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ClTY OF
WEST CHICAGO
WHERE HISTORY & PROGRESS MEET
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Monday, July 14, 2025
6:00 P.M. - Council Chambers
REVISED AGENDA!
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum
2. Approval of Minutes
A. June 9, 2025
3. Public Participation
The opportunity to speak to the Development Committee is provided for those who have a
question or comment on an agenda item or a City of West Chicago issue. The Development
Committee appreciates hearing from our residents and your thoughts and questions are
valued. The Development Committee strives to make the best recommendations for the
City and public input is very helpful.
Respect for the duties of the Development Committee and for the democratic process will
be adhered to — in this regard, civility and a sense of decorum will be strictly followed. All
speakers must address their comments to the Chairperson. Comments that are personally
condescending will not be permitted. Speakers shall be courteous and should not make
statements that are personally disrespectful to members of the Development Committee or
City staff.
Please use the podium in the center aisle. Please announce your name before commencing
—all public comments are limited to three (3) minutes and each citizen will be permitted to
speak only once. It is the Development Committee’s policy not to engage in dialogue
during Public Comment. Any questions raised will be addressed by City staff or an elected
official outside of the Development Committee meeting.
4. Items for Consent
A. Zoning Text Amendment (Keeping of Chickens on Certain Single-Family
Residential Properties) — Stemming from a request from Public Affairs Committee
members, text was drafted that would allow the keeping of chickens in Single-Family
' Selection of a Chair and Vice Chair (previously #2) was removed.
West Chicago, Illinois 60185 F (630) 293-3028 Mayor
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residences. Properties would need to exceed 6,500 square feet in size. Coops would
be limited to one per backyard and hold no more than six hens and no roosters. The
proposed Zoning Text Amendment lists a number of additional restrictions, which
followed discussion with several coop operators and addressed Plan Commission
questions. Approval was unanimous (4-0) from the Plan Commission on July 1, 2025.
. Zoning Text Amendment (Creation of a Temporary Use to Permit Outside
Seasonal Events) — Five Points Productions, operator of the Haunted House at 241
W. Roosevelt requested a text amendment to allow temporary outside activities to
occur in conjunction with their Haunted House activities. For a period not to exceed
60 days for one event per year, food trucks and merchandise sales would be included.
Approval was unanimous (4-0) from the Plan Commission on July 1, 2025.
Items for Discussion
Unfinished Business
New Business
Reports from Staff
Adjournment

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Draft
MINUTES
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
June 9, 2025, 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of a Quorum.
Alderman Rebecca Stout called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Roll call found Aldermen Julieta Alcantar-Garcia, Melissa Birch Ferguson, Denise
Carreto-Mufioz, Matthew Myers, Rebecca Stout and Christopher Swiatek present.
Alderman Stout announced a quorum.
Also in attendance was Community Development Director, Tom Dabareiner.
2. Selection of a Chair and Vice Chair
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Myers seconded the nomination of
Rebecca Stout as Committee Chair. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia,
Birch Ferguson, Carreto-Mujioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
Alderman Stout moved, and Alderman Swiatek seconded the nomination of
Melissa Birch Ferguson as Committee Vice Chair. Voting Aye: Aldermen
Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson, Carreto-Mujioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
3. Approval of Minutes.
A. April 14, 2025.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Birch Ferguson seconded the motion
to approve the minutes. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch
Ferguson, Carreto-Muiioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
4. Public Participation. None.
5. Items for Consent.
A. 1880 Arthur Drive — Karen’s Truck Repair seeks a Special use Permit for a Motor
Vehicle Repair Shop at the referenced address. Approval was unanimous from the
Plan Commission on June 3, 2025.
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B. 1200 North Prince Crossing Road — Forming America seeks approval of its Seventh
Amendment to its Special Use Permit to expand the paved area for ancillary outside
storage. Approval was unanimous from the Plan Commission on June 3, 2025.
Alderman Myers requested Item B. be removed from the consent agenda for further
discussion.
Alderman Swiatek moved, and Alderman Myers seconded the motion to
approve Item A. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson,
Carreto-Muiioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
6. Items for Discussion. None.
7. Unfinished Business.
Discussion ensued regarding Item 5. B., 1200 North Prince Crossing Road, and
why there have been seven amendments to the petitioner’s Special Use Permit. Mr.
