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TO: Mayor Robert J. O'Connor
FROM: Stephane Phifer, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: May 4, 2017
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Communication and Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
PURPOSE:
To bring current the regulations regarding towers, antennas and related telecommunications facilities.
BACKGROUND:
On December 13, 2016, with Ordinance O16-083, the City Council amended Chapter 19, Article III, entitled "Communication and Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances. The provisions previously found in Chapter 19 relative to telecommunications services and facilities were originally enacted in the 1990s in order to bring current the regulations regarding towers, antennas and related telecommunications facilities. Technology is constantly changing, and with the advance of wireless and "small cell" technologies, various changes were made to said Article III.
DISCUSSION:
After the implementation of the approved Ordinance, Staff found that there were some further discrepancies and clarifications which needed to be addressed in the amended ordinance. Said revisions are included in the attached amendment.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The recommended changes to this Article do not provide any recognizable impacts to general citizenry nor city departments.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff would recommend APPROVAL of the attached recommended amendments to Chapter 19, Article III.
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 19, Article III, entitled "Communication and Data Transfer" of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances
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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; ...
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