Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-120 – Applicability
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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-120
- open space: means any space or area of land or water of an area of 50 acres or more, the preservation or the restriction of development or use of which would (i) maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources; (ii) protect natural streams or water supply; (iii) promote conservation of soils, wet lands, or shores; (iv) afford or enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities; (v) preserve flora and fauna, geological features, historic sites, or other areas of educational or scientific interest; (vi) enhance the value to the public of abutting or neighboring highways, parks, or other public lands; (vii) implement the plan of development adopted by the planning commission of any municipality or county; or (viii) promote orderly urban or suburban development. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5
- Open space plan: means the written plan adopted by the board to implement an open space program and includes properly adopted amendments or additions to the plan. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5
- Open space program: means the acquisition of the fee or of a lesser right or interest in tracts of open land in the township for open space purposes. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 60 ILCS 1/115-5
Only the following provisions of Sections of the Township Open Space Act as changed or added by Public Act 85-1140 shall apply to open space programs validly established prior to July 29, 1988 (the effective date of Public Act 85-1140): (i) Section 2.02 (Sections 115-10 and 115-15 of this Code) as such Section relates to amendments that add property to an existing open space plan; (ii) Section 4.02(a)(i) and (iv) (items (i) and (iv) of subsection (a) of Section 115-55 of this Code); (iii) Section 4.02(b) (subsection (c) of Section 115-55 of this Code); (iv) Section 4.02(c) (subsection (d) of Section 115-55 of this Code); and (v) Section 6 (Section 115-110 of this Code). Public Act 85-1140 shall apply to any condemnation action to exercise the right of eminent domain provided in Section 4.02 of the Township Open Space Act (Section 115-55 of this Code) filed on or after June 1, 1988 and not brought to final and unappealable judgment on or before July 29, 1988 (the effective date of Public Act 85-1140). However, the provisions of Public Act 85-1140 shall neither require additional public hearings or referenda in connection with any open space program validly established prior to July 29, 1988 (the effective date of Public Act 85-1140), except with respect to amendments pursuant to Section 2.02 of the Township Open Space Act (Sections 115-10 and 115-15 of this Code) that add property to an existing open space plan, nor render unenforceable or invalid any bonds properly issued in connection with such open space program.