Dabareiner briefly touched on some of the plaguing issues such as having to renew
expired Special Uses, changing the areas to be paved, and an ownership change.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved, and Alderman Swiatek seconded the motion
to approve Item B. Voting Aye: Aldermen Alcantar-Garcia, Birch Ferguson,
Carreto-Mujfioz, Myers, Stout and Swiatek.
8. New Business.
Alderman Myers asked about adding festoon lighting to the downtown as it would be
inviting and help add more light at night. Mr. Dabareiner agreed to pass along this
suggestion to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Committees as they
handle downtown improvements.
9. Reports from Staff.
Mr. Dabareiner reported on potential Agenda Items for next month’s meeting on July
14, 2025, and a survey to be conducted by the Historic Preservation Commission.
10. Adjournment.
Alderman Birch Ferguson moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:14 p.m., and
Alderman Swiatek seconded the motion. With a voice vote of all ayes, the motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Jane Burke
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: 5.A.
Zoning Text Amendment
Keeping of Chickens on Single-Family Residential
Properties
FILE NUMBER:
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: July 14, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-O0-0025 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
SIGNATURE OQ=—
APPROVED BY INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP
ITEM SUMMARY:
At their April 21, 2025 meeting, the Public Affairs Committee discussed the concept of allowing
chickens to be kept on property used as single-family residential. The members of the Public Affairs
Committee were in favor of the concept and instructed staff to prepare a Zoning Text Amendment to
permit this use. Staff researched the regulations of seven nearby communities who allow chickens on
residential properties and drafted regulations based on this research to be heard at a public hearing
conducted by the Plan Commission.
At the June 3, 2025 Plan Commission meeting, several members of the public provided comments on
the proposal which included support, suggestions for best practices, and potential issues that should
be mitigated. The members of the Plan Commission discussed the proposal and while there was
general support for the concept, the Plan Commissioners instructed staff to meet with residents to
revise the proposed language based on comments raised. The public hearing was thus continued to
the July 1, 2025 meeting to give the opportunity for a resident meeting to occur.
A meeting with the residents who participated at the hearing occurred on June 11, 2025 with eleven
residents invited, five of which attended. The discussion largely centered on how to dispose of chicken
excrement, chicken coops/runs, building permit requirements, and setback distances from lot lines and
other structures. Based on the discussion with the participating residents, staff revised the proposed
Zoning Text Amendment, which can be found attached to this staff report.
At their July 3, 2025 meeting, members of the Plan Commission reviewed the revised text amendment
and voted unanimously (4-0, with three absent) in support of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.
The members of the Plan Commission included in their recommendation that the text regulating the
keeping of chickens be reviewed in one year.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment to allow the keeping of
chickens on single-family residential properties.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment
Draft Ordinance 25-O-0025
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-0-0025
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
TO ALLOW THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS
ON SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago periodically reviews the text of the Zoning Code for consistency
with current trends in development and uses; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of chickens on residential properties for personal use is prohibited by the West
Chicago Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of chickens on residential properties for personal use is beneficial for residents
and should be permitted within the City of West Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the keeping of chickens on residential properties for personal use should be regulated to
prevent adverse impacts on neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago has proposed a zoning text amendment to allow the keeping of
chickens on residential properties for personal use on all properties used as single-family residential; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said zoning text amendment was published in the Daily Herald
on May 19, 2025, as required by the ordinances of the City of West Chicago and the statutes of the State of IIli-
nois; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the
City of West Chicago commencing on June 3, 2025, pursuant to said Notice, and concluded on July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago have received the recommendation of
the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals which contains specific findings of fact, pursuant to
Recommendation No. 25-RC-0012, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” which is, by this reference,
made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, DuPage
County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Article VI of Appendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago be
amended to add the following Section 6.30:
“Section 6.30 Chickens on Residential Property
The keeping of chickens shall be permitted on all properties used as a single-family residential dwelling
that are at least 6,500 square feet in area, subject to the following conditions:
1. No more than 6 hens are permitted to be kept on a single zoning lot at any given time.
2. Roosters are prohibited.
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3. A chicken coop shall be required with a minimum setback of 5 feet from all property lines and a
minimum size of 6 square feet per chicken. Chicken coops shall only be permitted in the rear yard.
4. A chicken coop that is permanently affixed to the ground shall require a building permit and shall
be prohibited within a recorded easement.
