Title
An Ordinance Annexing Territory Pursuant To 65 ILCS 5/7-1-13 (109th Avenue and 153rd Street)
History
The Village has identified an area of approximately 34 acres (excluding public streets, rights of ways and roadways) of unincorporated parcels located in the Centennial Planning District, as a candidate for annexation by municipal ordinance, as qualified by the Illinois Statute. An ordinance authorizing annexation is now presented to the Village for consideration.
An annexation study was conducted by the Village in 2007 and subsequently updated in 2022. In 2024, staff presented the findings to the Village Board. The Village Board, in February of 2024, directed staff to pursue unilateral annexation of several properties.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies this area as a neutral annexation priority. However, the presence of a short-term rental operation has raised land use compatibility concerns within an otherwise stable residential neighborhood. As a result, annexation of this area has become a higher priority for the Village in order to establish zoning jurisdiction and ensure appropriate oversight of future land uses.
Under the Village's Land Development Code, short-term rentals are classified as Overnight Accommodations and are permitted only within certain non-residential zoning districts. As such, short-term rentals are not permitted within residential zoning districts. Annexation would enable the Village to apply and enforce its zoning regulations, thereby preserving the residential character of the neighborhood and promoting compatibility with surrounding land uses.
On June 3, 2026, Village staff conducted a listening session for the prospective Village residents. The focus of discussion was around water and sewer infrastructure, including the potential timing of the construction of the mains in the street and the installation of the service lines to the homes, and related costs and financing. A subsequent meeting with two additional residents occurred a few weeks later.
Each area eligible for unilateral annexation was evaluated for annexation potential based on factors including, development quality concerns, fiscal impact on village, environmental issues, nuisance issues, natural resource protection, Village preferred land use and utility serviceability.
Per the Illinois Municipal Code ILCS 65 requirements, written notice of contemplated annexation was sent to the taxpayer of record, and the Cook County Board, and was published in Daily Southtown.
Therefore, it is recommended that the properties identified in this ordinance be annexed and uses of the property be subject to Village Ordinances.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to adopt Ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY PURSUANT TO 65 ILCS 5/7-1-13 (109th Avenue and 153rd Street).