G103-89 Ordinance No. GI03-89
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 19.04 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976, AS AMENDED,
TO DEFINE "FENCE"
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the provisions of the
zoning ordinance so as to define the term "fence"; 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 Chapter 19.04 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended, be
and is hereby further amended by adding the following:
"1 9.04.258 Fence.
"Fence" means a barrier attached to the ground consisting of vertical
and/or horizontal supports and cross members which separate lots or yards,
or create privacy on a lot. Fences shall be constructed so that vertical
and/or horizontal supports and cross members face the interior of the lot
on which the fence is located."
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage in the manner provided by law.
s/ George VanDeVoorde
George VanDeVoorde, Mayor
Presented: December 19, 1989
Passed: December I 9, 1989
Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Recorded:
Published:
Attest:
s/ Nancy Roll
Nancy Roll, Deputy Clerk
r