G11-87 Ordinance No. G11-87
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 ENTITLED ZONING OF THE
ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the lot width requirement
of the R-2 single-family residence district of the zoning ordinance; 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 19.14.050 of Chapter 19.14 of the Elgin Municipal Code,
1976, as amended, be and is hereby amended to read as follows:
"19.1 4.050
A. In the R-2 district, lot width shall be not less than sixty feet
measured at the narrowest width within the first thirty feet of lot depth
directly in back of the front yard setback.
B. The foregoing minimum lot width requirement shall not apply to
those vacant lots of record existing prior to March 8, 1962. Such lots shall
not be subject to a minimum lot width requirement."
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
Presented: February 25, 1987
Passed: February 25 , 1987
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
sl Marie Yearman
Marie Yearman, City Clerk