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Committee action item directing the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing to consider proposed text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance of Lake County, Illinois (Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances) incorporating amendments to the Watershed Development Ordinance.
Staff Summary
* The Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has evaluated updated rainfall frequency data and has drafted corresponding amendments to the Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO). SMC's draft also includes other miscellaneous amendments.
* In order to remain a SMC "Certified Community" in good standing, Lake County shall incorporate the WDO amendments, upon their adoption, into the Lake County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) within 90 days.
* On March 13, 2001, the Lake County Board authorized the Planning, Building and Zoning Committee (PB&Z) to forward any future proposed UDO text amendments relating to WDO revisions directly to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and to direct the ZBA to conduct a public hearing to consider such amendments. This Committee authority extends to the current Public Works, Planning and Transportation Committee.
* To minimize delay in considering corresponding UDO text amendments for unincorporated Lake County upon completion of the WDO amendment process, the attached Committee action directs the Zoning Board of Appeals to conduct a public hearing on such amendments at that time.
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COMMITTEE ACTION
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board adopted the Watershed Development Ordinance (WDO) on October 13, 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board adopted the Unified Development Ordinance of Lake County, Illinois (Chapter 151 of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances) (UDO) on April 11, 2000; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is a Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) "Certified Community;" and
WHEREAS, Lake County is a member of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood In...
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