2009-0213/09/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 2009- . 21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20, FENCE CODE, OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY:
SECTION 1: Section 15.20.110 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
15.20.110 Variance — Authority to grant.
A. The Zoning Board of Appeals or the Corporate Authorities may approve
variations to this Chapter (except Section 15.20.050) where sufficient evidence
has been provided that all of the following criteria have been met.
1. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances;
2. The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood;
3. There are practical difficulties or particular hardships in carrying out the strict
letter of this Chapter which difficulties or hardships have not been created by
any person presently having an interest in the property; and
4. The proposed variation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare.
B. Conditions and restrictions may be imposed upon the subject property, and on
the fence location, construction, and design as may be necessary or appropriate to
comply with the foregoing criteria and to protect adjacent property and property
values.
SECTION 2: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
SECTION 3: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished
according to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 General Penalty.
SECTION 4: 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: 6 – Braiman Glover Berman, Kahn, Trilling, Rubin
NAYES: 0 - N
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: April 6 , 2009.
APPROVED: April 6 , 2009.
PUBLISHED: April 7 , 2009.
APPROVED: 4A4 ' / !?—� --
Village President
ATTEST: Q Yn
Village Clerk
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STATE OF ILLINOIS) ss.
COUNTY OF COOK )
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet M. Sirabian, certify that I am the duly elected
and acting Village Clerk of the Village of Buffalo
Grove, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois. I further
certify that on, April 6, 2009 the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2009 -21, An Ordinance Amending
chapter 15.20, Fence Code of the Village of Buffalo
Grove Municipal Code provided by its terms that it
should be published in pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2009 -21,
including the Ordinance and a sheet thereof, was
prepared, and a copy of such Ordinance was posted
in and at the Village Hall, commencing on April 7,
2009 and continuing for at least ten days thereafter.
Copies of such Ordinance were also available for
public inspection upon request in the Office of
Village Clerk.
Dated at Buffalo Grove, Illinois, this 7th day of
April, 2009.
3/09/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 2009- 21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20 FENCE CODE OF THE
VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the
provisions of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE PRESIDENT
AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK
AND LAKE COUNTIES, ILLINOIS AND PURSUANT TO ITS HOME RULE
AUTHORITY:
SECTION 1: Section 15.20.110 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
15.20.110 Variance — Authority to grant.
A. The Zoning Board of Appeals or the Corporate Authorities may approve
variations to this Chapter (except Section 15.20.050) where sufficient evidence
has been provided that all of the following criteria have been met.
1. The plight of the owner is due to unique circumstances;
2. The proposed variation will not alter the essential character of the
neighborhood;
3. There are practical difficulties or particular hardships in carrying out the strict
letter of this Chapter which difficulties or hardships have not been created by
any person presently having an interest in the property; and
4. The proposed variation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and
welfare.
B. Conditions and restrictions may be imposed upon the subject property, and on
the fence location, construction, and design as may be necessary or appropriate to
comply with the foregoing criteria and to protect adjacent property and property
values.
SECTION 2: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance be declared invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
Ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
SECTION 3: Any person violating the provisions of this Chapter shall be punished
according to the provisions of Chapter 1.08 General Penalty.
SECTION 4: 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: 6 — Braiman Glover Berman, Kahn, Trilling, Rubin
NAYES: 0 - None
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: April 6 , 2009.
APPROVED: April 6 , 2009.
PUBLISHED: April 7 , 2009.
APPROVED:
Village President
ATTEST: t 1-1Y)
Village Clerk
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