5. A chicken coop may not be located within the principal structure or any other accessory structure
on the property.
6. A covered and enclosed chicken run shall be required. The chicken run shall be located on the side
of the chicken coop furthest away from the nearest property line and shall be oriented toward the in-
terior of the property, away from the property line.
7. All feed shall be maintained in rodent-proof containers.
8. No slaughtering is permitted on the subject property.
9. No sales of eggs are permitted.
10. No other poultry, livestock, or other farm type animals are permitted.
11. All areas where hens are kept shall be clean, sanitary, and well maintained at all times with little to
no accumulation of any waste or refuse. All refuse and waste shall be disposed of in a clean and
sanitary fashion. In addition, all areas where hens are kept shall not produce or cause odors that are
detectable on adjacent properties.
12. No refuse, waste, feed, or any other materials used or generated from the keeping of hens shall be
located closer than 5 feet from any property line.
13. Chicken coops shall be maintained in a manner that provides adequate lighting and ventilation, and
protects hens from cold weather, precipitation, rodents, and predators.”
Section 2. That Section 11-85 of Division 6, of Article II, of Chapter 11, of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of West Chicago be amended as follows:
“Sec. 11-85. Certain animals prohibited.
Possession of a lion, tiger, leopard, ocelot, jaguar, cheetah, margay, mountain lion, lynx, bobcat,
jaguarundi, any hybrid thereof, or any other similar feline animal, bear hyena, wolf coyote, wolf-
dog or coyote-dog hybrid, any member of the crocodilian family, poisonous reptile, or any other
life threatening reptile or any other animal which is ferae naturae in the eyes of the law shall be
prohibited except by any person or institution possessing state and/or federal permits enabling
them to keep such animals.
Possession of any roosters; ehiekens or any similar fowl, except hens that are permitted under
Section 6.30 of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago, or hybrid
thereof is also prohibited.
Possession of any livestock including but not limited to cattle, calves, horses, sheep, swine,
goats, or other farm-type animals shall be prohibited except that horses may be kept on a proper-
ty zoned ER-1, in accordance with section 9.1 of Appendix A of this Code of Ordinances, and on
a property zoned ER-2, in accordance with section 9.1-1 of Appendix A (the Zoning Code) of
this Code of Ordinances.”
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Section 3. That the regulations contained in this ordinance shall be reviewed by the West Chicago Plan
Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals on August 4, 2026.
Section 4. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Or-
dinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 5. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication in
pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED this 21* day of July, 2025.
Alderman J. Alcantar-Garcia Alderman D. Beebe ee
Alderman S. Santiago ee Alderman J. Sheahan ee
Alderman D. Carreto-Mufioz Alderman A. Hallett ee
Alderman S. Dimas ee Alderman M. Birch Ferguson |
Alderman C. Swiatek ee Alderman J. Smith, Jr. ee
Alderman C. Avifia Soto ee Alderman R. Stout ee
Alderman M. Myers ee Alderman J. Morano ee
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED this 21‘ day of July, 2025.
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2025-RC-0012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 25-12
A Text Amendment to Article VI of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West
Chicago to Allow the Keeping of Chickens on Single-Family Residential Properties
DATE: July 1, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing for PC 25-12 commencing on
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 and concluding on July 1, 2025, in the Council Chambers of West Chicago City Hall —
475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois.
RECOMMENDATION
After a review of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment as presented, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of
Appeals finds that the proposed Amendment does not pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the
community. It is the Commission’s opinion that the proposed Amendment will be beneficial to the City of West
Chicago.
The Amendment is in keeping with the purpose of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan
Commission is of the opinion that the proposed amendments will protect, promote, and improve the public
health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity and the general welfare of the citizens of
West Chicago community. The Plan Commission further recommends that the regulations for the keeping of
chickens on single-family residential properties be reviewed by the Plan Commission one year following their
approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Yeas (4) Nays (0) Abstain (0) Absent (3)
Laimins Billingsley
Banasiak Henkin
Slattery Kasprak
Terrazas
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
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Proposed Text Amendment to Appendix A (Zoning Code)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago
Chickens on Residential Properties
Underline = New Text; Strikethrough = Deleted Text
ARTICLE VI
Zoning Districts Generally
1. Amend Article VI (Zoning Districts, Generally) to add a Section 6.30 for the keeping of
chickens on properties used for single-family residential, with regulations.
