G21-16Ordinance No. 621 -16
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 19 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "ZONING"
WHEREAS, written application has been made to amend the Elgin zoning ordinance to
amend the areas of special character to provide for special street graphics not otherwise allowed
by the zoning ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on March 7,
2016, concerning the proposed amendments after due notice in manner provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission have submitted their Findings of Fact concerning said amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission recommend approval of said amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Elgin, Illinois, has reviewed the findings and
recommendations of the Community Development Department and the Planning and Zoning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City of Elgin is a home rule unit and as a home rule unit may exercise
any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, zoning, including, but not limited to this ordinance to amend the areas of
special character pertain to the government and affairs of the city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 19.50.105 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Areas of Special Character ", Subsection A, be and is hereby further amended by adding
the following additional subsection 5 thereto to read as follows:
115. The Elgin Sports Complex at 709 Sports Way comprising 496 acres, more or less,
located south of U.S. Highway 20, east of McLean Boulevard and west of State
Street (Route 31)."
Section 2. That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of
this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and
publication in the manner provided by law.
Presented: April 27, 2016
Passed: April 27, 2016
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 8 Nays: 0
Recorded: April 27, 2016
Published: April 29, 2016
Attest:
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Kimberly Dewis, City Clerk
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