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Division 26.4 amended 12/19/05 by Ordinance 5045

That Division 4 of Chapter 26 of the Municipal Code, Town of Normal, Illinois, 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby deleted in its entirety and a new Division 4 is hereby approved, all as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Sections 14.3 and 14.4 amended 12/6/05 by Ordinance 5043

That Section 14.3-3 (E) is amended by deleting the words "and after the execution of the bond required by this Division".

That Section 14.3-11 (B) is amended by adding the following at the end of that section:

There shall be no permit fee for electrical work valued at less than $150.00 that does not require an inspection. This fee waiver for work valued at less than $150 is only valid for one address or parcel per calendar year.

That Section 14.3-13 (C) (1) is amended by adding the following at the end of that section:

This exemption applies only to equipment and conductors owned by the serving agency which are exterior to any premises or dwelling unit.

That Section 14.4-2 is amended by deleting those items indicated by a strikethrough and inserting those items indicated by an underline.

SEC 14.4-2 ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 2002 2005 WITH AMENDMENTS.

  1. Incorporated by Reference. There is hereby adopted by the Town of Normal for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the utilization of materials, construction, installation and alteration of all electrical work placed in or utilized in connection with any building or structure within the Town of Normal, a certain electrical code known as the National Electrical Code of the National Fire Protection Association, particularly the 2002 2005 Edition thereof, with specific additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments (which said Code as so amended is in this Chapter referred to as the National Electrical Code), not less than one copy of which with the specific additions, deletions, insertions, modifications and amendments has been and now filed in the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Normal. The provisions of said Code are hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length and the provisions thereof as added, deleted, inserted, modified and amended by Paragraph 8 of this Section shall be controlling in regard to all buildings and structures within the corporate limits of the Town. (Amended by Ord. No. 4774, 2/18/02)
     
  2. Additions, Deletions, Insertions, Modifications and Amendments to the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.20022005
     
    1. Article 210-8(b) Other than Dwelling Units. All 125-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20- ampere receptacles installed in the locations specified below shall have ground-fault circuit-interrupter protection for personnel.
       
      1. Counter top receptacles within 6 feet of any sink or wet bar.
         
      2. Receptacles in all wet locations, and installed with the proper approved cover devices.
         
      2. Article 230-79(c)(d). The minimum size service conductors shall be 60 ampere for apartments and 100 ampere for dwellings. Any dwelling unit with more than 2,000 square feet of living area shall have a service of at least 150 amperes.
       
    2. 3 Article 230-91. Location of Overcurrent Protection. The service overcurrent device shall be connected by no more than 8 feet of raceway or service entrance cable from the meter device, in dwellings.
       
    3. 4 Article 240-54: Type “S” fuses and fuse holders for plug fuses are mandatory, unless circuit breaker type panels are installed.
       
    4. 5 The grounding electrode conductor shall be continuous from the service disconnect point, connecting to and jumpering around the water meter at the water service entrance. The size based on Table 250-66.
       
    5. 6 The use of #10 or smaller aluminum or copper-clad aluminum building wire shall be prohibited.

      7. The use of BX is prohibited in all installations.
       
    6. 8 Article 333/334 Uses Permitted. Type AC or MC cable are fabricated assemblies of insulated conductors in a flexible metallic enclosure, and shall have an enclosed ground conductor equal in size to the current carrying conductors, and shall be used in concealed applications only.
       
    7. 9 Ceiling mounted lighting outlet boxes more than 3 feet from any wall shall be listed as paddle fan rated and be secured according to the listing directions, dwelling garages and basements are excluded.

      10. Article 380-9: All general use snap switches shall be of the grounding type.

      11. All emergency and exit lights shall be on unswitched dedicated circuits per load requirements, other than single family dwelling units.

(Entire Division 4 Amended 5/3/93 by Ord. No. 4134)(Entire Division 4 Amended 6/3/96 by Ord. No. 4393)(Entire Division 4 Amended 12/21/98 by Ord. No. 4568, effective 2/1/99)(Entire Division 4 Amended 2/18/02 by Ord. No. 4774)(Amended 9/15/03 by Ord. No. 4890)

Section 15.6-22 amended 9/19/05 by Ordinance 5027

That Section 15.6-22 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same are hereby further amended to read as follows, with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicating addition to text:

Sec. 15.6-22 P-1 Overlay Corridor

  1. Intent. In addition to those general purposes set forth in Division 2 of this Code, it is the purpose and design of the P-1 Corridor to enhance the visual character and economic value of the Town’s major commercial corridors by prohibiting uses that have an industrial appearance. This P-1 Corridor shall be applied as an overlay district. This technique retains the list of uses allowed in the present zoning classification that the P-1 Corridor overlays with the exceptions listed below.
     