Section 6.30 Chickens on Residential Property
The keeping of chickens shall be permitted on all properties used as a single-family residential
dwelling that are at least 6,500 square feet in area, subject to the following conditions:
1.
2.
3.
10.
11.
12.
13.
No more than 6 hens are permitted to be kept on a single zoning lot at any given time.
Roosters are prohibited.
A chicken coop shall be required with a minimum setback of 5 feet from all property lines and
a minimum size of 6 square feet per chicken. Chicken coops shall only be permitted in the rear
yard.
A chicken coop that is permanently affixed to the ground shall require a building permit and
shall be prohibited within a recorded easement.
A chicken coop may not be located within the principal structure or any other accessory
structure on the property.
A covered and enclosed chicken run shall be required. The chicken run shall be located on
the side of the chicken coop furthest away from the nearest property line and shall be
oriented toward the interior of the property, away from the property line.
All feed shall be maintained in rodent-proof containers.
No slaughtering is permitted on the subject property.
No sales of eggs are permitted.
No other poultry, livestock, or other farm type animals are permitted.
All areas where hens are kept shall be clean, sanitary, and well maintained at all times with
little to no accumulation of any waste or refuse. All refuse and waste shall be disposed of in a
clean and sanitary fashion. In addition, all areas where hens are kept shall not produce or cause
odors that are detectable on adjacent properties.
No refuse, waste, feed, or any other materials used or generated from the keeping of hens shall
be located closer than 5 feet from any property line.
Chicken coops shall be maintained in a manner that provides adequate lighting and ventilation,
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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: _ 9-8.
Zoning Text Amendment
Creation of a Temporary Use to Permit Temporary FILE NUMBER:
Outside Seasonal Events
COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: July 14, 2025
Ordinance No. 25-0-0026 COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE _( CID
APPROVED BY INTERIM CITY ADMINISTRATOR: SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
5 Points Productions, tenant at 241 W Roosevelt Road and operator of the 5 Points Haunted House,
has requested from the City approval of a Zoning Text Amendment to allow temporary ancillary outside
activities to occur on the property during the fall season when the haunted house is open. This would
include a “midway” to allow patrons to gather outside of the building with amenities such as
merchandise and food trucks. Currently, the Zoning Code does not permit outside activity from
occurring on a commercially zoned lot, even if it is temporary. This type of use, however, when
regulated appropriately can have a positive impact on the local economy and draw visitors to the City
from outside the community.
Staff has drafted an additional temporary use category within Section 6.8 of the Zoning Code known as
“Temporary Outside Seasonal Events”. This type of temporary use would be permitted as an ancillary
activity for a commercial use on a commercially zoned lot. The proposed language takes into
consideration the requirement for obtaining proper building permits of any tents or structures, not
interfering with any vehicular or pedestrian access, including emergency vehicles, and compliance with
City codes related to noise, lighting, signage, and health department regulations. The proposed text
limits seasonal events to no longer than sixty (60) days and with no more than one event occurring per
year. A Temporary Use Permit would be required each year for a Temporary Outside Seasonal Event.
At their July 3, 2025 meeting, members of the Plan Commission reviewed the text amendment and
voted unanimously (4-0, with three absent) in support of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment to create and permit a
temporary use of Temporary Outside Seasonal Events.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: Proposed Zoning Text Amendment
Draft Ordinance 25-O-0026
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-0-0026
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
TO CREATE AND PERMIT THE TEMPORARY USE OF
TEMPORARY OUTSIDE SEASONAL EVENTS
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago periodically reviews the text of the Zoning Code for consistency
with current trends in development and uses; and
WHEREAS, outside activity on a commercial property, permanent or temporary, is prohibited by the
West Chicago Zoning Code; and
WHEREAS, outside activity on a commercial property is beneficial for the local economy and can draw
patrons from both within and outside of the community; and
WHEREAS, outside activity on a commercial property should be regulated to prevent adverse impacts
on neighboring properties; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago has proposed a zoning text amendment to allow temporary outside
activity on commercially zoned and used properties; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said zoning text amendment was published in the Daily Herald
on June 16, 2025, as required by the ordinances of the City of West Chicago and the statutes of the State of IIli-
nois; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals of the
City of West Chicago on July 1, 2025, pursuant to said Notice; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago have received the recommendation of
the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals which contains specific findings of fact, pursuant to
Recommendation No. 25-RC-0013, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A” which is, by this reference,
made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chicago, DuPage
County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Section 4.1 of Article IV of Appendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West
Chicago be amended to add the following definition:
“Temporary Outside Seasonal Event: A planned use occurring outside of a principal structure relating to
a particular season of the year lasting for a limited time. Temporary Outside Seasonal Events are ancil-
lary to the principal use occurring on the property.”
