O-23-20VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 0-23-20
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 12 OF CHAPTER 2 OF
"THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS, 1975,"
AS AMENDED, TO EXPAND THE JURISDICTION OF
THE APPEARANCE REVIEW COMMISSION
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a home rule municipal corporation in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970;
and
WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate
rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, Article 12 of Chapter 2 of "The Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield,
Illinois, 1975," as amended ("Code'), establishes, among other things, the functions and
duties .of the Appearance Review Commission ("ARC'); and
WHEREAS, on July 5, 2023, the Village adopted Ordinance 0-23-17, which created
a new C-4 Entertainment and Limited Retail Business District ("C-4 District') to be
located south of Lake Cook Road, and zoning regulations to apply in the C-4 District; and
WHEREAS, the Village now desires to expand the jurisdiction of the ARC to cover
the C-4 District; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best
interest of the Village and its residents to amend the Village Code pursuant to this
Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and
made a part of, this Ordinance as findings of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 12 OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE
CODE. Section 2-158, titled "Duties and Functions," of Article 12, titled "Special Purpose
Boards and Commissions," of Chapter 2, titled "Administration," of the Village Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 2-158. Duties and Functions:
(8) Appearance Review Commission:
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(A) Functions and Duties: The Appearance Review Commission
shall have the following functions and duties within the Village
Center:
(1) To hold public meetings on and grant or deny approval
on applications pursuant to the appearance review
criterial adopted by the Board of Trustees.
(2) To review exterior design drawings, landscaping, site
plans, building materials and any other submissions
required by the appearance review criteria for any
proposed construction, alteration or repair of any
building or structure in eitker the Village Center as
depicted in the Village Comprehensive Plan, as amended,
or the C-2 Outlying Commercial District, or C-4
Entertainment and Limited Retail Business
District all in accordance with the rules and procedures
adopted by the Appearance Review Commission, and the
appearance review criteria adopted by the Board of
Trustees.
(3) To hold public meetings on the issuance of certificates of
approval and to issue, conditionally issue, or deny such
certificates based on compliance with appearance review
criteria.
(4) To hold public meetings to review and approve certain
types of window signs as set forth in Section 9.02-B of
"The Deerfield Zoning Ordinance 1978," as amended.
(5) To grant variations, modifications, or exceptions to allow
wall signs to be located up to three feet above the roof
deck of a building in the Village's commercial zoning
districts as described in Section 9.05-E.
(6) To review and approve applications for sign criteria
within ewer the Village Center, as depicted in the
Village Comprehensive Plan, as amended, or the C-2
Outlying Commercial District, or C-4 Entertainment_
and Limited Retail Business District.
(7) To provide leadership and guidance in encouraging
greater public interest and participation in the
enhancement of community appearance.
(8) To consult and cooperate with other commissions, Village
agencies and other public and private bodies on matters
affecting the appearance of the Village Center.
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SECTION THREE: PUBLICATION. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to
publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Illinois.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: July 17, 2023
APPROVED: July 17, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 0-23-20
Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
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Kent S. Str yet, Village erk
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