G39-17 Ordinance No. G39-17
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 7.08 OF THE ELGIN MUNICIPAL CODE, 1976,
AS AMENDED, ENTITLED "KEEPING OF CHICKENS"
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, the City Council of the City of Elgin has determined that it is appropriate to
amend the current regulations for the keeping of chickens within the City of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of chickens within the City of Elgin and regulations pertaining
thereto involve public health and pertain to the government and affairs of the City of Elgin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ELGIN, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 7.08.180 of the Elgin Municipal Code, 1976, as amended,
entitled "Number of Licenses and Permits to be Issued" be and is hereby further amended to read
as follows:
"The number of licenses authorizing the keeping of chickens shall not exceed one
hundred (100) in number. The number of building permits issued in conjunction
with structures housing hens including pens, coops, buildings or enclosures shall
not exceed one hundred (100) in number."
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this ordinance be and are hereby repealed to the extent of any such conflict.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. )
David J. Kapta' , Ma or
Presented: September 13, 2017
Passed September 13, 2017 ; ':,'
Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 9 Nays: 0 , A,
Recorded: September 13, 2017
Published: September 15, 2017
Kimberly Dewis, Cler