated area. (Ord. G8-88 § 2,
1988) .
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20.06.130: RECORDING OF ORDINANCE:
A certified copy of the ordinance designating a landmark or historic district shall be
recorded with the county recorder in the county in which the subject property is located.
(Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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• CHAPTER 20.08
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
20.08.010: CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS REQUIRED:
A certificate of appropriateness shall be required before the following actions affecting
the exterior architectural appearance of any designated landmark or of any property
within an historic district may be undertaken:
A. Any construction, alteration, removal or demolition requiring a building permit from
the City;
B. Any construction, alteration, removal or demolition affecting a significant exterior
architectural feature. (Ord. G12-97 § 4, 1997; Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.08.020: APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS:
A. Applications To Design Review Subcommittee: Applications for a certificate of
appropriateness, including the accompanying plans and specifications, shall be made
to the Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission. The Design
• Review Subcommittee shall issue or deny a certificate of appropriateness within
thirty(30) days of the receipt of a completed application. The Design Review
Subcommittee shall provide technical assistance as to the application of design
guidelines for proposed work on any landmark or on any property within an historic
district.
B. Administrative Approvals: The Building Official, or his designee, may issue
certificates of appropriateness for certain routine or emergency kinds of work
applications as specified by the Heritage Commission in its rules. The Heritage
Commission shall adopt rules specifying routine or emergency kinds of work
applications which may be processed by the Building Official or his designee. (Ord.
G70-94 § 2, 1994; Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.08.030: DESIGN GUIDELINES:
In considering an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the Heritage
Commission and the Design Review Subcommittee shall apply the design guidelines as
set forth in the Design Guideline Manual dated March 1997 (Revised 2004), prepared by
the Elgin Heritage Commission and consultant Thomason and Associates, as a standard
for whether to issue such certificates and other guidelines which may be adopted by the
• City Council from time to time. (Ord. G12-97 § 5, 1997; Ord. G70-94 § 3, 1994; Ord.
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20.08.040: DENIAL OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS: II
A denial of a certificate of appropriateness shall be accompanied by a statement of the
reasons for the denial. The Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission
shall make recommendations to the applicant concerning changes, if any, in the proposed
action that would cause the Design Review Subcommittee to reconsider its denial and
shall confer with the applicant and attempt to resolve as quickly as possible the
differences between the applicant and the Design Review Subcommittee. The applicant
may submit an amended application or reapply for a certificate of appropriateness that
takes into consideration the recommendations of the Design Review Subcommittee. (Ord.
G70-94 § 4, 1994; Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.08.050: APPEALS:
A determination by the Design Review Subcommittee of the Heritage Commission that
an application for a certificate of appropriateness be denied may be appealed to the entire
Heritage Commission. All such appeals must be made to the Commission within ten (10)
days from the denial of the original application.
20.08.051: PUBLIC HEARING: 1I
The Heritage Commission shall provide notice of and hold a public hearing on such
appeals made to the Commission. The Commission shall provide a reasonable
opportunity for all interested persons to present testimony or evidence under such rules as
the Commission may adopt governing the proceedings of a hearing. At the hearing each
speaker shall state his name, address, and the interest which he represents. The owner of
any property appealing the decision of the Design Review Subcommittee shall be allowed
reasonable opportunity to present evidence regarding the proposed work and shall be
permitted to appear and be represented by counsel and have the reasonable opportunity to
cross-examine expert witnesses. A transcript of the entire hearing shall be made by a
court reporter. The hearing may be continued from time to time to a date certain and shall
be closed upon completion of testimony and the submission of evidence.
In considering such appeals the Commission shall use the design guidelines as provided
in Section 20.08.030 of this Chapter. The Commission shall render a decision on an
appeal within ten (10) days from its final meeting to consider the matter and shall include
written findings to accompany the decision. A denial of a certificate of appropriateness
by the Heritage Commission pursuant to this Section may be appealed to the City Council
as provided by Section 20.10.040 of this Title. (Ord. G70-94 § 5, 1994; Ord. G8-88 § 2,
1988)
20.08.052: PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION SIGNS:
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• Applicants appealing the decision of the Design Review Subcommittee to the Elgin
Heritage Commission shall post a sign on the subject property informing the general
public of the impending public hearing. The public hearing notification sign shall contain
the following information:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ELGIN HERITAGE COMMISSION
FOR THIS PROPERTY
FOR FURTHER INFO CONTACT
CITY OF ELGIN PLANNING DEPARTMENT
AT (847) 931-5910
The public hearing notification sign shall be posted on the subject property on the street
frontage with the face of the sign placed perpendicular to the direction of traffic on each
street and as close to the property line as practicable.
A. The applicant shall obtain the required public hearing notification sign from the
Planning Department.
B. Public hearing notification signs shall be posted not less than fifteen (15) days
prior to the scheduled hearing.
C. The applicant shall post a one hundred thirty five dollar ($135.00) cash deposit
• with the Planning Department for the return of each required public hearing
notification sign. The cash deposit shall be processed for a refund to the applicant
on the return of each sign. In the event that the sign is not returned to the Planning
Department within ten (10) days following the conclusion of the hearing for
which the sign was posted, the one hundred thirty five dollar($135.00) cash
deposit shall be forfeited and applied to the cost of the replacement of the sign.
