Lake County, IL
File #: 20-0873    Version: 1 Name: Continued discussion of proposed ordinance amendments to the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances to regulate entertainment-oriented animal exhibitions in unincorporated Lake County.
Type: discussion Status: Filed
File created: 6/29/2020 In control: Public Works, Planning & Transportation Committee
On agenda: Final action: 7/8/2020
Title: Continued discussion of proposed ordinance amendments to the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances to regulate entertainment-oriented animal exhibitions in unincorporated Lake County.
Attachments: 1. Animal Exhibitions Text Amendments REV Draft.pdf, 2. Info_Paper_Animal Exhibitions (07-8-20).pdf

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Continued discussion of proposed ordinance amendments to the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances to regulate entertainment-oriented animal exhibitions in unincorporated Lake County.

 

Staff Summary

                     At the February 5, 2020 Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee meeting, a draft set of ordinance amendments related to entertainment-oriented animal exhibitions was presented to the Committee for discussion and feedback.

                     Presentation of a revised draft incorporating committee feedback, additional staff research, and input from subject matter experts has been delayed due to the County’s emergency response related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

                     The updated amendments, attached as “Exhibit A”, would prohibit entertainment-oriented animal exhibitions in the unincorporated area with the exception of properties zoned and established as permanent venues for such exhibitions with such animals housed on-site.

                     Upon conclusion of the discussion, staff will return to the Committee with a final version and resolution for the County Board to initiate the Zoning Board of Appeals public hearing process.