G51-79 Ordinance No. G51-79
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ELGIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO PROVIDE FOR
TEMPORARY MINING AS A SPECIAL USE
WHEREAS, a written petition has been filed to amend the test of the
Elgin Zoning Ordinance by providing for temporary mining as a special use;
and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Elgin Planning Committee
after due notice in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Planning Committee has recommended amendment of
the Elgin Zoning Ordinance as requested.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.12.020 of Chapter 19.12 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the follow-
ing:
"P. Temporary mining of topsoil, earth, clay, gravel, peat,
sand, and stone when such a mining operation is performed
in conjunction with site preparation for public or
residential developments. Special use approval is con-
tingent upon receipt of acceptable, detailed operation and
reclamation plans. Plans shall include the following:
1. The Operational Plan shall include a site plan,
the location of buildings and processing equip-
ment, the location of access roads, fencing
and screening provisions, environmental impact
control measures, written:explanation of proposed
special use, and other information concerning the
proposed use as may be requested by the Department
of Community Development of the City of Elgin; and
2. Tho Reclamation Plan is to include a site plan, a
development phasing schedule, written explanation
and other information as required by the Department
of Community Development of the City of Elgin."
Section 2. That Section 19.28.030 of Chapter 19.28 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the follow-
ing:
"14. Temporary mining of topsoil, earth, clay, gravel, peat,
sand, and stone when such a mining operation is performed
in conjunction with site preparation for public or
commercial developments. Special use approval is con-
tingent upon receipt of acceptable, detailed operation
and reclamation plans. These plans are to include the
following:
1. The Operational Plan is to include a site plan, the
location of buildings and processing equipment, the
location of access roads, fencing and screening pro-
visions, environmental impact control measures,
written explanation of the proposed special use, and
other information as required by the Department of ;
Community Development of the City of Elgin.
2. The Reclamation Plan is to include a site plan, a
development phasing schedule, written explanation
of the proposed special use, and other information
as required by the Department of Community Develop-
ment of the City of Elgin."
Section 3. That Section 19:38.020 of Chapter 19.38 of the Elgin
Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, is hereby amended by adding the follow-
ing:
"10. Temporary mining of topsoil, earth, clay, gravel, peat,
sand, and stone when such a mining operation is performed
in conjunction with site preparation for public or
industrial developments. Special use approval is con-
tingent upon receipt of acceptable, detailed operation and
reclamation plans. These plans are to include the follow-
ing:
1. The Operational Plan is to include a site plan, the
location of buildings and processing equipment, the
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location of access roads, fencing and screening pro-
visions, environmental impact control measures,
written explanation of the proposed special use, and
other information as required by the Department of
Community Development of the City of Elgin.
2. The Reclamation Plan is to include a site plan, a
development phasing schedule, written explanation
of the proposed special use, and other information
as required by the Department of Community Develop-
ment of the City of Elgin."
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect ten
days after its passage and publication in pamphlet form as authorized by
the City Council of the City of Elgin.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: July 12, 1999
Passed: July
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk