Submitted By
Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Public Hearing to Determine Whether Ordinance 22-65, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”), Article 20 (“Service Stations”), of the Oak Park Village Code to Add a New Section 8-20-7 (“Hours of Operation),” Shall Be Amended
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Overview
Overview
This is a public hearing to determine whether Ordinance 22-65, “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing’), Article 20 (“Service Stations”), of the Oak Park Village Code to Add a New Section 8-20-7 (“Hours of Operation”),” shall be amended.
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Recommendation
To be determined.
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Report
Ordinance 22-65 was adopted by the Village Board on September 19, 2022. The ordinance requires service stations in the Village that sell gasoline close “no later than twelve o’clock (12:00) A.M.” and open no “earlier than five o’clock (5:00) A.M.,” on a daily basis. A copy of the ordinance is attached. Prior to the adoption of Ordinance 22-65 on September 19, 2022, the Board discussed public safety at 24-hour gas stations pursuant to Board meeting agenda items on August 1, 2022, and September 6, 2022.
This is a public hearing to determine whether Ordinance 22-65 should be amended. Notice of the public hearing has been provided to businesses that are open on a 24-hour basis in the Village per the attached correspondence.
Alternatives
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