  2. P-1 Corridor. The P-1 Corridor is a zoning overlay district as depicted on the Town of Normal Zoning Map and pertains to all lots immediately adjacent to the identified roadways. In this corridor, the following uses are prohibited regardless of the underlying zoning classification: Adult Hotels/Motels, Adult Lingerie Modeling Studios, Adult Media Stores, Adult Modeling Shops, Adult Motion Picture Theater, Contractor’s Shop, Sex Shops, Sexually Oriented Entertainment Business, Truck Freight Terminal, Truck Stop, Truck Terminal, and Mini Warehouse. The P-1 Corridor designation does not otherwise affect the regulations of the underlying zoning classification.

Section 8.1-9 amended 8/1/05 by Ordinance 5024

That Chapter 8 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by adding a new Section 8.1-9 D. entitled Outdoor Cafes to read as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

Division 22.10 amended 7/18/05 by Ordinance 5021

That Section 22.10-1 through Section 22.10-18 of the Municipal Code of the Town of Normal be deleted and that the following language be substituted in it place:

DIVISION 10 - MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES

SEC. 22.10-1 DEFINITIONS.

Person means any natural person, partnership, corporation, association, organization, trust or other entity.

Relocator means any person or entity engaged in the business of removing trespassing vehicles from private or public property by means of towing or otherwise, and thereafter relocating and storing such vehicles.

SEC. 22.10-2 LICENSE REQUIRED

It is unlawful for any person to engage in the business of removing trespassing vehicles from private or public property by means of towing or otherwise, and thereafter relocating and storing such vehicles without a valid relocator's license issued by the City Clerk.

SEC. 22.10-3 LICENSE APPLICATION AND ISSUANCE

  1. Any person seeking a relocator's license shall provide the following to the City clerk:
     
    1. The name, address and telephone number of the entity.
       
    2. The names, addresses and telephone number of all officers and managers of the relocator.
       
    3. The addresses of the principal place of business and all storage lots.
       
    4. The names and dates of birth of all employees engaged in removing
      vehicles from public or private property.
       
    5. Proof of insurance which shall insure the relocator for its liability as follows:
       
      1. for injury to person, in an amount not less than $100,000 to any one person and $300,000 for any one accident;
         
      2. in case of damage to property other than a vehicle being removed, in an amount not less than $50,000 for any one accident; and
         
      3. in case of damage to any vehicle relocated or stored by the relocator, in an amount not less than $15,000 per vehicle.

      Any such policy shall be issued by an insurance firm qualified to do business in the State of Illinois. All certificates of insurance filed with the Town Clerk must show coverage effective continuously until cancelled, and the Town may require such evidence of continued validity as it deems necessary.
       
  2. A one hundred dollar ($100.00) license fee shall be required annually.
     
  3. The Town Clerk shall issue a relocator's license to any person who is not
    disqualified and who provides the information and pays the fee required by this
    Section.

SEC.22.10-4. RESTRICTION ON LICENSE HOLDERS

  1. No person, including any officer of any corporation, who has been convicted of a felony, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, theft, or other crime of moral turpitude shall be permitted to obtain a relocator's license. This restriction shall be waived by the City Council if the City Council finds that the applicant has been duly rehabilitated such that issuing a relocator's license does not pose a significant threat to the public.
     
  2. No license shall be issued to any person whose relocator's license has been revoked within the previous two years.
     
  3. No relocator shall employ any person who has been convicted of a felony, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, theft, or other crime of moral turpitude. The City Manager has authority to waive this restriction if the City Manager finds that the employee has been duly rehabilitated such that his employment as a relocator does not pose a significant threat to the public.

SEC. 22.10-5 CONTINUING OBLIGATION

  1. A relocator must, within 15 days, notify the office of the Town Clerk of any changes in the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the officers, managers, and employees of the relocator.
     
