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TO: Mayor Irvin
FROM: Marissa N. Spencer, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: May 17, 2018
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Amusements"
PURPOSE:
The proposed amendment seeks to make sure that all sections of the Ordinance are consistent.
BACKGROUND:
If the Noise Ordinance is modified to require permits for amplified music, bands and gatherings of four or more musical instruments which can be heard 75 feet from the residence of origin, this section relating to Music Festivals needs to be amended as well.
DISCUSSION:
This proposed amendment will note that private home parties are subject to the Noise Ordinance.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This amendment to the Ordinance should have a positive impact on the residents of the City of Aurora.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that the Chapter 8 amendments be forwarded to Committee of the Whole.
cc: Government Operations Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Amusements."
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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, it is in the best interest of the Citizens of Aurora to amend Chapter 8 of the City's Code of Ordinances
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows:
Sec. 8-198. - Private home parties.
For purposes of this article, "private home parties" are those social events or gatherings held solely at a private single-family residence, featuring live musical entertainment arranged for by the resident owner and consisting of only one (1) band or performer, and at which no guest in attendance shall pay any admission fee or other required concession cost. Private home parties are subject to the provisions of the Noise Ordinance.