2005-077--Ir
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ORDINANCE NO. 2005- 77
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8.24, NUISANCES AND MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH
LAWS, OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit pursuant to the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, it is critical that all efforts be undertaken by all property owners within the Village to
maintain their properties in a condition that minimizes the adverse effects of urban flooding as well as the
pollution of waterways; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the obligation of property owners to cooperate with the Village
in minimizing urban flooding and waterway pollution is critical to the overall health, safety and welfare of
the community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
the following:
Section 1. Section 8.24.010, Watercourses, of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
amended to read as follows:
A. The obstruction or pollution of any watercourse or source of water supply in the Village
is a nuisance. It is unlawful for any person to obstruct or pollute any such' watercourse or
source of water supply.
B. The owner of the property upon which the watercourse is located shall keep the
watercourse free of trash, debris, excessive vegetation and other obstacles that would
pollute, contaminate or retard the flow of water through the watercourse.
Section 2. Any person violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the
requirements of this Chapter will be subject to the general penalty provisions of Chapter
1.08 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication. This ordinance may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES:
4 — Braiman, Glover, Berman, Rubin
NAPES:
0 - None
ABSENT:
2 — Kahn, Trilling
PASSED:
December 5
, 2005.
APPROVED:
December 5
, 2005.
PUBLISHED:
December 6
, 2005.
ATTEST:
Villa Jerk
APPROVED:
Village President