HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-99-729 - 05/19/1999 - zoning ord table 20 accessory structuresORDINANCE NO. MC-99-728
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER X, ACCESSORY USES. YARDS, & FENCES,
OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY,
MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry to
permit the construction of residential swimming pools between the principal structure on the
lot and an interior side property line, subject to certain restrictions, was proposed by the
Corporate Authorities; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said amendment was held before the Zoning Board
of Appeals on March 15, 1999, in the manner prescribed by ordinance and statute; and
WHEREAS, as a result of said hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals did
recommend to the City Council the approval of the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and recommendation
from the Zoning Board of Appeals and finds that the approval of the proposed amendment
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 Chapter X, Accessory Uses, Yards, & Fences, Section A (Page
251), of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McHenry, shall be amended by adding the
following subsection, and incorporating a reference to this subsection in Table 19:
10. Swimming Pools
A private swimming pool shall be located in a rear yard, except that on a single-
family lot having a lot area of 30,000 square feet or more, a private swimming pool
may be located between the principal building and an interior side lot line, in
accordance with the following conditions:
a) The swimming pool shall be located behind the front and corner side yard
building line; and
b) The swimming pool shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet from the
interior side property line, or the required side yard setback for the district in
which it is located, whichever is greater.
SECTION 2: The City Council finds that this amendment promotes the public
interest.
SECTION 3: All Ordinance 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hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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 19TH DAY OF MAY _, 1999
AYS: BOLGER, GLAB, MCCLATCHEY, MURGATROYD.
NAYS: NONE.
ABSTAINED: NONE.
ABSENT: BAIRD .
NOT VOTING: NONE.
APPROVED THIS 19TH
ATTEST:
CITY 6E�RKI�
DAY OF MAY _, 1999
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