1995-093a 4 ® ITEM XII. (D)
ORDINANCE NO. 95- 93
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit
pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village's Department of-Building and Zoning has
reviewed Chapter 15.20 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code and has made recommendations to the Corporate Authorities in
regards to amendments and revisions to said Chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES,ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.20.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Definitions: The following definitions pertain only to
this section of the Fence Code. Definitions in other Village
ordinances are not applicable.
swimming Pool - any structure that contains water over 24
inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than 250 square
feet or is equipped with a water - recirculating system and is
intended to be used for swimming.
Hot tub /spa - any structure that contains water not less
than 24 inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than
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250 square feet or is equipped with a water - recirculating system
and is not intended to be used for swimming or diving. It may
include jet circulation, hot water, cold water mineral baths, air
induction bubbles, or any combination thereof.
Above- ground pool - a removable pool of any shape that is
located on the surrounding earth and may be readily disassembled
or stored and reassembled to its original integrity.
In- ground pool - a pool that is constructed in the ground
and in such a manner that it cannot be readily disassembled for
storage.
B. No fence is allowed in any rear yard that abuts a golf
course.
C. Exceptions:
1. A four -foot high fence is allowed on the property
line if it is to be used in conjunction with an in- ground
swimming pool requiring such fencing. In such cases a permit for
the erection of a four -foot fence will be issued with the in-
ground swimming pool permit, as long as they comply with Village
regulations, including by not by way of limitation, the Village
building code.
2. A four -foot high fence is allowed, not to exceed a
distance of 6 feet from the edge of an above - ground swimming pool
or hot tub /spa requiring such fencing. In such cases a permit for
the erection of a four -foot high fence will be issued with the
above - ground swimming pool or hot tub /spa permit, as long as they
comply with Village regulations, including but not by way of
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limitation, the Village building code.
3. Patio and deck screens are permitted provided they
are attached or adjacent to the patio or deck and do not exceed
four feet in height.
4. Fencing for dog runs is permitted, provided it is
attached and does not extend more than ten feet from the rear of
the house, and does not exceed four feet in height.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect upon its passage, approval and publication. This Ordinance
may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES : 2 - Marienthal, Braiman
ABSENT: 0 - None
PASSED: September 18 , 1995
APPROVED: September 18 , 1995
PUBLISHED: September 19 , 1995
ATTEST:
LV�ILLAGE CLERK
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VILLAGE PRESIDENT
ITEM XII. (D)
ORDINANCE NO. 95- 93
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo Grove is a Home Rule Unit
pursuant to the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village's Department of•Building and Zoning has
reviewed Chapter 15.20 of the Village of Buffalo Grove Municipal
Code and has made recommendations to the Corporate Authorities in
regards to amendments and revisions to said Chapter.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF
TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE, COOK AND LAKE
COUNTIES,ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1. Section 15.20.050 of the Village of Buffalo Grove
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Definitions: The following definitions pertain only to
this section of the Fence Code. Definitions in other Village
ordinances are not applicable.
Swimming Pool - any structure that contains water over 24
inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than 250 square
feet or is equipped with a water- recirculating system and is
intended to be used for swimming.
Hot tub /spa - any structure that contains water not less
than 24 inches in depth or has a surface area of not less than
1
250 square feet or is equipped with a water - recirculating system
and is not intended to be used for swimming or diving. It may
include jet circulation, hot water, cold water mineral baths, air
induction bubbles, or any combination thereof.
Above- ground pool - a removable pool of any shape that is
located on the surrounding earth and may be readily disassembled
or stored and reassembled to its original integrity.
In- ground pool - a pool that is constructed in the ground
and in such a manner that it cannot be readily disassembled for
storage.
B. No fence is allowed in any rear yard that abuts a golf
course.
C. Exceptions:
1. A four -foot high fence is allowed on the property
line if it is to be used in conjunction with an in- ground
swimming pool requiring such fencing. In such cases a permit for
the erection of a four -foot fence will be issued with the in-
ground swimming pool permit, as long as they comply with Village
regulations, including by not by way of limitation, the Village
building code.
2. A four -foot high fence is allowed, not to exceed a
distance of 6 feet from the edge of an above - ground swimming pool
or hot tub /spa requiring such fencing. In such cases a permit for
the erection of a four -foot high fence will be issued with the
above - ground swimming pool or hot tub /spa permit, as long as they
comply with Village regulations, including but not by way of
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limitation, the Village building code.
3. Patio and deck screens are permitted provided they
are attached or adjacent to the patio or deck and do not exceed
four feet in height.
4. Fencing for dog runs is permitted, provided it is
attached and does not extend more than ten feet from the rear of
the house, and does not exceed four feet in height.
section 2. This Ordinance shall be in full force and
effect upon its passage, approval and publication. This Ordinance
may be published in pamphlet form.
AYES: 4 - Reid, Rubin, Hendricks, Glover
NAYES: 2 - Marienthal, Braiman
ABSENT: 0 -
PASSED: September 18 , 1995
APPROVED: September 18 1995
PUBLISHED: September 19 , 1995
ATTEST:
WILLAGE CLERK
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VILLAGE PRESIDENT