Section 2. That Section 6.8 of Article VI of Appendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West
Chicago be amended as follows:
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“13. Temporary Outside Seasonal Events. Temporary Outside Seasonal Events are permitted as an ancillary
activity for a commercial use on a commercially zoned lot, provided the following are adhered to:
a.
j.
k.
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall last no longer than sixty (60) days on a property and
shall occur no more than one time each calendar year.
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall comply with all building codes, as adopted by the City
according to Article I of Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances, including the International Building
Code, the NFPA 101-Life Safety Code, the International Fire Code, and the Illinois Accessibility
Code.
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall not interfere with any emergency vehicle accessible
lanes
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or any park-
ing stalls or loading zones.
A Parking Management Plan shall be submitted with the Temporary Seasonal Event Permit Appli-
cation, which shall include at a minimum the following:
i. A site plan indicating the location of the primary parking area as well as any overflow parking
areas. Overflow parking areas on property not owned, used, operated, or otherwise controlled
by the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event operator shall have written permission from the
property owner. All overflow parking areas shall include an accessible pedestrian route, or
some means of vehicle transportation from the overflow parking area to the property.
ii. How information related to parking will be conveyed to the public (through social media,
website, etc.)
iii. The estimated maximum number of attendees at any given time on the property and the esti-
mated duration of stay for attendees.
iv. All parking shall occur on a hard, paved surface. Parking on gravel, grass, mulch, or otherwise
non-paved surface shall be prohibited.
v. No parking shall occur that will in any way block, interfere with, or obstruct emergency vehi-
cle accessible lanes or any pedestrian areas.
vi. No parking shall occur on any public street or within any public right-of-way.
A temporary sign permit shall be required for all signage associated with the Temporary Outside
Seasonal Event. Such temporary sign permit shall be valid for the duration of the Temporary Out-
side Seasonal Event.
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event may include the use of Mobile Vendors, including Mobile
Food Vendors, provide all County Health Department regulations are complied with and that Ped-
dler’s License, in accordance with Section 9-77 of the Code Ordinances, has been obtained.
All Temporary Outside Seasonal Events shall comply with the Noise Control Regulations of Arti-
cle V of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances.
All structures and tents used for the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall be securely anchored
to the ground and shall require the issuance of a building permit prior to placement.
Portable restrooms may be permitted and shall be maintained in accordance with all County Health
Department regulations.
Trash receptacles shall be provided throughout the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event area.
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1. Alllighting, both permanent and temporary, shall comply with Section 13.1-10 of Appendix A
(Zoning Code) of the Code of Ordinances.
m. The Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall comply with all applicable State and Federal re-
quirements.”
Section 3. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Or-
dinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication in
pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED this 21“ day of July, 2025.
Alderman J. Alcantar-Garcia Alderman D. Beebe ee
Alderman S. Santiago ee Alderman J. Sheahan ee
Alderman D. Carreto-Mufioz Alderman A. Hallett ee
Alderman S. Dimas ee Alderman M. Birch Ferguson
Alderman C. Swiatek ee Alderman J. Smith, Jr. ee
Alderman C. Avifia Soto ee Alderman R. Stout ee
Alderman M. Myers ee Alderman J. Morano >
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED this 21“ day of July, 2025.
Mayor Daniel Bovey
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
Ordinance 25-O-0026
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EXHIBIT “A”
RECOMMENDATION NO. 2025-RC-0013
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 25-14
A Text Amendment to Article IV and Article VI of Appendix A of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of West Chicago to Create and Permit the Temporary Use of Temporary Outside Seasonal
Events.
DATE: July 1, 2025
PUBLIC HEARING
The Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals conducted a public hearing for PC 25-14 on Tuesday, July 1,
2025 in the Council Chambers of West Chicago City Hall — 475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois.
RECOMMENDATION
After a review of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment as presented, the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of
Appeals finds that the proposed Amendment does not pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the
community. It is the Commission’s opinion that the proposed Amendment will be beneficial to the City of West
Chicago.
The Amendment is in keeping with the purpose of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan
Commission is of the opinion that the proposed amendments will protect, promote, and improve the public
health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity and the general welfare of the citizens of
West Chicago community. The Plan Commission further recommends that the regulations for the keeping of
chickens on single-family residential properties be reviewed by the Plan Commission one year following their
approval.
ROLL CALL VOTE
Yeas (4) Nays (0) Abstain (0) Absent (3)
Laimins Billingsley
Banasiak Henkin
Slattery Kasprak
Terrazas
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Laimins
Chairperson
Ordinance 25-O-0026
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Proposed Text Amendment to Appendix A (Zoning Code)
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago
Temporary Outside Seasonal Events
Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals
Public Hearing
July 1, 2025
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ARTICLE IV
Definitions
1. Amend Section 4.1 of Article VI (Definitions — Construction of Terms) to create a definition
for Temporary Outside Seasonal Events.
Temporary Outside Seasonal Event: A planned use occurring outside of a principal structure
relating to a particular season of the year lasting for a limited time. Temporary Outside Seasonal
Events are ancillary to the principal use occurring on the property.
ARTICLE VI
Zoning Districts Generally
2. Amend Section 6.8 of Article VI (Zoning Districts, Generally — Temporary Uses) to create a
temporary use category and provide for regulations for Temporary Outside Seasonal
Events.
(B) The Following temporary uses may be permitted within the stated limitations:
13. _ Temporary Outside Seasonal Events. Temporary Outside Seasonal Events are permitted
as an ancillary activity for a commercial use on a commercially zoned lot, provided the
following are adhered to:
a. A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall last no longer than sixty (60) days ona
property and shall occur no more than one time each calendar year.
b. A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall comply with all building codes, as adopted by
the City according to Article I of Chapter 4 of the Code of Ordinances, including the
International Building Code, the NFPA 101-Life Safety Code, the International Fire
Code, and the Illinois Accessibility Code.
c. A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall not interfere with any emergency vehicle
accessible lanes
d. A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic or
any parking stalls or loading zones.

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A Parking Management Plan shall be submitted with the Temporary Seasonal Event
Permit Application, which shall include at a minimum the following:
i. Avsite plan indicating the location of the primary parking area as well as any
overflow parking areas. Overflow parking areas on property not owned, used,
operated, or otherwise controlled by the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event
operator shall have written permission from the property owner. All overflow
parking areas shall include an accessible pedestrian route, or some means of vehicle
transportation from the overflow parking area to the property.
ii. How information related to parking will be conveyed to the public (through social
media, website, etc.)
iii. The estimated maximum number of attendees at any given time on the property and
the estimated duration of stay for attendees.
iv. All parking shall occur on a hard, paved surface. Parking on gravel, grass, mulch, or
otherwise non-paved surface shall be prohibited.
v. No parking shall occur that will in any way block, interfere with, or obstruct
emergency vehicle accessible lanes or any pedestrian areas.
vi. No parking shall occur on any public street or within any public right-of-way.
A temporary sign permit shall be required for all signage associated with the Temporary
Qutside Seasonal Event. Such temporary sign permit shall be valid for the duration of the
Temporary Outside Seasonal Event.
A Temporary Outside Seasonal Event may include the use of Mobile Vendors, including
Mobile Food Vendors, provide all County Health Department regulations are complied
with and that Peddler’s License, in accordance with Section 9-77 of the Code Ordinances,
has been obtained.
All Temporary Outside Seasonal Events shall comply with the Noise Control Regulations
of Article V of Chapter 10 of the Code of Ordinances.
All structures and tents used for the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall be securely
anchored to the ground and shall require the issuance of a building permit prior to
placement.
Portable restrooms may be permitted and shall be maintained in accordance with all
County Health Department regulations.
Trash receptacles shall be provided throughout the Temporary Outside Seasonal Event
area.
All lighting, both permanent and temporary, shall comply with Section 13.1-10 of
Appendix A (Zoning Code) of the Code of Ordinances.
The Temporary Outside Seasonal Event shall comply with all applicable State and
Federal requirements.