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HomeMy WebLinkAboutG56-92 rCITY OF ELGIN ORDINANCE NO. G56-92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN ON THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 1992 Published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council of the City of Elgin, Kane and Cook Counties, Illinois, on this 3rd day of December, 1992 . r STATE OF ILLINOIS ) ss . COUNTY OF KANE ) CERTIFICATE I, Dolonna Mecum, certify that I am the duly appointed and acting municipal clerk of the City of Elgin, Cook and Kane Counties, Illinois . I further certify that on December 2, 1992, the Corporate Authorities of such municipality passed and approved Ordinance No. G56-92, entitled An Ordinance Amending Certain Traffic and Parking Restrictions Within the City of Elgin, which provided by its terms that it should be published in pamphlet form. eft. The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. G56-92, including the Ordinance and a cover sheet thereof, was prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted in the municipal building, commencing on December 3, 1992, and continuing for at least ten days thereafter. Copies of such Ordinance were also available for public inspection upon request in the office of the municipal clerk. DATED at Elgin, Illinois, on December 3, 1992 . Municipal Clerk (SEAL) ea. Ordinance No. G56-92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ELGIN BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS: Section 1 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 , as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of fifteen mile per hour speed zones under Section 11 .20.030A the following: Riverside Drive on the inner section at the rear of the stores . Section 2 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 20 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 , as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of fifteen mile per hour speed zones under Section 11 .20 .030A the following: Riverside Drive, northbound lane, from Prairie Street to E. Chicago Street. Riverside Drive, southbound lane, from E. Chicago Street to Prairie Street. Section 3 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 .24 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of one-way streets in the City of Elgin under Section 11 .24 . 020D the following: South Grove Avenue from Prairie Street to Lake Street. Section 4 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976 , as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of stop intersections under Section 11 . 32 . 030 the following: Prairie Street. All vehicles being operated on Prairie Street must stop at Wellington Avenue before crossing or entering the same. Section 5 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 32 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of stop intersections under Section 11 . 32 . 030 the following: rft Riverside Drive. All vehicles being operated northbound on Riverside Drive must stop at the driveway located approximately 250 feet south of E. Chicago Street before crossing or entering same. Riverside Drive. All vehicles being operated in a westerly direction on Riverside Drive at the northbound to southbound turnaround located approximately 240 feet south of E . Chicago Street must stop at the turnaround before crossing or entering same. Section 6 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 40 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 11 .40 .080 entitled "Vehicle load limit" to read as follows: 11 .40 . 080 Vehicle load limit. A. It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle on, upon or over the following streets when such vehicle, with or without load, exceeds six thousand pounds: Southbound Riverside Drive, from E. Chicago Street to Prairie Street. B. It is unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle on, upon or over the following streets when such vehicle, with or without load, r'' exceeds ten thousand pounds: Lawrence Avenue from McLean Boulevard to State Street ( Illinois Route 31) . McClure Avenue from Highland Avenue to Wing Street. Bent Street from Liberty Street to Villa Street. C. The director of public works shall cause signs indicating the foregoing weight limit to be erected and maintained to and upon the approaches to the foregoing streets . Section 7 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of streets where parking is prohibited under Section 11. 60 .050P the following: Riverside Drive. Riverside Drive, both sides thereof, from E. Highland Avenue to Prairie Street. Section 8 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of streets where parking is prohibited under Section 11 .60 .050P the following: eh- Riverside Drive. Riverside Drive, both sides thereof, from E. Highland Avenue to E. Chicago Street. Riverside Drive. Riverside Drive, east side of northbound lane, from Prairie Street to E. Chicago Street. Section 9 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of two-hour parking zones under Section 11 . 60 . 084 the following: Lower level of the Riverside Municipal Parking Deck. Section 10 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of two-hour parking zones under Section 11 . 60 . 084 the following: Riverside Drive, northbound 55 spaces ( facing northwest) from Prairie Street to E. Chicago Street and southbound 36 spaces ( facing southeast) north of Prairie Street. Section 11 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding Section 11 . 60. 089 entitled "Monthly permit parking zones" to read as follows : 11 . 60 . 