House Sponsors: WINKEL. Senate Sponsors: WEAVER,S Short description: CNTY CD-SPECIAL USES Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Counties Code. Deletes the current text of the Section concerning special use authorizations. Provides that the county board may, by ordinance, provide for the classification of special uses. Provides that the board of appeals must hold a public hearing on the proposed special use. Requires the notice of the hearing to contain information about the location of the property for which a special use is proposed, the owners of the property, and a brief statement of the proposed special use. Requires that notice be given to (i) municipalities whose boundaries are located within 1-1/2 miles of the property proposed as a special use and (ii) owners of property adjacent to or immediately across the street from the property proposed as a special use. Provides that the person requesting the special use must pay the cost of the notice. Provides that the board of appeals shall recommend to the county board whether the special use should be denied, granted, or granted subject to conditions. Provides that the county board may delegate the authority to grant or deny special uses to the board of appeals. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 91-0334 Last action date: 99-07-29 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status