HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - ORD-18-1918 - 12/17/2018 - Adopting Zoning Text Amendment to add a new zoning classification called Agriculture DistrictsCITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NUMBER ORD-18-1918
An Ordinance Adopting a Text Amendment to the City of McHemy Zoning
Ordinance adding a New Zoning District Classification called Agriculture District
Adopted by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry Comity
State of Illinois
December 17, 2018
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 17th day of December, 2018.
Department of
Economic Development
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
ORDINANCE NO, 18- I11%
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A TEXT AMENDMENTTO THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
ZONING ORDINANCE ADDING A NEW ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION CALLED
AGRICULTURE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois, is a home rule municipality as
contemplated under Article VII, Section 6, of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the
passage of this Ordinance constitutes an exercise of the City's home rule powers and functions
as granted in the Constitution of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS,
a petition has
been
filed by the City of McHenry requesting a text
amendment to the
City of McHenry
Zoning
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on November 14, 2018, in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as
a result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did recommend to the City
Council the granting of the requested zoning text amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation from the
Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the zoning text amendment
currently requested and approved by this ordinance are consistent with the objectives of the
City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance to protect the public health, safety, morals and general
welfare of its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOISI AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter IV. Residential Districts is hereby amended by adding thereto
the following language:
"AA. A-1 Agriculture District
The intent of the A-1 Agriculture District is to permit agricultural uses and activities. Residences
are allowed on agricultural parcels within the City. The standards of the A-1 District promote
farming and protection of agricultural land uses from the encroachment of incompatible land
uses.
Department of
Economic Development
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
www. c i. m c h e n ry. i l. u s
Permitted Uses
Agriculture
Animal Care Shelter
Conservation Area
Dwelling, Single -Family
Farmstand
Feed, Tack, Grain, and Seed Sales
Garden Center
Greenhouse/Landscape and Nursery Business -No Outdoor Storage
Park
Public Facility
Conditional Uses
Agricultural Implement Sales and Service
Agriculture Employee Housing
Agricultural Produce Processing
Agritourism (An agriculturally -based operation which draws visitors.)
Art Gallery
Arts Studio
Assembly Use
Athletic Facility, Outdoor
Bed and Breakfast
Campground
Cemetery/Cemetery, Pet
Club, Lodge
Department of
Economic Development
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
www.ci.mchenry.il.us
Country Club
Cultural Facility
Day Camp
Drive-in Theater
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Farrier
Food Processing
Grain Elevator -Commercial
Golf Course/Driving Range -Commercial
Halfway House
Homeless/Domestic Violence Shelter
Horse Arena, Indoor/Outdoor
Horse Stables
Hotel
Kennel -Commercial
Landing Area -Restricted
Landing Area -Restricted -Personal Use
Landscape/Nursery Business with Outdoor Storage
Landscape Waste Composting Facility
Medical Cannabis Cultivation Center
Power Production
Public Safety Training Facility
Reception Facility
Resort
Sawmill
Solar Farm
Bulk and Setback Reeulations
Department of
Economic Development
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
www. c i. m c h e n ry. i l. u s
Min.
Lot
Area
Min. Lot
Width
Maximum
Bldg.
Height.
Max.
Bldg.
Coverage
Front Yard Build.
Set.
Corner
Side Yard
Bldg. Set.
Interior
Side Yard
Bldg. Set.
Rear Yard Bldg.
Set.
1 acre
Up to 2
Up to 2 ac.
Up to 2
30' from ROW or
30' from
30' from
30' from ROW or
ac
40'
ac.30%
65' from
ROW or
ROW or
65' from
150'
2-3 ac.
2-3 ac.
centerline if no
65' from
65' from
centerline if no
2-3 ac.
60'
20%
dedicated ROW
centerline
centerline
dedicated ROW
175'
3-5 ac.
3-5 ac.
exists
if no
if no
exists
3-5 ac.
80,
15%
dedicated
dedicated
250'
S+ac.
5+ac.
ROW
ROW
S+ac.
No max.
10%
exists
exists
330'
SECTION 2: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 3: This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the
authority of the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be
in
full force
and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in pamphlet form
as
provided
bylaw.
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Department of
Economic Development
McHenry Municipal Center
333 Green Street
McHenry, Illinois 60050
Phone: (815) 363-2170
Fax: (815) 363-2173
www.ci.mchenry.1l.us
ABSENT:
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