HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCE - 2263 - 9/8/1992 - BOULDERS IN VILLAGE OWNED PARKWAYSORDINANCE N0. 2263
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8, CHAPTER 8, SECTION 8-8-7B
OF THE VILLAGE CODE ALLOWING THE PLACEMENT OF BOULDERS IN
VILLAGE OWNED PARKWAYS FOR LAWN PROTECTION PURPOSES
WHEREAS, extensive damage has occurred in Village owned parkways
occasioned by driver negligence; and
WHEREAS, the continual repair of said parkways is an economic
burden and hardship on the Village of Elk Grove Village; and
WHEREAS, the reasonable placement of boulders in parkways will
serve to deter damage to said parkways.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Elk Grove Village, Counties of Cook and
DuPage, Illinois as follows:
Section 1. That Section 8-8-7B of Title 8, Chapter 8 of the
Village Code be amended to read as follows:
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to
cause, create, or maintain any obstruction of any pavement,
parkway, sidewalk, or other public way or place an obstacle
thereon except as may be specifically authorized by ordinance or
the Director of Engineering and Community Development.
Non -jagged rocks or boulders less then 24 inch by 24 inch in
size, standing no higher then 24 inches above the surrounding
ground elevation and at least 24 inches behind the back of the
curb or roadway shoulder for lawn protection purposes shall be
considered authorized under this section of the Village
Code.
Section 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval according to law.
VOTE: AYE: 6
PASSED this 8th
APPROVED this 8th
ATTEST:
NAY: 0
Patricia S. Smith
Village Clerk by Ann I. Head
Deputy Vlg. Clerk
ABSENT: 0
day of September , 1992.
day of September , 1992.
Charles J. Zettek
Village President