  2. A relocator must, within forty-eight (48) hours, notify the office of the Town Clerk of any change in locations and telephone numbers of the principal place of business, places where the company transacts business, and storage lots used.
     
  3. A relocator must, within 5 days, report the conviction by the relocator or his employee of felony, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, theft, or other crime of moral turpitude.

SEC. 22.10-6 AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED

  1. No motor vehicle may be towed by a relocator from any public street or way, public alley or other public property except pursuant to explicit authorization from a peace officer, law enforcement officer, owner of said vehicle or duly authorized driver of said vehicle. Any payment of any kind for authorization to tow given by a relocator to any peace officer or law enforcement official is prohibited.
     
  2. No motor vehicle may be towed by a relocator if it is parked in the space in which it is authorized to park.
     
  3. Before a relocator may remove an unauthorized vehicle from private property, the relocator must first obtain a written request from the owner, the owner's authorized agent or the lessee of the private property to remove the specific vehicle in question, unless the relocator has been given written authorization to remove all unauthorized vehicles from said private property. Any payment of any kind by a relocator to a property owner, lessee or property manager for permission to tow any vehicle is prohibited.
     
  4. When any owner, authorized agent or lessee of private property gives written authorization to a relocator to remove all unauthorized vehicles from a private parking area, signs shall be posted pursuant to SEC. 22.10-7 and the written authorization shall be filed with the Town Clerk prior to the relocator towing any vehicles. Any payment of any kind by a relocator to a property owner, lessee or property manager for permission to tow any vehicle is prohibited.
     
  5. When a property owner utilizes a sticker system to indicate who is allowed to park in an area, those stickers must be of a quality such that they readily adhere to window glass, and do not readily fall off. A hang-tag system is permitted in lieu of a sticker system.
     
  6. Except upon the termination of a tenancy, no property owner may terminate parking permission without first informing the permit holder in person or in writing of the termination.

SEC. 22.10-7 SIGNS

  1. Signs required. Before a relocator removes any trespassing or unauthorized vehicles from a private parking area containing more than three spaces, signs shall be posted no less than twenty-four (24) hours prior to the time when any tow is made.
     
  2. Required sign(s) should be prominently visible from all entrances to the parking area and in clear view free from interference from any natural or man-made objects and shall be visible at night. The portions of these signs informing that unauthorized vehicles will be towed shall be in letters not less than two (2) inches in height, and in a color vividly contrasting to the background color of the sign. In cases where said sign(s) are absent or are not clearly visible, for whatever reason, at the time the vehicle is parked without authorization, towing shall not be permitted. The signs shall contain the following information:
     
    1. A specific statement indicating who is allowed to park in the area. Said statements may use classes of persons as well as individuals, but the statement must provide persons with adequate information to reasonably apprise persons as to who is allowed to park in the area. The statement "Authorized parking only- Unauthorized vehicles towed" is not sufficient to apprise persons as to who is allowed to park on private property. "Customer parking only. All others towed" and "Permit Lot- Vehicles Displaying Valid Permits Only- All Others Towed" are examples of signs which apprise persons as to who may park in a given area.
       
    2. A warning that unauthorized vehicles will be towed.
       
    3. The exact fee, if any, charged by the relocator to recover the vehicle.

SEC. 22.10-8 Towing When No Signs are Required

  1. Marked parking location. When a vehicle is parked in an otherwise authorized parking spot on private property and no signs are posted, the relocator may not remove the vehicle until after either 1) the vehicle owner has been notified in writing or in person that the vehicle may be towed, or 2) 24 hours have elapsed since a sticker has been placed on the driver's side window or windshield indicating that the vehicle may be towed.
     
  2. Parking in unauthorized areas. When a vehicle is parked on private property in a clearly marked no parking area, on a non-hard-surface, across a sidewalk, blocking a driveway or dumpster or other location where parking is not ordinarily permitted, a relocator may remove the vehicle.
     
  3. On residential property containing 3 or fewer parking spaces, a relocator may remove a vehicle without signs being posted, notification to the vehicle owner, or stickers being placed on the vehicle.

