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HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-1975-052-O-75T JJ ' - 52-0-75 AN ORDINANCE Amending the Comprehensive General Plan • WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared an energy objective and policies for incorporation as an amendment to the Comprehensive General Plan; and WHEREAS, said Amendment was prepared in accordance with the purpose of "The Planning Ordinance" (77-0-62); and WHEREAS, a joint committee of the City Council and the Plan Commission did conduct a public hearing March 3, 1975 to consider such amendment in accordance with law; and WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has recommended to the City Council that said Amendment be adopted; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has -reviewed the Amendment submitted to it by the Plan Commission in January, 1975; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston finds that energy remains a serious long-range problem; and • WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston finds that there is a need to promote energy conservation; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANS- TON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the Energy Amendment to the Comprehensive General Plan, prepared by the Evanston Plan Commission, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, be and is hereby adopted as an Amendment to the "Official Comprehensive General Plan of the City of Evanston." SECTION 2: That said "Amendment" shall be placed on file in the Office of the City Clerk of the City of Evanston and shall be available at all times during business hours for public inspection. SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. . SECTION 4: Notice of adoption of said Amendment shall be filed with the County Recorder of Deeds. • • U Introduced -! MAY 1 Adopted M..Y -2- ,1975 ,1975 Approved H-4 Y �5P AKiw-4k�� A �.��� P�r PR�oT�r►� ATTEST: W"- f. City Clerk Approved as to form: Corporation Counsel ,1975 r > 0 ' Comprehensive General Plan Committee of Evanston Plan Commissi, Recommended Objectives and Policies on Enemy: 10/22/74 OBJECTIVE: To encourage and effect efficient use. of energy ..` in all its critical forms by,publie and private users alike. _ POLICIES: .. ... rig. r•`` ., • ' �, 1,,Examine and monitor energy use in Evanston to determine the relative forms, quantities and disposition of energy. being used. This study should include an indication of the degree of influence the City Government has over each energy use category. 2. Develop a progressive contingency plan of priority cut- backs in energy use that can be put into effect in the =. event critical energy shortages develop in the future. This plan should include steps that can be positively implemented in the public sector and steps that can be .,encouraged in the private sector. 3. Consider energy use implications in decisions governed primarily or traditionally by other factors. Examples t.1�. might be the energy efficiency of the light source as `... a factor in selecting a street lighting system, or en- ergy -conscious design of new public facilities... 4. Consider a performance -based energy consumption standard for new buildings and the.ways,of implementing thee standard. 5.,..:Initiate a public awareness campaign directed toward various groups and individuals who can affect Evanston's energy use; for example, plant managers, building operators, 1'` building occupants,.homeowners, drivers, etc.