Ordinance 2009-23 Ordinance No. 2009- a3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE UNITED CITY OF YORKVILLE, KENDALL COUNTY, ILLINOIS,
PROHIBITING NUISANCES AND OFFENSIVE CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the United City of Yorkville (the "City ") is a non home -rule municipality in
accordance with the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970 and has the powers granted to it by law;
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 11 -60 -2 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1 -1 -1, et
seq.) the City has the authority to define, prevent, and abate nuisances.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the United City of
Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. Title 4, Chapter 2, of the United City of Yorkville Code of Ordinances is hereby
repealed in its entirety.
Section 2. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 5 (13)(7), of the United City of Yorkville Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended by deleting subsection 7 in its entirety and replacing it with the
following:
7. Certain Weeds, Grasses, Plants or Vegetables: Any weeds, grass, plant or vegetable
matter, other than trees, bushes, flowers, vegetable gardens or other ornamental plants
to grow to a height exceeding eight inches.
Section 3. Title 4, Chapter 1, Section 5 (C) of the United City of Yorkville Code of Ordinances
is hereby amended by deleting subsection C in its entirety and replacing it with the following:
C. Notice to Abate: The city or an authorized agent shall serve upon the occupant of any
premises, if any, and upon the owner thereof, notice of the nuisance violation, and
where a property owner or occupant cannot be found, notice of the nuisance violation
may be given by posting a sign in a conspicuous place near the main entrance of a
structure or on the property, the notice shall demand abatement of the nuisance
withing 5 days.
The city shall cause to be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the
city limits once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks during the month of May of
each year a notice informing the public that any weeds, grass, plant or vegetable
matter, other than trees, bushes, flowers, vegetable gardens or other ornamental
plants, which grow to a height exceeding eight inches is a violation of city ordinance
and the city may cut the weeds, grass, plant or vegetable if the violation is not abated
within five days after notice is given and the property owner shall be liable to the city
for its costs.
It shall be unlawful for anyone to deface, tamper with, or remove any posted notice
unless authorized by the city or an authorized agent.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and
publication as provided by law.
Passed by the City Council of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
day of , A.D. 2009.
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ROBYN SUTCLIFF JOSEPH BESCO
ARDEN JOE PLOCHER WALLY WERDERICH
GARY GOLINSKI tVX MARTY MUNNS' —
ROSE SPEARS BOB ALLEN
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APPROVED by me, as Mayor of the United City of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, this
l day of Act , A.D. 2009.
Mayor
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