SEC.22.10-9 SHOW-UP FEE

No vehicle may be towed by any person from private property if the owner or other person entitled to possession of the vehicle is present, or arrives at the scene prior to the vehicle’s removal from such private property, exhibits the ignition key of said vehicle, and offers to remove such vehicle voluntarily prior to the time such person attempting to tow actually removes such vehicle from the private property in question, provided that such other person so removes such vehicle immediately. However, the owner must pay a show-up fee not to exceed $25. If the owner refuses to pay the show-up fee, the relocator may proceed to tow the vehicle.

SEC. 22.10-10 NOTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES

Whenever an unauthorized vehicle is towed from private property, the relocator shall notify the Normal Police Department not later than 1 hour after the vehicle is removed. Such notification may be by telephone or fax and shall include the name of the relocator; a complete and accurate description of the vehicle, including license plate number; the location from which and to which the vehicle was towed; the time the vehicle was towed and the reason the vehicle was towed.

SEC. 22.10-11 RELEASE OF MOTOR VEHICLES FROM CUSTODY OF RELOCATORS

  1. Prior to release of towed motor vehicles, the relocator shall permit the owner of the vehicle towed, or his authorized agent to inspect the interior and exterior of said vehicle and its contents.
     
  2. The owner or authorized agent of the owner of the towed vehicle shall be identified by a valid driver’s license and an ignition key which operates the vehicle towed; or in the instance of rented vehicles, identification may be accomplished by presentation of a rental contract and the driver’s license of the renting party named in the rental contract.
     
  3. Should the relocator claim fees and charges for towing, it shall base fees and charges on rates as stated in this section.
     
  4. The relocator shall accept any of the following methods of payment for such fees and charges:
     
    1. United States currency,
       
    2. Regularly recognized traveler’s checks,
       
    3. Money Order,
       
    4. Cashiers' or Certified Check.
       
    5. Major credit and debit cards. To the extent that the Town of Normal is authorized to enact regulations on the use of credit and debit cards, a relocator holding a properly signed credit or debit card receipt shall become a holder in due course, and neither the holder of the credit or debit card nor the company which issued the credit or debit card may thereafter refuse to remit payment in the amount shown on the credit or debit card receipt minus the ordinary charge assessed by the credit or debit card company for processing the charge. No relocator may charge any extra fee for payment by credit or debit card.
       
  5. The relocator shall immediately release a towed motor vehicle to the owner upon tender of the lawfully authorized fee. Failure of the relocator to release a vehicle within 30 minutes of the fee being tendered shall result in a loss of the fee.
     
  6. The relocator shall provide a reason for the vehicle being removed.
     
  7. Hours for Release of Vehicles. A relocator must be open for release of vehicles from Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except for the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. A relocator must release vehicles upon demand at all other times upon payment of an additional late release fee of $20, except no late release fee may be charged for the release of vehicles within two hours of a vehicle being relocated.
     
  8. No relocator shall charge more than eighty-five dollars ($85.00) for any motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand (8,000) pounds or less towed pursuant to this ordinance, except in the case when a dolly is required to tow the vehicle, in which case a fee of $110 may be charged.
     
  9. No relocator shall charge more than twelve dollars ($12.00) per day for storage of motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of eight thousand (8,000) pounds or less towed under this ordinance. Storage fees may not be charged for vehicles stored less than twenty-four (24) hours or for the immediate preceding Sunday when the vehicle is reclaimed on a Monday.
     
  10. A clearly visible sign indicating the right to a post tow hearing shall be posted at the point of release of all towed vehicles.
     
  11. No relocator shall accept any fees or charges for the release of a motor vehicle unless such relocator has, prior to the acceptance of such fee or charge, provided the owner or operator with the following notice:

    POST TOW HEARING

    ANY VEHICLE OWNER OR OPERATOR WHOSE VEHICLE IS TOWED PURSUANT TO THE TOWN OF NORMAL MOTOR VEHICLE TOWING SERVICES ORDINANCE, MAY WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS OF THE TOWING APPLY FOR A POST TOW HEARING AT THE TOWN OF NORMAL LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
     
  12. Processing Fee. A relocator may charge a processing fee of no more than $10.00 for costs involved in obtaining the identity of the owner and providing notice to the owner of a vehicle which has not been reclaimed within five days.
     
  13. A relocator shall provide an owner with documents showing the time a fee was tendered and the time the vehicle was released to the owner.

SEC. 22.10-12 POST TOW HEARING

  1. Any vehicle owner or operator whose motor vehicle is towed pursuant to this ordinance may, within thirty (30) days of the towing, seek a post tow hearing by making application with the Town Clerk.
     
  2. Within five (5) business days of the application for the post tow hearing, the City Manager or his designee shall set a date and time for an administrative hearing at which time the vehicle owner or operator must present facts indicating by a preponderance of the evidence that:
     
    1. Any required signs were not posted or were not readable at the time the owner left the vehicle; or
       
    2. The vehicle was mistakenly towed, i.e. the owner or operator had the permission of the property owner to park; or
       
    3. Other circumstances indicating that the owner or operator was without fault in parking the vehicle in the location from which it was towed; or
       
    4. The vehicle was not abandoned or improperly parked accordingly to local or state law; or
       
    5. The relocator had no lawful authority to remove the vehicle; or
       
    6. An improper fee was charged;
       
    7. A vehicle was not released within 30 minutes of the tender of the fee.
       
  3. Notice of said hearing shall be given to the property owner and relocator as well as to the vehicle owner or operator.
     
  4. The relocator must provide, prior to, or at the post tow hearing the following records:
     
    1. Description of vehicle towed;
       
    2. Date and time vehicle towed;
       
    3. Location vehicle towed from;
       
    4. Reason vehicle towed;
       
  5. The owner or operator of the vehicle and the relocator may appear at the post-tow hearing via telephone.
     
  6. If the City Manager or his designee determines that the vehicle owner or operator has met the burden of proof, then he shall order the relocator to pay the amount of towing and storage fees to the vehicle owner. An order may state a partial refund if the City Manager finds that a relocator exceeded charges authorized in this Article of this Code.
     
  7. If the City Manager or his designee determine that the vehicle owner or operator has not met the burden of proof then he shall order the fee retained by the towing company.
     
  8. The City Manager or his designee in presiding over a post tow hearing matter shall determine all procedural matters, hear all motions, and rule on the admissibility of evidence. Witnesses may be sworn, but strict rules of evidence shall not apply. No formal pleading is required.
     
  9. All decisions made by the City Manager or his designee at a post tow hearing shall be final.
     
  10. The Relocator may be ordered to pay an award no greater than the towing and storage fee collected by the Relocator. The Relocator must pay any award within 7 days of the City Manager or his designee's ruling.

SEC. 22.10-13 LICENSE - REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION

  1. The City Manager shall be authorized to revoke or suspend for up to 30 days, a relocator license in conformity with the provision of this section.
     
  2. No relocator license shall be revoked or suspended until after an administrative hearing before the City Manager. The relocator shall be given no less than 5 days written notice of the hearing. Such notice shall contain the time and place of the hearing and a list of the alleged violations which will be considered at the hearing. The City Manager shall conduct the hearing, dispose of procedural requests, motions and similar matters, continue the hearings from time to time when necessary and rule on the admissibility of evidence. Witnesses shall be sworn, but the strict rules of evidence shall not apply. The licensee shall, at all times, be afforded due process, including, but not limited to the right to counsel, the right to confront, and cross-examine witnesses and the right to present evidence on his own behalf.
     
  3. No relocator license shall be revoked or suspended unless following the hearing, the City Manager finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the licensee:
     
    1. obtained the license by fraud, or
       
    2. has committed a substantial violation or repeated violations of this ordinance, or
       
    3. has failed to comply with the insurance requirements of this Article.
       
  4. A written copy of the City Manager's decision will be served on the relocator within 5 days of the hearing. Service of the notice of the hearing and decision may be by certified mail. A relocator may appeal the City Manager's decision by filing a written request for City Council review within 30 days of the City Manager's decision.
     
  5. Within thirty (30) days of receipt of a written request for review of the City Manager's decision, the City Council will conduct a review. If the City Council determines that the City Manager's decision was beyond the scope of his authority or contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence, the decision of the City Manager will be reversed. The relocator whose license has been ordered revoked or suspended shall be given not less than five (5) days written notice of the time, date and place of the City Council review. Any license suspension or revocation shall be stayed upon the filing of a request for City Council review until the City Council's determination.

SEC. 22.10-14 VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

  1. The relocator shall identify his vehicles, by painting on the vehicle or otherwise firmly affixing in a color or colors vividly contrasting to the color of the unit, his name, address and telephone number, using letters and figures not less than two (2) inches in height, or in the alternative, the vehicle has been painted or otherwise had firmly affixed to it a seal or trademark which clearly identifies the relocator.
     
  2. All vehicles utilized by a relocator in removing vehicles shall be in good operating condition with flashing lights as permitted by state statute.

SEC. 22.10-15 SEVERABILITY.

It is the intention of the Town Council of the Town of Normal, Illinois, that the several provisions of this Division 10 on commercial relocation of vehicles are separable. If any court of competent jurisdiction shall adjudge any provisions of this Division to be invalid, such judgment shall not affect any other provisions of this Division not specifically included in such judgment order.

SEC. 22.10-16 PENALTY.

Any person convicted of violating Division 10 of Chapter 22 of the Normal Municipal Code shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00).

Chapter 15.17 amended 7/18/05 by Ordinance 5018

That Section Division 17 of Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby amended to read as set forth on the attached Exhibit A, with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicting addition text.

Section 4.7(d) amended 6/20/05 by Ordinance 5014

That Section 4.7(D) of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows by adding there to subparagraph three as set forth below.

  1. No liquor shall be sold, served, or allowed to be consumed on property belonging to the Town of Normal except at the following locations and under the following conditions:
     
    1. At the Town of Normal Activity Center One Normal Plaza or at the Ironwood Golf Course Clubhouse and the patio immediately adjacent thereto when an event permit has been obtained by a Class F (Catering) license holder or when a Class G (Secondary Premises) license has been obtained, or
       
    2. At the Children’s Discovery Museum after the Museum is closed to the general public when an event permit has been obtained by a Class F (Catering) license holder or a Class G (Secondary Premises) license has been obtained, and provided such event is either a Town sponsored event or such event directly benefits a Town of Normal program or activity. The Liquor Commissioner shall have sole discretion in determining whether or not a proposed event meets the foregoing qualifications.
       
    3. At the Ironwood Golf Course on the course when the course is closed to the public and only when a Class G (Secondary Premises) license has been obtained.

Division 15.6 amended 6/20/05 by Ordinance 5013

That Sections 15.6-17 C. 36., 71., 115. and 117. of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same are hereby further amended to read as follows, with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicating addition to text:

  1. Contractor’s Shop except such use shall not be permitted in the P1
    Corridor.
  1. Mini-warehouse (with or without dwelling unit for superintendent) except
    such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
  1. Truck Freight Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1
    Corridor.
  1. Truck Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.

That Sections 15.6-19 C. 14., 66., 67. and 70. of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same are hereby further amended to read as follows with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicating addition to text:

  1. Contractor’s Shop except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
  1. Truck Freight Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
     
  2. Truck Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
  1. Warehouse, Mini (with or without dwelling unit for Superintendent) except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.

That Sections 15.6-20 C. 9., 64., 65. and 67. of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same are hereby further amended to read as follows, with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicating addition to text:

  1. Contractor’s Shop except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
  1. Truck Freight Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
     
  2. Truck Terminal except such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.
  1. Warehouse; Mini (with or without Dwelling Unit for Superintendent) except
    such use shall not be permitted in the P1 Corridor.

That Division 6 of Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code 1969, as  amended, be and the same is herby further amended by adding a new Section 15.6-22 P-1 Overlay Corridor to read as follows:

Sec. 15.6-22 P-1 Overlay Corridor

  1. Intent. In addition to those general purposes set forth in Division 2 of this Code, it is the purpose and design of the P-1 Corridor to enhance the visual character and economic value of the Town’s major commercial corridors by prohibiting uses that have an industrial appearance. This P-1 Corridor shall be applied as an overlay district. This technique retains the list of uses allowed in the present zoning classification that the P-1 Corridor overlays with the exceptions listed in B below. Sec. 15.6-17(C)36, 71, 115, and 117; Sec. 15.6-19(C)14, 66, 67, and 70; Sec. 15.6-20(C)9, 64, 65, and 67; and Sec. 15.6-22(B).
     
