G29-80 Ordinance No. G29-80
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k AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE ELGIN ZONING ORDINANCE TO PERMIT LANDFILLS AS A
SPECIAL USE IN R-1, B-1 AND M-1 DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the text of
the Elgin Zoning Ordinance so as to allow landfills in the R-1, B-1
and M-1 district as a special use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Committee conducted a public hearing after
due notice as required by law and has recommended the granting of the
requested amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin concurs in the
recommendation of the Planning Committee.
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 Title 19
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended
by adding the following:
"0. Landfill specifically for the purpose of lime residue
storage. Special use approval is contingent upon receipt of
acceptable, detailed operation and reclamation plans demonstrating
that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected.
These plans are to include the following:
1. The operation Plan shall include: (1) a site plan
showing the location of buildings and processing equipment,
the location of access roads and fencing and screening provi-
sions; (2) environmental impact control measures; (3) written
explanation and other information as required by the City of
Elgin; (4) all required permits from appropriate agencies;
whether Federal, State or local; and
2. The Reclamation Plan shall include a site plan, a
development phasing schedule, written explanation and other
information as required by the City of Elgin."
Section 2. That Section 19.28.030 of Chapter 19.12 of Title 19
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended
by adding the following:
"15. Landfills are specifically for the purpose of lime
residue storage. Special use approval is contingent upon
receipt of acceptable, detailed operation and reclamation
plans. These plans are to include the following:
1. The Operation Plan is to include: (1) a site plan showing the location of buildings and processing equipment,
the location of access roads and fencing and screening provi-
sions; (2) environmental impact control measures; (3) written
explanation and other information as requied by the City of
Elgin; (4) all required permits from appropriate agencies
whether Federal, State or local; and
2. The Reclamation Plan is to include a site plan,
a development phasing schedule, written explanation and
other information as required by the City of Elgin."
Section 3. That Section 19.38.020 of Chapter 19.38 of Title 19
of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended
by adding the following:
"11. Landfills are specifically for the purpose of lime
residue storage. Special use approval is contingent upon
receipt of acceptable, detailed operation and reclamation plans.
These plans are to include the following:
1. The Operation Plan is to include: (1) a site plan
showing the location of buildings and processing equipment,
the location of access roads and fencing and screening provi-
sions; (2) environmental impact control measures; (3) written
explanation and other information as required by the City of
Elgin; (4) all required permits from appropriate agencies;
whether Federal, State or local; and
2. The Reclamation Plan is to include a site plan, a
development phasing schedule, written explanation and other
information as required by the City of Elgin."
Section 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage in the manner provided by law and shall be
published in pamphlet form by authority of the City Council.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: March 12, 1980
Passed: March 12, 1980
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk