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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Marissa N. Spencer, Assistant Corporation Counsel
DATE: July 5, 2018
SUBJECT:
An ordinance amending the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Chapter 29 - Section 103, Entitled "Seasonal decorations".
PURPOSE:
The proposed amendment is to allow Commercial Developments, Commercial Businesses and the Commercial Business District parkway to have white ambient lighting displayed year-round as long as the lighting is neutral and cannot be attributed to a seasonal event or holiday.
BACKGROUND:
This City is seeking this amendment to specify that white ambient lighting may be used year-round in certain circumstances as long as it is not associated with a seasonal event or holiday.
DISCUSSION:
This section was last amended in 2006. The purpose of this section of the ordinance is not to limit d?cor that adds to the atmosphere of businesses or allows residents to celebrate holidays. The purpose of this section is to prevent holiday specific d?cor from being left up beyond the appropriate holiday season, therefore decreasing local home values, and detracting from neighborhood or business area aesthetics.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The proposed changes to Chapter 29, Section 103 are anticipated to have a positive impact on the City of Aurora, particularly the residents, Commercial Districts, Businesses, and the Commercial Business District.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested the proposed amendment to Chapter 29, Section 103 be forwarded to the Tuesday, July 17, 2018, Committee of the Whole Meeting.
cc: Planning and Development Committee:
Alderman Michael B. Saville, Chairman,
Alderman Sherman Jenkins,
Alderman Carl Franco, and
Alderman William "Bill" Donnell, Alternate,
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29, Section 103 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Seasonal decorations".
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