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ORDINANCE N0. 1453
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 7 OF THE
CAPTOR MUAICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JDAKYARDS
WHEREAS, junkyards may be permitted in the City of Canton as
a special use in I-2 zoning districts; and,
WHEREAS, the zoning code provides for a fence or wall around
open air businesses but there is not similar requirement for
junkyards; and,
WHEREAS, fences or walls surrounding junkyards are not only
desirable for an aesthetic standpoint but also provided a
practical barrier to littering and other environmental problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY CODNCIL OF THE
CITY OF CANTON, Fulton County, Illinois as follows:
1. That the Canton City Council hereby finds the foregoing
recitals to be fact.
2. The Title 10, Chapter 12, Section 7 of the Canton City
Code shall be amended by adding the following:
"D. Any junkyard allowed as a special use under this
Chapter or which exists as a nonconforming use shall have on
all aides of the site, except at entrance, exits or along
sides of the premises enclosed by buildings, a fence or wall
at least eight (8') in height, in order to
intercept wind blown trash and other debris. Where the side
abuts any residentially zoned district, the requirements
for protective screening shall apply as specified in the
particular zoning district which is abutted by said
junkyard."
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3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect
immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of
Canton, Fulton County, Illinois and approval by the Mayor thereof.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton
County, Illinois, at a regular meeting this 21st day of
February , 1995.
Ayg~: Aldermen Cahpman, 1`~ay, Meade, Sarff, Phillips, Coay.
HAYS: None.
ABSENT Aldermen P7olleck, Bohler.
AP VED:
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Donald E. Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
a cy Whi s, City Clerk.