Zoning Board Hearing 12/8/26 - Shipping Containers

Public Notice

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

CITY OF LEROY, ILLINOIS

ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of LeRoy, Illinois, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, at 7:15 PM, at LeRoy City Hall to discuss a proposed text amendment to the City of LeRoy Zoning Ordinance regarding the use of shipping containers.

The proposed amendment would: Amend the definition of accessory use to exclude shipping containers as accessory uses in residential zoning districts. 

It would allow shipping containers as accessory structures in commercial and industrial zoning districts, subject to the following requirements:  Shipping containers shall not be stacked, shipping containers must be free of rust, shipping containers must be maintained with an all-weather surface treatment, shipping containers may be used for the storage of personal property only and shall not be used for human occupancy, and shipping containers must be painted in colors that blend with the surrounding property and structures.

Shipping containers may be used temporarily in any zoning district in support of a construction project for which a building permit has been issued.

The purpose of this meeting is to review and discuss the proposed text amendment and consider its potential impact on the City's zoning regulations. All people desiring to be heard may appear at said hearing and be given the opportunity to present testimony.  Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend the meeting and who require accommodation in order to observe or participate, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or facilities, are asked to contact Anita Corso, City Clerk, at 309-962-3031.

Larry Bruning, Chairman

City of LeRoy, Illinois

Zoning Board of Appeals