HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 23-8 - 02/06/2023 - Zoning Text Amendments CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 23-8
ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIOUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE
CITY OF MCHENRY ZONING ORDINANCE
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
February 6, 2023
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 7�h day of February 2023
ORDINANCE NO 23-8
ORDINANCE GRANTING VARIOUS ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MCHENRY
ZONING ORDINANCE
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 approval of text
amendments to the City of McHenry Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said petition was held before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on January 18, 2023 in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute, and as a
result of said hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission did unanimously recommend to the
City Council the granting of the requested text amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendations from the
Planning and Zoning Commission and finds that the approval of the request is 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, ILLINOIS,AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: That §11-6-20 Outdoor Storage is hereby amended as follows:
"A. Applicability:The following standards apply to outdoor storage as an accessory to a non-
residential use. The storage of construction equipment and materials on properties under
active construction are not subject to these restrictions.
1. All outdoor storage shall be paved with asphalt or concrete unless determined by the
Zoning Administrator to not be necessary.
2. Outdoor storage is prohibited within the required front and corner side yard setback of
the underlying zoning district
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4. All materials stored onsite shall be related to a permitted use of the property and shall be
maintained in a neat and orderly appearance as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
5. No required parking area can be used for outdoor storage.
6. Outdoor storage areas shall be reasonably screened from view off the property by any
combination of buildings, solid fencing, or solid landscaping.
a. The fencing or landscaping shall have a minimum height of six feet (6') at the time of
installation. Storage is prohibited outside the screened area.
b. The Zoning Administrator may require the installation of fencing in addition to solid
landscaping.
c. Storage exceeding six feet (6') shall require review by the Zoning Administrator who
may give consideration to the type of materials being stored and the impact of the
visibility on the adjacent and surrounding property owners.The Zoning Administrator
may approve,approve with conditions,or deny requests for outdoor storage in excess
of six feet (6') in height."
SECT�pN 2: That §11-3-1 Definitions is hereby amended as follows:
USE, CONDITIONAL PUBLIC:
A. The use of property other than as permitted public uses, as defined herein, by a public
utility, railroad or governmental body for the provision of public utilities or services, including
sewerage,water supply, electricity, gas, public safety, government administration,
transportation, and communications.
B. Conditional public uses shall include power plants or substations;water or sewage
treatment plants, reservoirs or pumping stations; railroad and utility buildings; police and fire
stations, ; and public transportation facilities,
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other public uses determined by the Zoning Administrator to be similar to other conditional
uses within the underlying zoning district.
USES, PERMITTED PUBLIC: Poles,towers,tunnels, conduits,wires, cables,vaults, laterats, pipes,
drains, mains,valves, hydrants, and similar distribution equipment for public services or utilities;
fire alarms and police call boxes;traffic signals; pay telephones; all other uses determined by the
Zoning Administrator to be similar to other permitted uses within the underlying zoning district.
SECTION 3: That §11-9-7 is hereby amended as follows:
GROUP C: Additional permitted uses in C-2 and higher numbered Commercial Districts:
<insert> Outdoor Storage associated with a permitted or conditional use. Outdoor storage is
prohibited in the C-4 Downtown Commercial District.
GROUP I: Additional permitted uses in C-5 District:
<insert> Motor Vehicle,trailer, and mobile home repair shops.
GROUP J:Additional conditional uses in C-5 District:
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SECTION 4: That §11-7-2: Permitted Uses is hereby amended as follows:
<insert> Outdoor Storage associated with a permitted or conditional use.
<amend>Greenhouse/landscape and nursery business. •
SECT�S: That §11-7-3: Conditional Uses is hereby amended as follows:
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SECT�6: That §11-10H-2 Table 2; Permitted and Conditional Uses is hereby amended
as follows:
GROUP E: Permitted Uses in I-1 Industrial District:
<insert> Outdoor Storage associated with a permitted or conditional use.
<insert> Motor Vehicle body shops.
<insert> Motor Vehicle, trailer, and mobile home repair shops.
GROUP F: Conditional Uses in I-1 Industrial District:
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SECTION 7: All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions
hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECT_ ��N 8: 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.
SECT_ �_ �N 9: 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 6th day of February, 2023.
Alderman Devine A es Nays Absent Abstain
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Alderman Glab X
Alderman Harding
Alderman Strach X
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Alderwoman Miller X
Alderman Santi X
Alderman McClatchey X
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Wayne Jett, Mayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk