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Planning board backs zoning text updates for cargo containers and electronic signs, requests enforcement discussion

3425947 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

The City of Kankakee Planning Board recommended amendments to zoning code chapters covering definitions, general provisions and signage to allow cargo containers on city property by lease and to permit pole/electronic message signs for institutional uses in residential districts under conditional use review and conditions.

The City of Kankakee Planning Board recommended several text amendments to the zoning ordinance, including new definitions and rules for cargo containers on city property and tightened rules for electronic message signs and pole signs used by institutional uses (schools, libraries, churches and other public/nonprofit uses) in residential zones.

Planning staff presented a package that would:…

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