2009-0254/30/2009
ORDINANCE NO. 2009- 25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 17 OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING INTER —TRACK WAGERING LOCATIONS (OFF —TRACK BETTING
FACILITIES)
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Title 17 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code ( "Municipal Code "), are necessary
concerning inter —track wagering locations (also known as off -track betting facilities) to provide
appropriate controls to ensure the public health, safety and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said
amendments and has forwarded its recommended amendments to the Village Board; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Trustees of the Village have determined that the proposed
amendments are appropriate to properly regulate inter —track wagering locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.12. "Definitions" of the Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding
the following:
Section 17.12.298: Inter —track wagering location — A facility licensed by the
State of Illinois to conduct off —track betting operations.
Section 2. Chapter 17.28. "Special Uses" of the Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding the following:
Section 17.28.070 Special use for inter —track wagering locations
A. A special use for inter —track wagering on a property zoned in
the B-3 Planned Business Center District may be authorized by the
passage of an ordinance by the Corporate Authorities after a public
hearing and recommendation by the Plan Commission in accordance with
Section 17.28.030.
B. The Plan Commission shall review the special use application for
compliance with the following criteria and standards:
1. The special use shall meet the requirements of Section 17.28.040.
2. An inter —track wagering location (off —track betting facility) shall
meet the following conditions and requirements:
a. The operator of the inter —track wagering location shall
obtain a license from the Illinois Racing Board for the
property to be used for the wagering location.
b. The licensee of the inter —track wagering location shall
maintain good standing with the State of Illinois concerning
said license.
C. The inter —track wagering location must be operated in
conjunction with a restaurant engaged in the preparation,
sale and dispensation of food for consumption on the
premises.
d. The licensee of the inter -track wagering facility shall
provide a report from the Illinois Racing Board or approved
organization as determined by the Village to the Village
Chief of Police pertaining to the background check for each
person involved in the management of the inter —track
wagering location.
e. Access to the camera surveillance system for the inter —
track wagering location and the related restaurant operation
shall be provided to the Village, including access by an
Internet connection.
f. The alarm system for the inter—track wagering location and
the related restaurant operation shall be connected the
Northwest Central Dispatch System or other emergency
response system as determined by the Village.
g. Provisions for off —site parking shall be made at the
direction of the Village.
h, Any special events relating to inter —track wagering on the
property shall be identified by the licensee in the petition to
the Village for a special use.
i. The Village may require specific plans and related
information from the licensee and property owner
concerning management of special events, management of
parking (both on the property and off — site), and
management of security for the inter —track wagering
location and related restaurant operation.
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Section I. 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: 5 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, President Hartstein
NAYS: 2 - Stone, Sussman
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: May 4, 2009
APPROVED: May 4, 2009
ATTEST:
illage Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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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, May 4, 2009 the Corporate
Authorities of the Village passed and approved
Ordinance No. 2009 -25, An Ordinance Amending the
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Title 17 of the
Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code
Concerning Inter -Track Wagering Locations (Off
Track Betting Facilities). provided by its terms that it
should be published in pamphlet form.
The pamphlet form of Ordinance No. 2009 -25,
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 May 5,
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 5th day of
May, 2009.
Village JVlerk
By
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ORDINANCE NO. 2009- 25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 17 OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING INTER —TRACK WAGERING LOCATIONS (OFF —TRACK BETTING
FACILITIES)
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit by virtue of the Illinois
Constitution of 1970; and,
WHEREAS, the Village has determined that text amendments to the Zoning Ordinance,
Title 17 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal Code ( "Municipal Code "), are necessary
concerning inter —track wagering locations (also known as off —track betting facilities) to provide
appropriate controls to ensure the public health, safety and welfare; and,
WHEREAS, the Village Plan Commission conducted a public hearing concerning said
amendments and has forwarded its recommended amendments to the Village Board; and,
WHEREAS, the President and Trustees of the Village have determined that the proposed
amendments are appropriate to properly regulate inter —track wagering locations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE COUNTIES,
ILLINOIS:
Section 1. Chapter 17.12. "Definitions" of the _Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding
the following:
Section 17.12.298: Inter —track wagering location — A facility licensed by the
State of Illinois to conduct off —track betting operations.
Section 2. Chapter 17.28. "Special Uses" of the Municipal Code is hereby amended by
adding the following:
Section 17.28.070 Special use for inter —track wagering locations
A. A special use for inter —track wagering on a property zoned in
the B-3 Planned Business Center District may be authorized by the
passage of an ordinance by whe Corporate Authorities after a public
hearing and recommendation by the Plan Commission in accordance with
Section 17.28.030.
B. The Plan Commission shall review the special use application for
compliance with the following criteria Lnd standards:
1. The special use shall meet the requirements of Section 17.28.040.
2. An inter —track wagering location (off —track betting facility) shall
meet the following conditions and requirements:
a. The operator of the inter —track wagering location shall
obtain a license from the Illinois Racing Board for the
property to be used for the wagering location.
b. The licensee of the inter —track wagering location shall
maintain good standing with the State of Illinois concerning
said license.
C. The inter —track wagering location must be operated in
conjunction with a restaurant engaged in the preparation,
sale and dispensation of food for consumption on the
premises.
d. The licensee of the inter -track wagering facility shall
provide a report from the Illinois Racing Board or approved
organization as determined by the Village to the Village
Chief of Police pertaining to the background check for each
person involved in the management of the inter —track
wagering location.
e. Access to the camera surveillance system for the inter —
track wagering location and the related restaurant operation
shall be provided to the Village, including access by an
Internet connection.
f. The alarm system for the inter —track wagering location and
the related restaurant operation shall be connected the
Northwest Central Dispatch System or other emergency
response system as determined by the Village.
g. Provisions for off —site parking shall be made at the
direction of the Village.
h. Any special events relating to inter —track wagering on the
property shall be identified by the licensee in the petition to
the Village for a special use.
i. The Village may require specific plans and related
information from the licensee and property owner
concerning management of special events, management of
parking (both on the property and off — site), and
management of security for the inter —track wagering
location and related restaurant operation.
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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: 5 - Braiman, Glover, Berman, Trilling, President Hartstein
NAYS: 2 - Stone, Sussman
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: May 4, 2009
APPROVED: May 4, 2009
ATTEST:
L-Village Clerk
APPROVED:
Village President
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