Lake County, IL
File #: 09-2019    Version: 1 Name: Review of 2009 Text Amendments with ZBA Recommendations
Type: communication or report Status: PBZ Zoning Items
File created: 9/23/2009 In control: Planning, Building and Zoning Committee
On agenda: Final action: 9/29/2009
Title: Final Review of Proposed 2009 UDO Text Amendments
Attachments: 1. Staff Memo to PB&Z Committee Regarding Text Amendments, 2. PBZ Summary of Amendments September 29, 2009, 3. ZBA Recommendation Sept 24 2009
Title
Final Review of Proposed 2009 UDO Text Amendments
 
Staff Summary
·      Following an initial Planning, Building and Zoning Committee review, the County Board directed the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 11, 2009 to conduct a public hearing on a series of proposed Amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
·      A majority of the proposed amendments are "Housekeeping" amendments that either clarify or introduce minor changes to the current UDO provisions.
·      "Substantive" amendments include the introduction of the R-4A Zoning District, introduction of landscaping-related Best Management Practices and Low Impact Development, and limited retail sales events for Wholesale Nursery Operations.
·      At the conclusion of the public hearing on September 24, 2009 the ZBA recommended approval of the Amendments per the attached "Exhibit A".
·      Following the final Committee's review and recommendation, the County Board will make a final decision on the proposed amendments.