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ORDINANCE NO. 5547
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING)
OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE CODE
Passed and approved by
the President and Board of Trustees
the 7TH day of February, 2006
Published in pamphlet form by
authority of the corporate
authorities of the Village of
Mount Prospect, Illinois,
the 8th day of February, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 5547
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 (ZONING)
OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
WHEREAS, the Petitioner (the President of the Village of Mount Prospect) has filed an application
for certain text amendments to Chapter 14 (ZONING) of the Village Code of Mount Prospect to
amend various regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Petitioner seeks amendments to the following sections of the Village Code:
Section 14.803
Section 14.903
Section 14.1003
Section 14.1103
Section 14.2215
CONDITIONAL USES (R-X SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
CONDITIONAL USES (R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
CONDITIONAL USES (R-A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
CONDITIONAL USES (R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT)
DRIVEW A YS
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on the proposed amendments, being the subject of PZ-02-
06, before the Planning and Zoning Board Commission on January 26, 2006, pursuant to due and
proper legal notice having been published in the Mount Prospect Journal & Topics on the 6th day
of January, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission has submitted its findings and
recommendations to the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect and
the President and Board of Trustees of the Village have considered the requests being the subject
of PZ-02-06.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS ACTING IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR
HOME RULE POWERS:
SECTION ONE: The recitals set forth are incorporated as findings of fact by the President and
Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect.
SECTION TWO' Section 14.803A - Conditional Uses (R-X Single Family Residence
District), Section 14.903A - Conditional Uses (R-1 Single Family Residence District),
Section 14.1 003A - Conditional Uses (R-A Single Family Residence District), and
Section 14.11 03A - Conditional Uses (R-2 Single Family Residence District) as
amended, are hereby further amended to include the following text to be and read as
follows:
Circular/dual frontage driveways that meet the minimum requirements set forth in
subsection 14.2215.A.1 of this Chapter.
SECTION THREE' Section 14.2215 entitled "Driveways" of Chapter 14, of the Village Code
as amended is hereby further amended to delete subsection 14.2215.A.1 in its entirety and
replace said section with the following text to be and read as follows:
A. Residential: Residential driveways in the R-X, R-A, R-1, R-2 districts shall
conform to the following requirements:
1. Number: One driveway may be permitted be permitted per lot, with a
maximum of one curb cut to the street pavement per driveway. Circular or dual
frontage driveways may be permitted only by conditional use and must meet the
minimum requirements:
a. Minimum Turning Radius: The circular drive portion of the driveway
shall have a minimum turning radius of 15 feet (15');
b. Width: The circular drive portion of the driveway shall have a minimum
width of 12 feet (12');
c. Lot Width: Circular or dual frontage driveway shall be allowed on lots
75 feet (75') or greater
[Figure 1 Illustrating Minimum Requirements]
SECTION FOUR: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record a certified copy
of this Ordinance with the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County.
SECTION FIVE: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
AYES:
Corcoran, Hoefert, Korn, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Zadel
NAYS:
None
ABSENT:
None
PASSED and APPROVED this yth day of February, 2006.
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Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
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M. Lisa Angell .
Village Clerk
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ATTACHMENT 1: FIGURE ILLUSTRATING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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FIGURE 2 - CIRCULAR/DUAL FRONTAGE
Minimum Width of 75'
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FIGURE 3 - CIRCULAR/DUAL FRONTAGE DRIVEWAY
(CORNER LOT)