HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 3152 10/20/1981 ORDINANCE NO. 3152
D~N ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED
"DEVELOPMENT"
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: Chapter 16 entitled "Development"of the Village
Code of Mount Prospect, Illinois, 1981, is hereby amended as follows:
A. By deleting Section 16.415 of Article V entitled."Landscaping"
in its entirety and by substituting therefore a new Section
16.415 entitled "Landscaping" to read:
SECTION 16.415. Landscaping
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Sodding. Ail unpaved areas within street rights of way and all
swales forming the drainage system for a parcel shall be sodded.
Upon recommendation of the Director of Public Works, the
President and Board of Trustees of the Village may require addi-
tional sodding of a lot to prevent soil erosion and blockage of
drainage systems. Any twelve (12) month guarantee provided
under Article III of this Chapter shall cover all sodded areas
required hereunder.
B. Trees to be Planted in and Upon Public Rights-of-Way
1. The Village will be responsible for the purchasing and plant-
ing of all trees in and upon public rights-of-way.
Such trees shall be planted forty (40) feet apart wherever
possible, and shall have a minimum trunk diameter of two
and one-half inches (2%"), measured six inches (6") above
the ball.
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If deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works, this
requirement may be satisfied if an equivalent number of
trees of the same size or larger are planted in the front
yards of all adjoining lots.
The applicant shall, prior to final plat or development
plan approval, post with the Director of Management Services
a cash deposit or treasurer's or cashier's check payable to
the Village in an amount equal to the number of trees
required to be planted in the public parkway pursuant to
this Section multiplied by the amount charged by the
Village to cover the cost of such trees and any and all
work connected with the planting of such trees as such
amount is established from time to time by resolution of
the corporate authorities of the Village. The Village
shall use such funds to plant trees in the parkway.
(Sec. 21.620).
SECTION.TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
upon its passage, .approval and publication in accordance with law.
PASSED this 20th day of October , 1981.
AYES:
NAYS:
Arthur, Floros, Murauskis, Wattenberg
Farley
ABSENT: Miller
APPROVED THIS 20th day of October
, 1981.
PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
VILLAGE CLERK