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79-0-88
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Section 7-3-2-8
Concerning Planter Boxes On Sidewalks
• WHEREAS, planter boxes will enhance the appearance of
the sidewalks in the Citys business districts and make the area
more attractive and are in the best interest of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That Section 7-3-2-8 of the City Code
of the City of Evanston, 1979, as amended,
be and it is hereby further amended to read as follows:
7-3-2-8: DRINKING FOUNTAINS, PLANTER BOXES ON
SIDEWALKS:
(A) Drinking Fountains: Drinking fountains may be erected
near the outer edge of sidewalks at such points as
the City Council may authorize and the Director of
Public Works may designate; provided, that no
drinking fountain shall be permitted unless it
complies with the requirements of this Code or other
ordinances of the City relating to waterworks and
plumbing, nor shall any such fountain be erected,
except by the City, in front of property unless the
consent of the owner or agent of the premises thereof
• is first obtained.
(B) Planter Boxes: Planter boxes may be erected in the
A. business district on sidewalks at such points as the
City Manager may authorize; provided that such boxes
are placed to insure the safe passage of pedestrians
and handicapped persons on the sidewalk and that such
boxes shall comply with rules promulgated by the City
ao- Manager, and with the requirements of the City Code
and ,other City ordinances. Advertising on planter
boxes is not permitted.
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SECTION 2: All ordinances or parts of ordinances
in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 3: This ordinance shall be in full force,
and effect from and after its passage,
approval, and publication in the manner provided by law.
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Introduced: � , 1988.
Adopted: �cQi/9riJ �� , 1988.
ATTEST:,,-'
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Ap oved k o form:
A o po ation Counsel
Appr ed: 1/ 1988.
Mayor