20.08.054: FINDINGS AND DECISION:
If the heritage commission finds: a) that it would be unreasonable or impracticable to
require an applicant to complete the requested work to conform with the design
guidelines rather than as proposed, and b) the proposed work would be completed in such
a manner that would continue to maintain the essential form and the integrity of the
historic property upon which it is proposed to be completed, then the commission shall
issue a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed work as requested.
20.08.060: POSTING OF CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS:
A true copy of the certificate of appropriateness shall be kept on the site of work and
posted so as to be open to public view and inspection during the entire time of
• prosecution of the work and until completion of the same. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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20.08.070: EMERGENCY ORDERS:
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Title, whenever the Building Official finds that
an emergency exists inany landmark or property within an historic district which
requires immediate action to protect the public's health and safety or that of the occupants
thereof, he may issue an order certifying that such conditions exist and requiring actions
as are necessary to meet such emergency. Subsequent to the correction of an emergency,
the owner of an affected property shall apply for and obtain a certificate of
appropriateness and shall restore such property in conformance with the requirements of
this Title. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988 0
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• CHAPTER 20.10
CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
20.10.010: ISSUANCE:
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this Title to the contrary, the Heritage
Commission may issue a certificate of economic hardship to allow for the performance of
work for which a certificate of appropriateness has been denied. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.10.020: APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application for a certificate of economic hardship shall be made on a form prepared by
the Heritage Commission. The Heritage Commission shall schedule a public hearing
concerning the application and provide notice in the same manner as in Section 20.06.040
of this Title, and any person may testify at the hearing concerning economic hardship in
the same manner as provided by Section 20.06.060 of this Title.
The Heritage Commission may solicit expert testimony or require that the applicant for a
certificate of economic hardship make submissions concerning any or all of the following
information before it makes a determination on the application:
• A. Estimate of the cost of the proposed construction, alteration, removal or demolition
and an estimate of any additional cost that would be incurred to comply with the
recommendations of the Heritage Commission for changes necessary for the issuance
of a certificate of appropriateness;
B. A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation as to
the structural soundness of any structures on the property and their suitability for
rehabilitation;
C. Estimated market value of the property in its current condition; after completion of
the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal; after any changes
recommended by the Heritage Commission; and, in the case of a proposed
demolition, after renovation of the existing property for continued use;
D. In the case of a proposed demolition, an estimate from an architect, developer, real
estate consultant, appraiser or other real estate professional experienced in
rehabilitation as to the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or reuse of the existing
structure on the property;
E. Amount paid for the property, the date of purchase, and the party from whom
purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any, between the owner of
record or applicant and the person from whom the property was purchased, and any
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F. If the property is income-producing, the annual gross income from the property for
the previous two (2) years; itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the 1: I
previous two (2) years; and depreciation deduction and annual cash flow before and
after debt service, if any, during the same period;
G. Remaining balance on any mortgage or other financing secured by the property and
annual debt service, if any, for the previous two (2) years;
H. All appraisals obtained within the previous two (2) years by the owner or applicant in
• connection with the purchase, financing or ownership of the property;
I. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if any,
within the previous two (2) years;
J. Assessed value of the property according to the two (2)most recent assessments;
K. Real estate taxes for the previous two (2) years;
L. Form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole proprietorship, for-
profit or not-for-profit corporation, limited partnership,joint venture or other;
M. Any other information, including the income tax bracket of the owner, applicant, or
principal investors in the property considered necessary by the Heritage Commission
to make a determination as to whether the property does yield or may yield a F `'
reasonable return to the owner. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.10.030: FINDINGS:
A. If the Commission finds that without approval of the proposed work, the owner of the
property cannot obtain a reasonable beneficial use and a reasonable economic return
therefrom then the application shall be delayed for period not to exceed ninety(90)
days. During this period of delay, the Commission shall investigate alternatives and
make recommendations to the City Council to allow for a reasonable beneficial use
and a reasonable economic return from the property, or to otherwise preserve the
subject property. Such plans and recommendations may include, but are not limited
to: a relaxation of the provisions of the ordinance, a reduction in real property taxes,
financial assistance, building code modifications or changes in zoning regulations.
B. If by the end of this ninety (90) day period, the Commission has found that without
approval of the proposed work, the owner of the property cannot obtain a reasonable
beneficial use and a reasonable economic return therefrom, then the Commission
shall issue a certificate of economic hardship approving the proposed work. If the
Commission finds otherwise, it shall deny the application for a certificate of
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20.10.040: APPEALS TO THE CITY COUNCIL :
When a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic hardship is approved or
denied by the Heritage Commission for either a landmark or a structure within an historic
district, the applicant may, within thirty (30) days, appeal the Commission's decision to
the City Council. The Council may receive comments on the contents of the record but no
new matter may be considered by the Council. The City Council may affirm the decision
or recommend changes by a majority vote of a quorum of the Council after due
consideration of the facts contained in the record submitted to the Council by the
Commission. The Council may overturn the Commission's decision by a majority vote of
the Council. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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CHAPTER 20.11
TEMPORARY ACCESSORY STRUCTURES aI�
20.11.010: ISSUANCE; LIMITATIONS:
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this title to the contrary, the heritage
• commission may issue a certificate to allow for a temporary accessory structure which
does not conform to the design guidelines to be located on any designated landmark
property or any property within an historic district. No temporary accessory structure
which does not conform to the design guidelines shall be located on any designated
landmark property or any property within an historic district for a period of time which
exceeds four(4) years. No temporary accessory structure which does not conform to the
design guidelines shall be used as a residential dwelling unit or for any residential
purpose. Temporary accessory structures shall comply with all other codes and
ordinances. (Ord. G29-01 § 3, 2001)
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20.11.020: APPLICATION:
Application for a certificate to allow for a temporary accessory structure shall be made on
a form prepared by the heritage commission. Such application shall include at a minimum
the following information:
A. A description of the proposed temporary accessory structure including materials,
floor plan and elevations;
B. A site plan of the property in question depicting the location of any existing structures
and of the location of the proposed temporary accessory structure;
C. Information establishing that the temporary accessory structure would be located and
constructed in such a manner that when removed in the future the essential form and
the integrity of the historic property upon which the temporary accessory structure is
proposed to be located would be unimpaired;
D. Information establishing the cost of the proposed temporary accessory structure as
compared to the estimated cost of a permanent structure which would comply with
the design guidelines;
E. A statement identifying the proposed time period the temporary accessory structure is
to be located on the historic property; and
F. A statement describing why the applicant is not presently proceeding with the
construction of a permanent structure which conforms to the design guidelines. (Ord.
G29-01 § 3, 2001)
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20.11.030: HEARING PROCEDURE:
The heritage commission shall schedule a public hearing concerning the application for a
certificate for a temporary accessory structure and provide a publication notice in the
same manner as in section 20.06.040 of this title, and any person may testify at the
hearing concerning the proposed temporary accessory structure in the same manner as
provided by section 20.06.060 of this title. (Ord. G29-01 § 3, 2001)
20.11.040: FEES:
Each application submitted to the heritage commission pursuant to this chapter shall be
accompanied by a fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00). An application submitted
without this fee shall have no effect under this title. In addition to the application fee,
each applicant shall pay for the costs of providing an accurate, verbatim account of the
public hearing. A deposit of two hundred dollars ($200.00) shall be made at the time of
application to cover the direct costs of recording and transcription of the public hearing.
If the cost is less than the deposit, the remainder shall be paid in full to the applicant. If
the cost exceeds the deposit, the applicant shall pay the additional amount in full. (Ord.
• G29-01 § 3, 2001)
20.11.050: FINDINGS AND DECISION:
If the heritage commission finds: a) that it would be unreasonable or impracticable to
require an applicant to construct a permanent structure which conforms with the design
guidelines rather than the proposed temporary accessory structure, and b) the temporary
accessory structure would be located and constructed in such a manner that when
removed in the future the essential form and the integrity of the historic property upon
which the temporary accessory structure is proposed to be located would be unimpaired
then the commission shall issue a certificate for the proposed temporary accessory
structure. If the commission finds otherwise, it shall deny the application for a certificate
for a temporary accessory structure. A certificate for a temporary accessory structure
shall be issued for the time period as requested in the application therefor but in no event
shall exceed four(4) years. (Ord. G29-01 § 3, 2001)
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A temporary accessory structure for which a certificate has been issued pursuant to this
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temporary accessory structure. It is unlawful for any person who is the owner of property
upon which a temporary accessory structure is located for which a certificate has been
issued pursuant to this chapter to fail to remove such temporary accessory structure upon
the expiration of the certificate issued therefor. If the owner of property upon which a
temporary accessory structure is located fails to remove such temporary accessory
structure upon the expiration of the certificate issued therefor, the city may file an action
in the circuit court complaining of a violation of the provisions of this chapter and
requesting an order commanding the owner to remove the temporary accessory structure
or alternatively requesting an order authorizing entry onto the subject property to remove
the temporary accessory structure and for such other relief as may be provided by law.
, (Ord. G29-01 § 3, 2001)
20.11.070: LIEN: •
If the temporary accessory structure is removed by the city or by someone directed to
remove the temporary accessory structure on behalf of the city, a notice of lien of the cost
and expense thereof incurred by the city shall be recorded in the following manner: The
city or the person performing the service by authority of the city, in its or his own name,
may file notice of lien in the office of the recorder of deeds in the county in which said
real estate is located. The notice of lien shall consist of a sworn statement setting out a
description of the real estate sufficient for identification thereof, the amount of money
representing the cost and expense incurred or payable for the service, and the date or
• dates when said costs or expenses were incurred by the city, and shall be filed within
sixty(60) days after the cost and expense is incurred. For the purpose of this chapter cost
and expense shall be a sum equal to the cost of removal of the temporary accessory
.structure plus an administrative fee equal to the actual cost of removal of the temporary
accessory structure, but not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five
hundred dollars ($500.00) to cover general overall overhead, inspection expenses,
location of and notice to owner, and incidental and related actions. Upon filing of a notice
of lien as provided herein, the city shall have a lien upon the land described therein and
upon which the temporary accessory structure removal or other service have been made
to seek secure costs and expenses thereof and nine percent (9%) interest per year on the
amount which interest shall begin accruing sixty(60) days after the cost is incurred. Such
lien shall be in addition to and shall not constitute a waiver of additional penalties,
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including, but not limited i0, fines, as may be available by law. Aft,-.;i:notice lien has
been filed, a release of lien shall be issued upon payment of the costs, expenses and
interest as provided herein. The parties seeking the relief shall be responsible for filing
same in the office of the recorder of deeds for the appropriate county. (Ord. G29-01 § 3,
2001)
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• When a certificate for a temporary accessory structure is denied by the heritage
commission, the applicant may, within thirty (30) days, appeal the commission's decision
to the city council. The city council may affirm the decision or recommend changes by a
majority vote of a quorum of the city council after due consideration of the facts
contained in the records submitted to the city council by the commission. The city
council may overturn the commission's decision by a majority vote of the city council.
(Ord. G29-01 § 3, 2001)
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CHAPTER 20.12
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS °
20.12.010: DESIGNATION OF EXISTING HISTORIC DISTRICT:
The area designated on the map attached to the Ordinance codified in this Title and made
a part of this Title by reference as Exhibit A, being the same Elgin historic district
designated in the 1981 resolution adopted by the Elgin City Council on March 11, 1981, ,
is established and designated as an historic district pursuant to the terms and provisions of
this Chapter. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.12.020: ADDITIONAL PROCEEDINGS TO PREVENT VIOLATIONS:
In addition to the enforcement of the requirements of this Chapter by the City, any owner
or tenant of real property within one thousand two hundred feet (1,200') in any direction
of property on which a violation of this Title is occurring who shows that his property or
person will be substantially affected by the alleged violation, may institute appropriate
proceedings to prevent the alleged violation as provided by statute. (Ord. G8-88 § 2,
1988)
20.12.030: NOTICE TO HERITAGE COMMISSION:
The Community Development Director shall provide notice in writing to the chairman of
the Heritage Commission at least thirty(30) days in advance of forthcoming public
hearings regarding zoning, special use or variation petitions involving designated
properties. Additionally, the Building Official shall provide notice in writing to the
chairman of the Heritage Commission at least sixty(60) days in advance of plans by the
City to alter or demolish a designated property owned by the City. (Ord. G8-88 § 2,
1988) .
20.12.040: TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR APPLICATION OF DESIGN
GUIDELINES TO INTERIOR FEATURES:
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Title, the Building Official or his designee shall
provide technical assistance as to the application of design guidelines for proposed work •
on interior features of any landmark or of any property within an historic district when
specifically requested by the owner of record. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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• 20.12.050: AFFIRMATION OF EXISTING CODES AND ORDINANCES:
Nothing contained in this Title shall supersede the powers of other local legislative or
regulatory bodies, or relieve any property owner from complying with the requirements
of other applicable codes and ordinances. Specifically, this Title shall not be construed to
modify any applicable codes or ordinances. In the event of any conflict between the
provisions of this Title and any other applicable codes and ordinances, the more
restrictive ordinance provision shall be deemed to apply. (Ord. G12-97 § 6, 1997; Ord.
G8-88 § 2, 1988)
20.12.060: SEVERABILITY:
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Title is for any
reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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CHAPTER 20.14
PENALTIES
20.14.010: VIOLATION AND PENALTY:
Any person who undertakes or causes any alteration, construction, removal or demolition
of any nominated or designated landmark or property within a nominated or designated
historic district without a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic
hardship shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished
by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars
($500.00) and shall also be required to restore the building or structure and its site to its
appearance prior to the violation. Every day each such violation shall continue to exist
shall constitute a separate violation. (Ord. G8-88 § 2, 1988)
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CHAPTER 20.15
50/50 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
20.15.010: TITLE:
This program shall be entitled the 50/50 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL
REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM of the City. (Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G64-
95 § 1, 1995)
20.15.020: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Program is to provide a financial incentive to encourage private
investment in the exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historically/architecturally
significant residential structures, particularly those located in designated historic districts.
(Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G64-95 § 1, 1995)
20.15.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
There is hereby established an Historical/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program for
the City. Completed applications must be submitted by the deadline published by the
Community Development Department and shall be reviewed based on established criteria
for selection. Grants for the Program established may be made until funds budgeted for
such use are exhausted. (Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G12-98 § 1, 1998; Ord. G64-95 §
1, 1995)
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20.15.040: ADMINISTRATION:
The administration of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby assigned to the Director of
the Community Development Department (Director), or the Director's designee.
Applications hereunder shall be made to the Community Development Department which
shall have the authority and responsibility or carrying out the provisions of t' is Chapter.
.er.
The Director may consult with the Elgin Heritage Commission in so carrying out the
provisions of this Chapter. The Director shall establish any reasonable rules and
procedures not otherwise established by this Chapter that are deemed necessary for
administration of the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program. Such rules and
procedures shall include scoring criteria and a minimum point threshold necessary to
qualify for grants for the program. Such rules and procedures shall be written and
published in pamphlet form. (Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G64-95 § 1, 1995)
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• 20.15.050: HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM:
A. Eligible Activities: Grants for the exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation of
historically/architecturally significant residential structures shall be limited to actual •
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in meeting the requirements of the Elgin Design
Guideline Manual. Program participation and historical/architectural rehabilitation
activities must result in full compliance with such standards as they apply to the
exterior of the structure. In addition, as a condition of any grant, the exterior of
eligible properties must be brought into full compliance with the current, adopted
International Property Maintenance Code by the end of the eighteen (18) month term
of the grant agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing requirement, a property shall
be considered eligible for participation in the grant program if the owner of the
property has either previously or simultaneously with the execution of grant program
agreement also entered into a long-term rehabilitation agreement for the property
pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended, providing for the correction of
all exterior code violations. The term of any such long-term rehabilitation agreement
shall not exceed fifty four(54) months. As a condition of continued eligibility for the
grant program and disbursement of any grant funds, the property owner must at all
times be in compliance with the schedule for corrective work in the long-term
rehabilitation agreement.
B. Applicant Qualifications: Eligible applicants shall include any person who:
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1. Owns a lawful conforming or lawful nonconforming residential structure which is
more than fifty (50) years old and contains no more than four (4) dwelling units;
and
2. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
C. Grants: The amount of any grant shall be determined by the Director of the
Community Development Department, or the Director's designee, in accordance with
an approved estimate of cost for eligible exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation
work. Grants shall be limited to fifty percent (50%) of eligible, approved project
construction costs and applicable to a minimum project of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) with no grant to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00).
D. Partial Payments: Partial payments of grant funds for completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities may be allowed if the completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities relate to discrete, separate improvements to a property and if
the applicant's financial ability to participate in the Program is dependent upon partial
payments throughout the Program of the work.
E. Conditions; Agreement Required: Program participation shall, within thirty (30) days
of receiving notification of being awarded a grant, require the execution of an
• agreement between the applicant and the City. The Director, or the Director's
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designee, is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. The agreement
shall include, but is not limited to, requirements for the applicant as follows:
1. Within 180 days of executing the agreement, the applicant shall obtain a
certificate of appropriateness for any construction work to be performed on the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement.
2. The applicant shall complete the historic/architectural rehabilitation of the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement in compliance with the
Elgin Design Guideline Manual and in conformance with the certificate of
appropriateness within an eighteen (18)month period from the date of the
execution of the grant agreement.
3. The applicant shall retain ownership of such rehabilitated structure for a period
not less than twelve (12) months following the historic/architectural rehabilitation
completion date as approved by the Director, and may not convey such real
property, in whole or in part, during said period.
F. Change To Original Scope Of Grant Project: In the event an applicant desires to
modify the scope of a grant project the applicant must make a written request to the
Director within one hundred eighty(180) days of execution of the grant agreement.
Such written request shall specifically identify the proposed modifications to the
original scope of the grant project and the reasons for same. Requests to modify the
scope of a grant project shall not extend the eighteen(18) month term of a grant t
agreement. The modified project shall then be reevaluated based upon the established
criteria for selection. If the modified project still qualifies for grant funds in the
budget cycle for which the original grant was awarded then the grant allocation shall
be adjusted to reflect the modifications to the scope of the grant project but in no
event shall the grant allocation exceed the original allocated amount. If the modified
grant project fails to qualify pursuant to the criteria for selection the grant monies will
be deemed forfeited and the next qualified applicant will be invited to participate in
the Grant Program. (Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G12-98 §§ 2, 3, 1998; Ord. G7-97 §
1, 1997; Ord. G64-95 § 1, 1995)
20.15.060: PROGRAM;M; 'CENER._'L:
A. Evaluations And Compliance With Codes:
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1. The Director of the Community Development Department shall evaluate, or cause
to be evaluated, all premises for which grants are approved by the City Council
pursuant to the terms of this Program for compliance with the current, adopted
International Property Maintenance Code, Title 19 of this Code, and any other
applicable codes and ordinances. Such evaluation shall be made prior to the
execution of any agreement for a grant in order to confirm the existence of any `1
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• violations of codes or ordinances, and to determine the scope of the
historic/architectural rehabilitation project. Any existing violations of codes and
ordinances determined on the exterior of the property which are not subject to the
scope of work to be completed under the grant program shall be rectified to
comply with the currently, adopted International Property Maintenance Codes,
within the time set forth or determined by the citing Code Enforcement Officer.
2. A second evaluation shall be made prior to the payment of a final grant to confirm
compliance with the Elgin Design Guideline Manual, the certificate of
appropriateness and other codes and ordinances.
3. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the eighteen
(18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program agreement, but other
code violations exist on the property which were not identified in the first
evaluation, a compliance time frame shall be set by the Director of the
Community Development Department setting forth a schedule for the correction
of such code violations. No grant funds shall be paid until any and all such code
violations are corrected in conformance with the compliance time frame. In
establishing a compliance time frame the Director of the Community
Development Department shall determine the reasonable minimal time necessary
to correct the violations based upon the number and severity of the violations.
Such a compliance time frame shall not exceed ninety(90) days unless the
Director of the Community Development Department determines in writing that
adverse,weather conditions prevent the correction of violations within such ninety
(90) day period. In such event the Director of Code Administration and
Neighborhood Affairs shall determine the additional reasonable time necessary
for the compliant time frame. A further reinspection shall be conducted at the end
of the compliance time frame. Upon completion of such reinspection grant funds
shall be disbursed to the property owner if the property meets the requirements of
applicable codes. If the Directoroof the Community Development Department
finds that the requirements of applicable City codes have not been met, any grant
funds shall be deemed forfeited.
4. In the event the work under the Grant Program has not been properly completed
within the eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program
agreement or other code violations on the property remain which were identified
in the first evaluation and which were not included within a previously executed
• long-term rehabilitation agreement pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as
amended, the grant funds shall be deemed forfeited. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, in the event the work under the Grant Program has not been properly
completed within the eighteen (18) month time period as provided by the Grant
Program agreement the Director of the Community Development Department,
upon written application by the owner, may grant an extension of time not to
exceed an additional ninety(90) days when the owner can establish that the
completion of the work under the Grant Program has been delayed or stopped due
to accident, strikes, shortages of materials, extreme weather, acts of God or other
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causes not within the owner's reasonable control. A further reinspection shall be
conducted at the end of any such extension time frame and if the work under the
Grant Program has not been properly completed at the time of such further
reinspection the grant funds shall be deemed forfeited.
B. Applications And Guidelines: The Director of the Community Development
Department, or the Director's designee, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
and distribute the appropriate application forms and operational guidelines for the
implementation of this Program.
C. Limitations: Grants authorized under this Chapter shall be limited to the
reimbursement of actual expenses incurred for eligible historic/architectural
rehabilitation work, shall be payable only upon satisfactory proof of payment for
historic/architectural rehabilitation work, and shall be limited to the amount approved
at the time,of execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement.
No grants shall be approved for any historic/architectural rehabilitation,repair,
reconstruction, or accessibility improvement activities initiated or completed prior to
the execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement. The total
number of grants awarded to a single property shall be limited to two (2) in a five (5)
year period.
D. Failure To Perform: Failure to perform the obligations of the Historic/Architectural
Rehabilitation Grant agreement shall require the applicant to make repayment of any
grant monies received.
E. Penalty For Misrepresentation: Any person who willfully makes any false statement
or misrepresentation in obtaining a grant under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not less than one hundred (100) nor more than five hundred dollars
($500.00) and shall forfeit the right to future participation in any property
improvement program authorized under this Code. Such person shall also repay any
monies received pursuant to this Chapter.
F. Abstention From Voting By Member Of Heritage Commission With Pending Grant
Application: A member of the Heritage Commission who has a pending grant
application for the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program shall abstain
from the vote by the Heritage Commission recommending a project eligibility list to
the City Council. (Ord. G55-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G6-99 § 1, 1999; Ord. G12-98 H 4,
5, 1998; Ord. G64-95 § 1, 1995)
20.15.070: PROGRAM TARGET AREA DESCRIPTION:
Grants made pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to residential properties located
within a historic district designated by ordinance of the City Council or residential
properties designated as a landmark by ordinance of the City Council. (Ord. G55-99.§ 1,
1999; Ord. G32-96 § 1, 1996; Ord. G64-95 § 1, 1995) j
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• CHAPTER 20.16
75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM
20.16.010: TITLE:
This Program shall be entitled the 75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL
REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM of the City. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999; Ord. G24-
98 § 1, 1998)
20.16.020: PURPOSE:
The purpose of this Program is to provide a financial incentive to encourage private
investment in the exterior rehabilitation and restoration of historically/architecturally
significant residential structures, particularly those located in designated,historic districts.
(Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999; Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
20.16.030: ESTABLISHMENT:
• There is hereby established a 75/25 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program
for the City. Completed applications must be submitted to the Community Development
Department and shall be reviewed based upon established criteria for selection. Grants
for the program established may be made until funds budgeted for such use are
exhausted. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999; Ord. G98-98 §. 1, 1998; Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
20.16.040: ADMINISTRATION:
The administration of the provisions of this Chapter is hereby assigned to the Director of
the Community Development Department(Director), or the Director's designee.
Applications hereunder shall be made to the Community Development Department which
shall have the authority and responsibility for carrying out the provisions of this Chapter.
