HomeMy WebLinkAboutG1-26 Ordinance No. G 1-26
AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING FURTHER AMENDMENTS TO THE
KANE COUNTY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
WHEREAS,the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise any
power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin has previously adopted Chapter 21 of
the Elgin Municipal Code establishing the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as
amended, as the stormwater management ordinance for the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is necessary to adopt additional requirements
for stormwater control and water quality/best management practices, and other amendments to the
Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance; and.
WHEREAS, the adoption of this ordinance providing for the adoption of the amendments
to the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance,as such ordinance may be amended from
time to time, pertains to the government and affairs and is in the best interests of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 21.01 of the Elgin Municipal Code, as amended, entitled
"Stormwater Management" be and is hereby further amended by amending section 21.01.010,
entitled "Adopted," in its entirety to read as follows:
"Section 21.01.010. Adopted.
A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the city clerk of the
city, being marked and designated as the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance,
as it may be amended from time, including all appendices, technical manuals, and referenced
standard incorporated therein, be and is hereby adopted as and shall be known as the
"Stormwater Management Ordinance" of the city for managing and mitigating the effects of
urbanization on stormwater drainage in the city through planning, appropriate engineering
practices and proper maintenance, and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions
and terms of said Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance, as amended, are hereby
referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this title, with the additions,
insertions, deletions and other changes prescribed in this chapter. All future amendments,
revisions,additions,and restatements to the Kane County Stormwater Management Ordinance,
including all appendices, technical manuals, and referenced standards incorporated therein,
shall become part of the city's Stormwater Management Ordinance upon their effective date
at Kane County unless expressly rejected by the city council. A copy of the Kane County
Stormwater Management Ordinance, including the most current amendments as hereafter
adopted, shall be maintained on file in the Office of the City Clerk and made available for
public inspection."
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 following its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law. "e1/70/.
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Presented: January 14, 2026
Passed: January 14, 2026
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0
Recorded: January 14, 2026 •
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Published: January 14, 2026 r.
Att std114, -40vi
Kimberly Dew ty Clerk �
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