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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin and City Council
FROM: The Law Department
The Zoning and Planning Division
The Mayor's Office of Economic Development
DATE: December 16, 2021
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, (Planning and Development) of the Code of Ordinances in Relation to Variances, Landmark Signs and Special Sign Districts.
PURPOSE:
To update and outline the process of applying for a variance or a special sign district, and to make other additions and modifications necessary as a result of the new sign ordinance.
BACKGROUND:
Chapter 34 outlines the various procedures associated with planning and development applications and petitions.
DISCUSSION:
The additions and modifications in this Ordinance modifying Chapter 34, outline how applicants can apply for a landmark sign designation, minor variance, major variance, or a special sign district.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
These changes are necessary additions and modification as a result of the adoption of the new sign ordinance under Chapter 41.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the adoption of this ordinance.
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, (Planning and Development) of the Code of Ordinances in Relation to Variances, Landmark Signs and Special Sign Districts.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 34 outlines the procedures associated with planning and development applications and petitions; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 34 needs to be updated and amended to reflect the changes made to Chapter 41, Signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Chapter 34, (Planning and Development) of the Code of Ordinances in Relation to Variances, Landmark Signs and Special Sign Districts is here by amended as reflected in Exhibit A.
AND BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED: that the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel are hereby authorized to make any non-substantive, clerical or formatting changes and amendments to Exhibit A as necessary for codifying and updating this ordinance in municode.