089 Monthly permit parking zones . A. The following streets and areas shall be all-day monthly permit parking zones : 1 . Riverside Drive, southbound 66 spaces ( facing southwest) from Chicago Street to Prairie Street. 2 . Riverside Drive, southbound 24 spaces ( facing southeast) immediately south of E. Chicago Street. B. Monthly permit parking zones are subject to all day parking, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. , Monday through Saturday. C. The finance director may lease these 90 parking spaces along Riverside Drive at a monthly ek rate of thirty dollars . The lessee shall place the parking permit on the front window so it is visible from the front of the vehicle. Failure to comply shall result in the revocation of the parking permit and forfeiture of the paid parking fee. Section 12 . That Title 11, Chapter 11. 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by deleting from the list of handicapped parking spaces under Section 11 . 60 . 156 the following: Riverside Drive Facility, two spaces . Spiess Parking Deck, two spaces . Section 13 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 60 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by adding to the list of handicapped parking spaces under Section 11 . 60 . 156 the following: Riverside Drive, from Prairie Street to E. Chicago Street, seven spaces . Municipal Lot L, bounded by Riverside Drive, Prairie Street and S. Grove Avenue, four spaces . Section 14 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 68 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by amending the four-hour parking zones under Section 11 . 68 . 125A to read as follows : A. The following streets and areas shall be metered four-hour parking zones : Municipal Lot L bounded by Riverside Drive, Prairie Street and S . Grove Avenue. Section 15 . That Title 11, Chapter 11 . 68 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby further amended by amending Section 11 . 68. 150 entitled "Civic center parking zone" to read as follows : 11 . 68 . 150 Civic center parking zone. A. The finance director may, in lieu of parking meters, provide for attendant parking, whereby the time of entry and exit to that parking zone shall be determined and parking fees shall be based on the amount of the time that the vehicle was located in that zone. B. The following hours are established for operation of the civic center parking zone, bounded by Douglas Avenue, Highland Avenue and North Grove ebk Avenue, and the Spring Street Parking Facility: 1 . Monday and Thursday: eight a.m. to ten p.m. ; 2 . Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday: eight a.m. to ten p.m. ; 3 . Christmas season (Thanksgiving to December 25th) : eight a.m. to ten p.m. C. The following rates be and are established for parking in the civic center parking zone and the Spring Street parking facility: 1 . First three hours, twenty-five cents per hour or fraction thereof; 2 . Each additional hour or fraction thereof, fifty cents; 3 . Maximum daily fee, three dollars and twenty-five cents . Hourly fees shall apply from eight a.m. to the time of exiting the lot up to a maximum of three dollars and twenty-five cents for each day regardless of the number of hours parked if the ticket is not presented upon exiting. D. It is unlawful to park any vehicle over twenty feet in length in any one parking space or to park a vehicle in such a way that it requires more than one parking space. E. There is established a system of validation stamps to be distributed to participating merchants for a fee of twenty-five cents each. A fee of twenty-one cents for each validation stamp is established. F. The finance director may lease each parking space in the civic center parking zone for a period of one month. The prepaid rate shall be twenty-five dollars for a one-month lease. The lessee shall only park in the assigned rows, place the parking permit on the left front dashboard of his vehicle so it is visible from the front of the vehicles, and, upon leaving the parking area, sign the ticket received on entering with his permit number prior to presenting it to the attendant. Failure to comply shall result in the revocation of the parking permit and forfeiture of the paid parking fee. G. The finance director may lease each r parking space of the Spring Street parking facility at a monthly rate of thirty dollars . The lessee shall place the parking permit on the front window, so it is visible from the front of the vehicle and 1 . . . , . rft. use their Cintac Card upon leaving. Failure to comply shall result in the revocation of the parking permit and forfeiture of the paid parking fee. H. Except for authorized personnel it is unlawful for any person to enter or remain upon or within either of the parking facilities described in subsection B of this section during hours of operation for a period of time in excess of fifteen minutes . Provided, however, this section shall apply to the following: 1 . Owners, drivers or passengers of vehicles parked in either facility; 2 . Mechanics, tow truck operators or other auto service personnel present to service a vehicle parked in either facility. Section 16 . That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance be and are hereby repealed. Section 17 . That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten days after its passage and publication in eft. pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. z/ ,/_ ,,/ ) , `Geo a VanDeVoorde, Mayor Presented: December 2, 1992 Passed: December 2, 1992 Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0 Recorded: December 3, 1992 Published: Attest: i (//4 Dolonna Mecum, Ci y Clerk r