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AN ORDINANCE
Amending City Code Section 2-8-16, "Fees," Increasing
Historic Preservation Fees
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: Section 2-8-16, "Fees," of the Evanston City Code of 2012,
as amended, is hereby amended as follows:
2-8-16. - FEES.
Persons who file applications for review by the historic preservation Commission shall
pay an application fee or fees as determined by the type of application(s).
(A) Minor Work On Existing Primary And Accessory Structures: Applicants shall
pay a fee of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for applications for minor work
on existing primary and accessory structures, including, but not limited to, the
following projects:
1. Roof replacement;
2. Replacement of existing windows and doors;
3. Replacement of existing storm windows and storm doors;
4. Replacement of garage/coach house doors;
5. New window and door openings on accessory buildings;
6. New installation or replacement of fences;
7. Repair, restoration and replacement of existing exterior finish materials
when such work affects less than twenty five percent (25%) of the finish
materials on exterior walls or facades;
8. Replacement of existing exterior stairs and/or steps;
9. Installation of antennas or satellite dishes;
10. Porches: replacement of roof, columns, decks, railings, stairs;
11. Installation of air conditioning units;
12. Installation of arbors and trellises;
13. Installation of exterior lighting fixtures; and
14. Reopening enclosed porches.
(B) Construction Of Garages And Accessory Structures: Applicants shall pay a fee
of three hundred eighty-five ($385.00) for applications for construction of
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garages and accessory structures, including, but not limited to, the following
projects:
1. New garages and coach houses/barns;
2. Porte-cocheres;
3. Storage sheds;
4. New decks and stairs;
5. Freestanding solar panels;
6. Swimming pools;
7. Tennis courts;
8. Basketball courts; and
9. Fire escapes.
(C) Major Work; Alterations And Construction: Applicants shall pay a fee of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) for applications for major alterations and
construction, including, but not limited to, the following projects:
1. Alterations to the existing primary structures (e.g., new dormers; new
window or door openings; changing or altering roof design or pitch;
balconies);
2. Construction of additions not greater than twenty five percent (25%) of
the building's square footage;
3. Enclosure of existing open porches;
4. Installation of solar panels on existing buildings;
5. Repair, restoration and replacement of existing exterior materials when
affecting more than twenty five percent (25%) of the exterior walls or
facades;
6. Construction of new driveways;
7. Construction of terraces at grade;
8. Construction of gazebos;
9. Installation of awnings, canopies and signs; and
10. Construction of off street parking.
(D) Construction Of Additions Greater Than Twenty Five Percent Of The Existing
Building Square Footage: Applicants shall pay a fee of three hundred eighty-
five dollars ($385.00) for applications for construction of new additions greater
than twenty five percent (25%) of the existing building square footage, including
additions of one or more stories and additions over the existing footprint of
buildings.
(E) Construction Of New Primary Structures: Applicants shall pay a fee of one
thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for applications for construction of new primary
buildings.
(F) Demolition Of A Landmark Structure: Applicants shall pay a fee of five thousand
dollars ($5,000.00) for applications for the demolition of a landmark structure.
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(G) Demolition Of Significant Or Contributing Structure: Applicants shall pay a fee
of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500.00) for applications for the
demolition of a significant or contributing structure.
(H) Demolition Of Nonsignificant Or Noncontributing Structure: Applicants shall pay
a fee of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for applications for the
demolition of a nonsignificant or noncontributing structure.
(1) Rescission Of Landmark Designation: Applicants shall pay a fee of two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) for applications for the rescission of a
landmark designation when the landmark is not demolished.
(J) Postapproval Amendments: Applicants shall pay a fee of three hundred eighty-
five dollars ($385.00) for applications for review of proposed amendments to
previously approved projects.
(K) Postapproval Amendments for Minor Work: Applicants shall pay a fee of one
hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for applications for review of proposed minor
amendments to previously approved projects.
(L) Nomination of Landmark: Applicant shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00) for applications for the nomination of a landmark.
SECTION 2: The findings and recitals contained herein are declared to be
prima facie evidence of the law of the City and must be received in evidence as
provided by the Illinois Compiled Statues and the courts of the State of Illinois.
SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: This ordinance will be in full force and effect on January 1,
SECTION 5: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any
person or circumstance is ruled unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such invalidity
must not affect other provisions or applications of this ordinance that can be given effect
without the invalid application or provision, and each invalid provision or invalid
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application of this ordinance is severable.
Introduced
Adopted
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Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
, 2017
, 2017
Approved:
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Approved as to form:
W. Grant tarrar, Corporation Couur ael
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