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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: February 13, 2014
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Entitled "Preservation" (Amendment to Chapter 37 - Preservation Ordinance - PZ-14.042 - SP)
PURPOSE:
Attached is an ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 37 - Preservation. The proposed amendments are intended to enable the director of the Aurora Preservation Commission to appoint a designee for enforcement and to clarify the existing enforcement procedures.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora has 4 local Historic Neighborhood Districts and 3 neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Aurora Preservation Commission was established by the City Council in 1979 to preserve properties that reflect Aurora's historical, cultural, artistic, social, and ethnic heritage. In October of 1982 the City Council approved the first Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines to provide rehabilitation and restoration guidelines for properties within the then locally designated historic district(s) (R82-1043). Those guidelines have been updated from time to time with the latest revision being approved by City Council in September of 2012 (R12-236).
DISCUSSION:
This amendment will facilitate the effective and efficient enforcement of current ordinances.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division does not anticipate any impact to other City Department with the approval of this amendment it is simply a clarification of the current processes.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Entitled "Preservation".
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
ORDINANCE NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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An Ordinance amending Chapter 37, Entitled "Preservation"
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a popu...
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