  2. P-1 Corridor. The P-1 Corridor is a zoning overlay district as depicted on the Town of Normal Zoning Map and pertains to all lots immediately adjacent to the identified roadways. In this corridor, the following uses are prohibited regardless of the underlying zoning classification: Contractor’s Shop, Truck Freight Terminal, Truck Terminal, and Mini Warehouse. The P-1 Corridor designation does not otherwise affect the regulations of the underlying zoning classification.

Division 15.16 amended 6/20/05 by Ordinance 5012

That Section Division 16 of Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby amended to read as set forth on the attached Exhibit A, with strikeouts indicating deletion in text and underscore indicting addition text.

Section 4.10 amended 6/20/05 by Ordinance 5011

That Section 4.10 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text:

  1. Class A licenses (All liquor- Off premises consumption) shall authorize the sale of alcoholic liquor in original package at retail on the premises specified, for consumption off said premises. Class A liquor establishments shall have a minimum of 1000 square feet of interior space. The annual fee for such license shall be $3,000.00. Hours (local time) shall be from seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. to one o’clock (1:00) A.M. the following day on Sundays through Thursdays and from seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. to one forty-five o’clock (1:45) A.M. the following day on Fridays through Saturdays. (Amended 4/19/04 by Ord. No. 4942)

Town Purchasing Manual amended 6/6/05 by Ordinance 5010

That the Purchasing Manual for the Town of Normal be and the same is hereby amended by revising the following definition in said manual with underscores indicating additions to text:

Responsible bidder for construction contracts for public works which require the payment of prevailing wages under the Town of Normal Prevailing Wage Ordinance, means a bidder who meets all of the job specifications as required in the bid documents and as determined by the Town of Normal and has in place an apprenticeship and training program with craft specific programs approved and registered with the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The foregoing shall not apply to contracts less than $100,000.00 in value nor to contracts determined by the City Manager to be an emergency purchase. The Purchasing Director shall require contractors to certify compliance with this provision by executing a certification substantially similar to Exhibit A attached hereto.

Section 17.2-2 amended 5/16/05 by Ordinance 5007

That Section 17.2-2 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as follows with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text:

SEC. 17.2-2 SETTLEMENT OF SECOND ORDINANCE VIOLATION CHARGES

  1. Unlawful Possession or Consumption of Alcohol - Mandatory Alcohol Education. An individual charged with a violation of either SEC. 17.1-3(B) Unlawful Possession of Alcohol by a Minor, or SEC. 17.1-3(C) Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor who has previously settled such charge pursuant to SEC. 17.2-1 of this Chapter, or has been convicted of, an ordinance violation in the Town of Normal, may settle the second violation by payment of $250.00 and attendance at an alcohol education course approved by the Corporation Counsel. Any subsequent violation after a settlement or conviction of a second violation may not be settled by payment at City Hall.
     
  2. Unlawful Sale of Alcohol. An individual charged with a violation of Unlawful Sale of Alcohol, who has previously settled such charge or been convicted of a Town of Normal Ordinance violation, may not settle the violation by payment at City Hall.
     
  3. Other Offenses. An individual charged with a violation of a Town ordinance other than a violation of SEC. 17.1-3(B), Unlawful Possession of Alcohol, SEC. 17.1-3(C) Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol, or SEC. 17.1-3(I), Unlawful Sale of Alcohol, who has previously settled such a charge pursuant to SEC. 17.2-1, or has received court supervision or been convicted of, any Town of Normal ordinance violation may settle the second violation by payment as set forth in SEC. 17.2-1 of this Chapter plus an additional one hundred dollars ($100.00). provided, however, that a person seeking to settle a charge brought pursuant to Section 17.1-3(B), Unlawful Possession of Alcohol, or Section 17.1-3(C), Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol who has previously settled such charge pursuant to SEC. 17.2-1, or has received court supervision, or has been convicted of a violation of Section 17.1-3(B), Unlawful Possession of Alcohol, or Section 17.1-3(C), Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol must also attend an alcohol education course approved by the Corporation Counsel, complete the Illinois State University “early intervention” program or obtain an alcohol assessment by a state licensed provider in addition to paying an additional one hundred dollars. Any subsequent violation after a conviction or settlement of a second violation may not be settled by payment at City Hall.

