HomeMy WebLinkAboutG12-82 Ordinance No. G12-82
AN ORDINANCE
A1'ENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
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PRIVACY AND SECURITY FENCES
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the provisions
of the zoning ordinance of the City of Elgin to provide for privacy fences
and security fences; and
WHEREAS, after due notice the Planning Committee conducted a public
hearing on the proposed amendment and has recommended approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the recom-
mendations of the Planning Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Chapter 19.06 of Title 19 of the Elgin Municipal
Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended by adding to Section
19.06.090B the following:
"5. In residence districts, fences, walls or hedges six
feet or less in height shall be permitted within the front yard
of a through lot located between the rear line of the building
and the rear lot line.
Fences and walls shall be screened with a combination of
plant materials. Screening shall be maintained or constructed
to be not less than three feet nor more than six feet in height.
Planting areas shall be maintained free of litter, weeds, or other
debris and all dead plant material shall be replaced."
Section 2. That Section 19.50.070C of Chapter 19.50 of Title 19
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended
by adding the following:
"6. To permit the construction of a nonsolid-type security
fence not to exceed ten feet in height and in addition thereto
not more than three strands of barbed wire, within the required
yard of property located within a business or manufacturing
district, provided that the need for a security fence is demon-
strated by findings and recommendations of the police department
and provided further that the security fence does not interfere
with or obstruct the view of motorists in the vicinity and is
approved by the engineering division. Security fences shall be
screened by plant material, earth-mounded berms, or a combination
thereof.
Screening shall be maintained at a height of not less than
two nor more than three feet within any required front yard.
Planting areas shall be maintained free of litter, weeds and
debris and all dead plant material shall be replaced."
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form
and shall become effective ten days after its publication.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: February 10 1982
Passed: February 10, 1982
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk