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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: April 7, 2014
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Establishing New By-Laws for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
PURPOSE:
To establish new By-Laws for the Aurora Zoning Board of Appeals.
BACKGROUND:
The provisions and by-laws of the Zoning Board of Appeals have not been amended since 1969 and 1989 respectively and were in need of modernization and updating to better meet the needs of the City and the Zoning Board of Appeals.
DISCUSSION:
The Resolution attached includes By-Laws developed using the best practices from other similar City boards and councils for the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Zoning Board of Appeals may from time to time request amendments to these By-Laws subject to review and approval of the City Council.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The Planning and Zoning Division would anticipate that the establishment of these By-Laws for the Zoning Board of Appeals will have a positive impact on the City's health, welfare, overall tax base and viability.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the Resolution Establishing the Zoning Board of Appeals By-Laws.
cc: Alderman Saville, Chairman
Alderman Donnell
Alderman Irvin
Alderman Hart-Burns, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Establishing New By-Laws For The Zoning Board of Appeals
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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, the Zoning Board of Appeals is an appeals board that reviews zoning issues as prescribed in the ...
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