Title/Name/Summary
Substantive Amendment: Recategorize Gazebos in Definitions and Accessory Structures
History
AMENDMENT SUMMARY
SECTION 2-102 - DEFINITIONS and SECTION 6-302.C - PERMITTED ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
· Define gazebo
· Remove gazebos from “Playhouses, Treehouses, Gazebos, and Open-Sided Summer Houses” and categorize it with “Arbors, Pergolas, and Trellises”.
· Detached Accessory Structure table updated to reflect the relocation of gazebos.
AMENDMENT EXPLANATION
The purpose of this code amendment is to allow for gazebos in all zoning districts. The current placement of gazebos in the accessory structure and uses table restricts gazebos in zoning districts that the staff believes is not necessary.
If approved, gazebos will be required to meet the conditions set forth in section 6-302.C.2. Non-residential properties requesting a gazebo installation will require an Appearance Review.
Please see Amendment Report attached to this case for text changes.
Plan Commission Discussion
Present at the Plan Commission were 5 Commissioners in person, 1 Commissioner electronically, and members of staff.The Plan Commission had no comments regarding the proposed amendments and voted to unanimously approve the amendments.
Plan Commission Motion
Regarding Case Number 2024-0349, I move to approve the Staff Recommended Action as presented in the Staff Report to the Plan Commission for this case.
This agenda item is being considered by the Committee of the Whole and the Village Board of Trustees on the same night.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to approve the Plan Commission recommended action for case number 2024-0349, also known as Substantive Amendment: Recategorize Gazebos in Definitions and Accessory Structures;
AND
Move to recommend to the Village Board to adopt an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-102 AND 6-302 (C) AND TABLE 6-302.C.1(B) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OR...
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