HB4574 101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY

LRB101 16425 AWJ 65804 b

101ST GENERAL ASSEMBLY
State of Illinois
2019 and 2020
HB4574

Introduced 2/5/2020, by Rep. Mary Edly-Allen - Joyce Mason

SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:

55 ILCS 5/5-12001.5 new

Amends the Counties Code. Provides that Lake County may regulate animal husbandry on any size parcel of land when such purposes constitute the principal activity on the land. Provides that such regulations include, but are not limited to: eliminating uses, buildings, or structures; requiring permits for land used for animal husbandry; regulating the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling, or extension of buildings or structures used or to be used for animal husbandry purposes; requiring buildings or structures for animal husbandry purposes to conform to building or setback lines; and establishing a minimum lot size for residences on land used for animal husbandry. Effective immediately.

A BILL FOR

AN ACT concerning local government.

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois, represented in the General Assembly:

Section 5. The Counties Code is amended by by adding Section 5-12001.5 as follows:

(55 ILCS 5/5-12001.5 new)

Sec. 5-12001.5. Animal Husbandry.

(a) As used in this subsection, "animal husbandry" excludes equine activity.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, Lake County may regulate animal husbandry on any size parcel of land when such purposes constitute the principal activity on the land. Such regulations include, but are not limited to: eliminating uses, buildings, or structures; requiring permits for land used for animal husbandry; regulating the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling, or extension of buildings or structures used or to be used for animal husbandry purposes; requiring buildings or structures for animal husbandry purposes to conform to building or setback lines; and establishing a minimum lot size for residences on land used for animal husbandry.

Section 99. Effective date. This Act takes effect upon becoming law.