HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-99-730 - 06/14/1999 - Chapter 26 combined waterworks sanitary sewer systORDINANCE NO. MC-99-729
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TABLE 20: STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY
STRUCTURES, 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
increase the maximum permitted area for detached garages and cumulative area for all
accessory structures on a residential lot 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, of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of McHenry shall be amended by replacing Table 20: Standards for
Accessory Structures (Page 255) in its entirety with a revised Table 20, attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A.
SECTION 2: The City Council finds that this amendment promotes the public
interest.
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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hereof are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.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:
NAYS:
ABSTAINED:
ABSENT:
NOT VOTING:
BOLGER, GLAB, MCCLATCHEY, MURGATROYD.
NONE.
NONE.
BAIRD.
APPROVED THIS 19TH DAY OF MAY , '1999
ATTEST:
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Exhibit A
Table 20: Standards for Accessory Structures
Maximum HEIGHT in Residential Districts:
In feet: 17
In stories: 1
Maximum COVERAGE of Required REAR YARD [a]: 35%
Minimum SETBACK from any LOT LINE in feet [b]: 3
Minimum SETBACK from Principal or Other 10
Accessory BUILDING in feet [c] [e]:
Maximum NUMBER & SIZE of Residential Accessory Buildings [d]:
Maximum
Maximum Floor Area in
Number Sguare Feet
Detached Garage No maximum 1000
All Other Accessory Buildings 1 300
Cumulative for All Accessory Buildings 2 1000
[a] Cumulative for all accessory structures in rear yard,. Excludes areas occupied
by open patios and decks and swimming pools. Percentage of coverage
applies to area of actual rear yard when it is smaller than area of required rear
yard.
[b] Except fences, walls, landscape screens, berms, and hedges. Structures are
subject also to the yard requirements of Table 19, which may impose greater
setbacks from lot lines for certain structures.
[c] Except enclosed decks and patios and accessory uses that are structurally
a part of the principal building.
[d] On residential lots in any RS District.
[e] Except a shed having a floor area of less than 100 square feet and a height
of less than 10 feet. (MC-88-458)
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