Section 15.6-17(C)(71) deletion extended 4/18/05 by Ordinance 5005

That there is hereby imposed a moratorium on the construction and development of miniwarehouses in the B1 General Business District from and after the passage and approval of this Ordinance until August 1, 2005, unless the Town Council takes others affirmative action prior to said date. Under the moratorium no permit shall be issued by the Building Commissioner for construction and development of miniwarehouse structures in the above-described zoning district.

Section 2.3-45 amended 3/21/05 by Ordinance 5000

That Section 2.3-45 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by including the Soy Capital Bank and Trust Company as a designated depository.

That Section 2.3-45 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended by changing the name from Union Planters Bank to Regions Bank as a designated depository.

Section 15.4-5(C)(2) amended 2/21/05 by Ordinance 4997

That Section 15.4-5(C)(2) of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois, 1969 as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended to read as follows with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text:

Section 15.4-5(C)(2). In Required Front Yards or Corner Side Yards. Bay windows projecting three (3) feet or less into the yard; unroofed terraces, decks or balconies not projecting over ten (10) feet into the yard; eaves and gutters; fuel, air and water pumps in conjunction with automobile service stations, provided they shall be set back at least thirteen (13) feet back from the front property line; canopy over fuel pumps in accordance with SEC. 15.14-7(A)(7) and SEC. 15.14-7(H)(7) of this code; advertising signs, devices, and nameplates in accordance with Division 13 of this Code; fences and walls not exceeding four (4) feet in height in the required front yard and six (6) feet in the required corner side yard, except that a maximum height of eight (8) feet is allowed in the M-1 and M-2 districts and further except the maximum height of a fence in the corner side yard of a non-manufacturing district shall not exceed four (4) feet where the yard adjoining the corner side yard is a front yard. The maximum fence height shall be measured from the established grade of the fence owner’s property. (Amended 1/20/04 by Ord. No. 4926)

Section 2.3-49 amended 2/21/05 by Ordinance 4996

That Section 2.3-49 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois, 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended to read as follows:

SEC. 2.3-49 TOWN TREASURER - WARRANTS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS. All warrants drawn on the Treasurer must be signed by the President and countersigned by the Clerk, stating the particular fund or appropriation to which the same is chargeable, and the person to whom payable; and no money shall be otherwise paid except as may be provided by statute. Money shall not be transferred by the Treasurer from one fund to another, after it has been collected or paid, except as may be ordered by the President and Board of Trustees or except in the manner and form prescribed by statutes. The Town Treasurer, or his designated agent, may electronically transfer Town funds either for investment purposes, or for the payment of Town debts, or for any other usual and customary purpose as authorized or ratified by the President and Board of Trustees, provided such electronic transfer of funds is approved by the Clerk, the Clerk's designee, or President of the Board of Trustees. Such transfer shall be reported monthly to the President and Board of Trustees for authorization or ratification. In the absence of the Clerk or Deputy Clerk, the City Manager or Assistant City Manager may also authorize the electronic transfer of funds.

Section 7.7-1 amended 2/7/05 by Ordinance 4995

That Section 7.7-1 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois, 1969 as amended, be and the same, is hereby further amended to read as follows with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text:

SEC. 7.7-1 RATES. Rates and charges for the availability of use of, and service provided by, the Town's water system are hereby established as follows, with the number of gallons being the amount of water metered or used, whichever is greater:

$3.00 $3.40 per 1,000 gallons

All billings for water service shall be issued on a bi-monthly basis and the minimum bi-monthly bill, regardless of amount of water used, shall be $2.80. The adequacy of the water service charge shall be reviewed not less often than annually by a certified public accountant for the Town in an annual audit report. The water service shall be revised periodically to reflect a change in local capital costs, operation, maintenance and replacement costs.

Divisions 12.3, 12.4, 12.5 and 7.20 amended 2/7/05 by Ordinance 4994

That Sections 12.3-2, 12.3-11, 12.4-2, 12.4-3, 12.4-4, 12.5-5, 12.5-6, 12.5-7, 7.20-9 AND 7.20-10 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text.

Section 6.4-16 amended 1/18/05 by Ordinance 4992

That Section 6.4-16 of the Municipal Code Town of Normal, Illinois 1969, as amended, be and the same is hereby further amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit A with strikeouts indicating deletions in text and underscores indicating additions to text.