(a) If as the result of a ward redistricting, the boundaries of a restricted residential zone are no longer coterminous with the precinct in which it was established, the local alderman may introduce an ordinance to modify an existing restricted residential zone to coincide with the boundaries of the new precinct, without first filing a notice of intent or petition, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
(1) Any area added to and a portion of the existing restricted residential zone are now in the same precinct and comprise the entirety of such precinct following the most recent ward redistricting;
(2) The City Clerk determines that the 25% voter threshold established by the petition required in Section 4-17-020 is retained in the new precinct despite the alterations to the precinct boundaries This determination shall be made, pursuant to a rule duly promulgated by the Clerk;
(3) The ordinance referenced in subsection (a) of this Section is introduced into the City Council within one year of the effective date of the most recent ward redistricting ordinance.
(b) If the City Clerk determines pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) that the 25% threshold has not been maintained, then the previous restricted residential zone will expire upon the conclusion of its current term and shall not be renewed. With regard to the new precinct, a new successful notice of intent and petition will be required to establish that new precinct as a restricted residential zone.
(c) Any precinct amended pursuant to this section shall retain the original effective date of the existing restricted residential zone or the date of the most recent renewal ordinance for the zone, whichever is later, for the purpose of future restricted residential zone renewals.
(Added Coun. J. 4-19-23, p. 62663, § 1)