The Director may consult with the Elgin Heritage Commission in so carrying out the
• provisions of this Chapter. The Director shall establish any reasonable rules and
procedures not otherwise established by this Chapter that are deemed necessary for
• administration of the 75/25 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program. Such
rules and procedures shall include scoring criteria and a minimum point threshold
necessary to qualify for grants for the program. Such rules and procedures shall be
written and published in pamphlet form. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999; Ord. G98-98 § 2, 1998;
Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
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20.16.050: 75/25 HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT
PROGRAM:
A. Eligible Activities: Grants for the exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation of
historically/architecturally significant residential structures shall be limited to actual
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in meeting the requirements of the Elgin Design
Guideline Manual. Program participation and historical/architectural rehabilitation
activities must result in full compliance on the exterior of the property with such
standards as they apply to the exterior of the structure. In addition, as a condition of
any grant, the exterior of eligible properties must be brought into full compliance with
the current, adopted International Property Maintenance Code by the end of the
eighteen (18)month term of the grant agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing
requirement, a property shall be considered eligible for participation in the Grant
Program if the owner of the property has either previously or simultaneously with the
execution of Grant Program agreement also entered into a long-term rehabilitation
agreement for the property pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this Code, as amended,
providing for the correction of all exterior code violations. The term of any such long-
term rehabilitation agreement shall not exceed fifty four(54) months. As a condition
of continued eligibility for the Grant Program and disbursement of any grant funds,
the property owner must at all times be in compliance with the schedule for corrective
work in the long-term rehabilitation agreement.
B. Painting Program:Grants shall also be available for eligible applicants for the
painting of the exterior qualifyingproperties. The Director of the Community
Development Department may deny an application for a paint project grant upon the
Director's determination that an inappropriate color is proposed to be used on the
exterior of a property. Grants for the painting project program may be made until
funds budgeted for such use are exhausted.
C: Applicant Qualifications: Eligible applicants shall include any person who:
1. Owns a lawful conforming or lawful nonconforming residential structure which is
more than fifty(50) years old and contains no more than four (4) dwelling units;
and
2. Is at least eighteen (18) years of age.
D. Grant Amounts: The amount of any grant shall be determined by the Director of the
Community Development Department, or the Director's designee, in accordance with
an approved estimate of cost for eligible exterior historic/architectural rehabilitation
work. Grants shall be limited to seventy five percent (75%) of eligible, approved
project construction costs and applicable to a minimum project of two thousand five
hundred dollars ($2,500.00) with no grant to exceed ten thousand dollars
($10,000.00). Grants for the painting project program shall be one hundred percent
(100%) of the cost for the painting of the exterior of a property with no painting
project grant to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00). %i
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• E. Partial Payments: Partial payments of grant funds for completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities may be allowed if the completed historic/architectural
rehabilitation activities relate to discrete, separate improvements to a property and if
the applicant's financial ability to participate in the Program is dependent upon partial
payments throughout the Program of the work.
F. Conditions; Agreement Required: Program participation shall, within thirty(30) days
of receiving notification of being awarded a grant, require the execution of an
• agreement between the applicant and the City. The Director of the Community
Development Department, or the Director's designee, is authorized to execute the
• agreement on behalf of the City. The agreement shall include, but is not limited to,
requirements for the applicant as follows:
1. Within 180 days of executing the agreement, the applicant shall obtain a
certificate of appropriateness for any construction work to be performed on the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement.
2. The applicant shall complete the historic/architectural rehabilitation of the
residential structure which is the subject of the agreement in compliance with the
Elgin Design Guideline Manual and in conformance with the certificate of
appropriateness within an eighteen (18) month period from the date of the
execution of the grant agreement.
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3. The applicant shall retain ownership of such rehabilitated structure for a period
not less than twelve(12) months following the historic/architectural rehabilitation
completion date as approved by the Director of the Community Development
Department, and may not convey such real property, in whole or in part, during
said period.
G. Change To Original Scope Of Grant Project: In the event an applicant desires to
modify the scope of a grant project the applicant must make a written request to the
Director of the Community Development Department within one hundred eighty
(180) days of execution of the grant agreement. Such written request shall specifically
identify the proposed modifications to the original scope of the grant project and the
reasons for same. Requests to modify the scope of a grant project shall not extend the
eighteen(18)month term of a grant agreement. The modified project shall then be
reevaluated based upon the established criteria for selection. If the modified project
still qualifies for grant funds in the budget cycle for which the original grant was
awarded then the grant allocation shall be adjusted to reflect the modifications to the
scope of the grant project but in no event shall the grant allocation exceed the original
allocated amount. If the modified grant project fails to qualify pursuant to the criteria
for selection the grant monies will be deemed forfeited and the next qualified
applicant will be invited to participate in the Grant Program. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999;
Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
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20.16.060: PROGRAM; GENERAL: r;
A. Evaluations And Compliance With Codes: •
1. The Director of the Community Development Department shall evaluate, or cause
to be evaluated, the exterior of all premises for which grants are approved
pursuant to the terms of this Program for compliance with the current, adopted
International Property Maintenance Code, Title 19 of this Code, and any other
applicable codes and ordinances..Such evaluation shall be made prior to the
execution of any agreement for a grant in order to confirm the existence of any
violations of codes or ordinances, and to determine the scope of the
historic/architectural rehabilitation project. Any existing violations of codes and
ordinances determined on the exterior of the property which are not subject to the
scope of work to be completed under the grant program shall be rectified to
comply with the currently, adopted International Property Maintenance Codes,
within the time set forth or determined by the citing Code Enforcement Officer.
