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ORDINANCE N0. 11~~31
AN ORDINANCE AMS~TDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 12, SECTION 7 OF THE
CA1~'1'ON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO JUNKYARDS
WHEREAS, junkyards may be permitted in the City of
Canton as a special use in I-2 zoning districts; and,
WHERF..AS, the zoning code provides for a fence or wall
around open air businesses but there is no similar
requirement for junkyards; and,
WHEREAS, fences or walls surrounding junkyards are not
only desirable for an aesthetic standpoint but also provide
a practical barrier to littering and other environmental
problems.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL 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. That Title 10, Chapter 12, Section 7 of the Canton
Municipal Code shall be amended as follows:
"D. Any junkyard allowed as a special use under this
Chapter or which exists as a nonconforming use shall
have on all sides 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 be a sight barrier as well as 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 5th day
of September , 1995.
AYES; Aldermen Molleck, Sarff, Phillips, Bohler, Meade,
Shores, May.
HAYS: None.
ABSENT: Alderman Hartfor d.
APPRO D:
onald E. wards, Mayor
ATTEST:
Nancy Whi s, City Clerk.