HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 21-2 - 01/18/2021 - Text Amendments - Fences CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 21-2
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 13: FENCES
OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
January 18, 2021
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 19th day of January, 2021.
ORDINANCE NO 21-2
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING TEXT AMENDMENTS CHAPTER 13: FENCES OF THE CITY OF
MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE
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 text amendments
to the City of McHenry Fence Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City of McHenry desires to amend its Fence Regulations to allow property
owners greater enjoyment of their property.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That Section 10-13-4A of the City of McHenry Municipal Code is hereby
deleted and replaced with the following language:
"A. Front And Corner Side Yards: No fence shall be installed closer than the required front or
corner side yard setback established by the zoning district, except as follows:
1. Split rail, picket and wrought iron style fences may be installed in a required
front yard so long as the fence does not exceed 50% opacity and the height of
said fence does not exceed forty eight inches (48");
2. Any style fence may be installed in a corner side yard; provided, that the
maximum height of said fence shall not exceed seventy two inches (72"), is
located no closer than five feet (5') from a corner side lot line, and providing that
a clear line of sight for pedestrians and vehicles is maintained;
B. Through-Lots (double frontage lots):
1. Any fencing less than or equal to 50%opacity maybe installed in a required front
yard of a through lot; provided:
a. Said yard shall not provide a means of vehicular access to the site; and
b. Maximum height of fencing shall not exceed seventy two inches (72').
2. Any fencing greater than 50% opacity may be installed in a required front yard of
a through lot; provided:
a. Said yard shall not provide a means of vehicular access to the site; and
b. Maximum height of fencing shall not exceed seventy two inches (72');
and
c. Is located a minimum of 5 feet from the street lot line."
SECTION 2: That the following section numbers:
"10-13-413 Side And Rear Yards;
10-13-4C Obstructions;
10-13-4D Use of Barbed Wire Prohibited; and
10-13-4E Chainlink Fencing"
are here by recodified as follows:
"10-13-4C Side And Rear Yards;
10-13-4D Obstructions;
10-13-4E Use of Barbed Wire Prohibited; and
10-13-4F Chainlink Fencing"
SECTION 3: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4: 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 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
Passed this 18th day of January, 2021.
Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderman Devine
Alderman Glab a'
Alderman Harding 4-
Alderman Mihevc
Alderwoman Miller x
Alderman Santi
Alderman Schaefer
Way t, yor Trisha Rame , City Clerk