G49-86 Ordinance No. G49-86
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF AUTOMOBILE LAUNDRIES
TO PROVIDE FOR OPEN VACUUM BAYS AND OPEN WASH BAYS
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the provisions of the
zoning ordinance by amending the definition of automobile laundries to provide for open
vacuum bays and open wash bays; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Planning Committee held a public hearing concerning the
proposed amendment after due notice in the manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Elgin Planning Committee has submitted its written findings and
recommendation that the requested amendment be granted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, concurs in the findings
and recommendations of the Planning Committee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section I. That Section 19.04.055 of Chapter 19.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Automobile laundry.
'Automobile laundry' means any building or portion thereof where
automobiles are washed, using a conveyor, blower, steam-cleaning equip-
ment, or other mechanical device of a production line nature. Automobile
laundries may include open vacuum bays and a maximum of one open wash
bay. The open wash bay shall be screened on both sides by a minimum six
foot wall of the same construction material as the principal building;"
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ Richard L. Verbic
Richard L. Verbic, Mayor
Presented: June 9, 1986
Passed: June 9, 1986
Vote: Yeas 6 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
elk s/ Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk