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Presentation of proposed text amendments to Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances related to fill/grade operations in unincorporated Lake County.
Staff Summary
• Following a recommendation by the Planning, Building, Zoning, and Environment (PBZ&E) Committee, the Lake County Board adopted a resolution on March 14, 2023 directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) to conduct a public hearing on proposed amendments related to fill/grade operations in unincorporated Lake County.
• Following staff’s completion of the draft amendments, the ZBA conducted a public hearing on January 17, 2024 to consider the proposed amendments. Upon conclusion of the hearing, the ZBA unanimously recommended adoption of the amendments with limited recommended edits.
• Staff will present the details on the proposed amendments, attached as “Exhibit A", for Committee discussion prior to bringing the amendments back for Committee action.