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All ORDINANCE
Extending The Moratorium On Condominium
Conversions For A Period Not To Exceed
30 Days Or Until An Evanston Condominium
Ordinance Takes Effect, Whichever Comes First
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City o.f Evanston has imposed a
moratorium on condominium conversions pursuant to the provisions of ordinance
69-0-78; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has extended said
moratorium on condominium conversions pursuant to the provisions of 92-0-78;
and
• WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has diligently and
extensively considered legislation regulating such conversions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the issues involved in such
regulation are complex and have a significant impact upon the general welfare
of all the residents of the City of Evanston; and
,WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed regulation will
benefit from an additional period of consideration;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the moratorium imposed upon all conversions of
existing buildings within the City of Evanston to condo-
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miniurn ownership pursuant to the provisions of ordinances 69-0-78 and 92-0-78
be and hereby is extended for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the
termination of the existing moratorium imposed by the aforesaid ordinance
92-0-78, or until an Evanston condominium ordinance takes effect, whichever
comes first.
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SECTION 2: That the developers who had sent notice of intent to con-
vert prior to the date of August 7, 1978 shall be allowed
to convert provided that said developers agree to meet all provisions still
feasible at their stage of development as may be set forth in said prospective
condominium ordinance when duly enacted. Each such agreement shall be presen-
ted to the City Council for their approval prior to conversion proceedings.
SECTION 3: That the developers seeking to convert a property to
condominium ownership, not covered under Section 2 of
this ordinance, can establish that the moratorium imposed hereby would result
in the imposition of an undue hardship or burden upon the converter due to
circumstances, difficulties, or other factors which makes unreasonable the
imposition of an additional period during which conversion may not take place
and which would be detrimental to or injurious to the value of the property or
property owner, the City Manager, with the concurrence of the City Council,
may issue a permit to proceed, with certain limitations set forth in writing
in said permit based upon the factors set forth herein and the impact which
such conversion may have upon the tenants of the structure sought to be
converted.
SECTION 4: In all other respects ordinance 69-0-78 shall be deemed
to be in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval, and publication in the
manner provided by law.
SECTION 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed.
Introduced o y 1979
Adopted , M1 ` ��! .,.�� 1979 C
Approved
ATTEST: i
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City Clerk'
Approved as to form:
Corration Counsel
, 1979
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