2. A second evaluation shall be made prior to the payment of a final grant to confirm
compliance with the Elgin Design Guideline Manual, the certificate of
appropriateness and other codes and ordinances.
3. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the eighteen
(18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program agreement,but other
code violations exist on the exterior of the property which were not identified in
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the first evaluation, a compliance time frame shall be set by the Director of the
Community Development Department setting forth a schedule for the correction
of such code violations. No grant funds shall be paid until any and all such code
violations are corrected in conformance with the compliance time frame. In
establishing a compliance time frame the Director of the Community
Development Departmentshall determine the reasonable minimal time necessary
to correct the violations based upon the number and severity of the violations.
Such a compliance time frame shall not exceed ninety(90) days unless the
Director of the Community Development Department determines in writing that
adverse weather conditions prevent the correction of violations within such ninety
(90) day period. In such event the Director of Planning and Neighborhood
Services shall determine the additional reasonable time necessary for the
compliant time frame. A further reinspection of the exterior of the property, shall
be conducted at the end of the compliance time frame. Upon completion of such
reinspection grant funds shall be disbursed to the property owner if the property
meets the requirements of applicable codes. If the Director of the Community
Development Department finds that the requirements of applicable City codes
have not been met, any grant funds shall be deemed forfeited.
4. In the event the work under the Grant Program has not been properly completed
within the eighteen(18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program
agreement or other exterior code violations on the property remain which were m�
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• identified in the first evaluation and which are not included within a previously
executed long-term rehabilitation agreement pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this
Code, as amended, the grant funds shall be deemed forfeited.
5. In the event the work under the Grant Program is completed within the eighteen
(18) month time period as provided by the Grant Program agreement but other
code violations on the property remain which are included within a previously
executed long-term rehabilitation agreement pursuant to Section 2.65.030 of this
Code, as amended, the City shall retain twenty five percent (25%) of the total of
the grant funds until such time as the exterior property is brought into compliance
with all applicable codes and ordinances. In the event the property owner at any
time violates the schedule for corrective work of such a long-term rehabilitation
agreement, any grants funds not previously paid shall be deemed forfeited.
B. Applications And Guidelines: The Director of the Community Development
Department, or the Director's designee, is hereby authorized and directed to prepare
and distribute the appropriate application forms and operational guidelines for the
implementation of this ordinance.
C. Limitations: Grants authorized under this Chapter shall be limited to the
reimbursement of actual expenses incurred for eligible historic/architectural
rehabilitation work, shall be payable only upon satisfactory proof of payment for
• historic/architectural rehabilitation work, and shall be limited to the amount approved
at the time of execution of the historic/architectural rehabilitation grant agreement.
No grants shall be approved for any historic/architectural rehabilitation, repair,
reconstruction, or accessibility improvement activities initiated or completed prior to
the execution of the Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant agreement. The total
number of grants awarded to a single property shall be limited to two (2) in a five (5)
year period.
D. Failure To Perform: Failure to perform the obligations of the Historic/Architectural
Rehabilitation Grant agreement shall require the applicant to make repayment of any
grant monies received.
E. Penalty For Misrepresentation: Any person who willfully makes any false statement
or misrepresentation in obtaining a grant under the provisions of this Chapter shall be
subject to a fine of not less than one hundred (100) nor more than five hundred dollars
($500.00) and shall forfeit the right to future participation in any property
improvement program authorized under this Code. Such person shall also repay any
monies received pursuant to this Chapter.
F. Income Requirements: Grants authorized pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to
owner-occupied premises of not more than four (4) dwelling units in which the
owner-occupant household conforms to the guidelines and definitions of low or
moderate income as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
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Development Community Development Block Grant Regulations at 24 Code of
Federal Regulations 570.3, as amended.
G. Combined Grants: Grants authorized pursuant to this Chapter may be combined with
other City-administered or City-sponsored grants. In no event, however, shall such
combined grant payments exceed one hundred percent (100%) of any project costs;
however, any previous City grant-funded projects must be completed prior to
execution of a new grant agreement. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999; Ord. G98-98 § 3, 1998;
Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
20.16.070: PROGRAM TARGET AREA DESCRIPTION:
Grants made pursuant to this Chapter shall be limited to residential properties located
within an historic district designated by ordinance of the City Council or residential
properties designated as a landmark by ordinance of the City Council. (Ord. G55-99 § 2,
1999; Ord. G24-98 § 1, 1998)
20.16.080: USE OF ANY EXCESS FUNDS FOR THE 50/50
HISTORIC/ARCHITECTURAL REHABILITATION GRANT PROGRAM:
During the first nine (9)months of each calendar year any funds budgeted for the 75/25
Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program shall be utilized for such purpose.
After such initial nine (9) months in any calendar year any remaining unallocated or
unused funds for the 75/25 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation Grant Program may be
reallocated for qualifying properties under the 50/50 Historic/Architectural Rehabilitation
Grant Program. (Ord. G55-99 § 2, 1999)
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