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Effective date: March 12, 2008 1/31/2008
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AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 16 and Creating a New Section 17
of Title 2, Chapter 9, of the City Code,
to Implement Fees for Applications for Review
by the Historic Preservation Commission
WHEREAS, the Evanston City Code of 1979, as amended ("City
Code"), does not impose any -fees for applications for Certificates of
Appropriateness from the Historic Preservation Commission; and
WHEREAS, property owners who wish to perform construction
that affects any of the approximately two thousand two hundred (2,200) historic
landmarks and structures located in historic districts within the City must procure
Certificates of Appropriateness before they can apply for permits for such
construction; and
WHEREAS, the City Code imposes fees for applications for review
by other recommending bodies, such as the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan
Commission, related to building permits; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 2-9-16 of the City Code is hereby
0 renumbered as Section 2-9-17.
SECTION 2: That Section 2-9-16 of the City Code is hereby 8
revised to read as follows:
2-9-16: 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 twenty-five dollars ($25.00) 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. Re -opening enclosed porches.
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(B) Construction of Garages and Accessory Structures: Applicants shall pay a
fee of thirty dollars ($30.00) for applications for construction of garages
and accessory structures, including, but not limited to, the following
projects:
1. Construction of new garages and coach houses/barns;
2. Construction of porte-cocheres;
3. Construction of storage sheds;
4. Construction of new decks and stairs;
5. Construction of free standing solar panels;
6. Construction of swimming pools;
7. Construction of tennis courts;
8. Construction of basketball courts; and
9. Construction of fire escapes.
(C) Major Work; Alterations and Construction: Applicants shall pay a fee of
thirty-five dollars ($35.00) 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;
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6. Construction of new driveways; 8
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 (25%) of the
Existing Building Square Footage: Applicants shall pay a fee of fifty
dollars ($50.00) for applications for construction of new additions greater
than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing building square footage,
including additions of one (1) or more stories and additions over the
existing footprint of buildings.
(E) Construction of New Primary Structures: Applicants shall pay a fee of
seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for applications for construction of new
primary buildings.
(F) Demolition of a Landmark Structure: Applicants shall pay a fee of five
hundred dollars ($500.00) for applications for the demolition of a landmark
structure.
(G) Demolition of Significant or Contributing Structure: Applicants shall pay a
fee of three hundred fifty dollars ($350.00) for applications for the
demolition of a significant or contributing structure.
(H) Demolition of Non -Significant or Non -Contributing Structure: Applicants
shall pay a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for applications for
the demolition of a non -significant or non-contributing structure.
(1) Rescission of Landmark Designation: Applicants shall pay a fee of two
hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for applications for the rescission of a
landmark designation when the landmark is not demolished.
(J) Post -Approval Amendments: Applicants shall pay a fee of twenty-five
dollars ($25.00) for applications for review of proposed amendments to
previously -approved projects.
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0 SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: That if any provision of this Ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid, such invalidity shall 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 application of this Ordinance is severable.
SECTION 5: That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner
provided by law.
Introduced:�.� I (
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Attest:
Mary o r�City Clerk
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, 2008 Approved:
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Lorr ine H. Morton, Mayor
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