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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #1481~~ e 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." ~~ 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.