HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - 23-53 - 10/02/2023 - Building and Sign Code Regulations CITY OF MCHENRY
MCHENRY COUNTY
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Ordinance 23-53
ORDINANCE GRANTING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF
MCHENRY BUILDING REGULATIONS AND SIGN CODE
Passed by the
Mayor and City Council
Of the
City of McHenry
McHenry County
State of Illinois
October 2, 2023
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Mayor and City Council of the City
of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois this 3rd day of October 2023
ORDINANCE NO 23-53
ORDINANCE GRANTING TEXT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY OF MCHENRY BUILDING
REGULATIONS AND SIGN 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 approval of text
amendments to the City of McHenry Building Regulations and Sign Code in the City of McHenry
Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS,the City Council has considered the evidence and staff recommendations from
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 the City of McHenry Building Regulations are hereby amended as
follows:
"§10-1-22: Garages Required
<insert> C. Maintenance: All single-family residences constructed with a garage shall be
required to continue to maintain a garage. In the event that a required garage is damaged or
destroyed the property owner shall obtain a building permit for repairs or a replacement
garage within one hundred eighty (180) days.
§10-13-4: RESIDENTIALLY ZONED LOT STANDARDS
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<insert> E. Fence Materials
1. Permitted Fences. Fences shall only be constructed of the following
materials:
a. Wood or simulated wood;
b. Wrought iron or simulated wrought iron;
c. Decorative brick or stone;
d. Masonry or stucco wall;
e. PVC; or
f. Chain link
2. Prohibited Fences. The following fences are prohibited:
a. Chicken wire, barbed wire, welded mesh wire and electrically charged
wire fences.
b. Snow fences, except for exclusive control of snow between
November 1 and March 31 and as authorized by the Zoning
Administrator for special events or construction sites.
c. Fences made of solid plywood, scrap lumber,temporary fencing and
similar noncustomary materials.
d. Fences on any portion of any public right-of-way, except fences
erected by a governmental entity.
e. All other noncustomary materials at the determination of the Zoning
Administrator."
SECTION 2: That §10-20-13 -Table 1 in the City of McHenry Sign Regulations is hereby
amended as follows:
Sign Type Number Maximum Maximum Minimum
Permitted Area (Square Height (feet) Setback
Feet) (Feet)
Menu Board Wall � ��'��•�^-+"'�� � 100 - -
FS �} � per �.�100 8 See Note 2
drive-thru (Shall be
lane located in
side or rear
yard only)
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 2nd day of October, 2023.
� Ayes Nays Absent Abstain
Alderwoman Bassi x
Alderman Glab X
Alderman Koch x
Alderman McClatchey x
Alderwoman Miller x
Alderman San�i x
Alderman Stra�h x
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Wayne Jett, ayor Trisha Ramel, City Clerk