Alsip § 6.600 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the article, including building, owner, person, and public nuisance, to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of regulations related to vacant buildings. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.601 Buildings & Construction Section Determination This section outlines the process by which the building commissioner can determine a building to be "vacant." Upon determination, the commissioner must notify the last taxpayer of record with factual findings, and may schedule an inspection to assess code compliance. The notice also informs the owner of their obligations and provides a registration form. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.602 Buildings & Construction Section Obligation to register vacant buildings This section mandates that owners of vacant buildings in Alsip must register each property with the building commissioner within 30 days of it becoming vacant or within 30 days of the ordinance's effective date. An annual fee of $200 is required for each registration, which is valid for one year. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.603 Buildings & Construction Section Registration requirements This section requires owners of vacant buildings to designate an authorized agent, who must be at least 21 years old and reside or have an office in Cook County, Illinois, to receive notices of code violations and legal process. Failure to register means the owner consents to receiving notices by posting at the building. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.604 Buildings & Construction Section Changes in registration information Owners of vacant buildings in Alsip must notify the building commissioner of any changes to their registration information within 20 days by filing an amended statement. A new registration is mandatory for any change in ownership. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.606 Buildings & Construction Section Owner responsibility to secure a vacant building This section requires owners of vacant buildings in Alsip to enclose and secure them within 30 days of vacancy and maintain that condition until the building is no longer vacant. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.607 Buildings & Construction Section Owner to maintain alarm and sprinkler systems This section requires property owners to maintain operational alarm and sprinkler systems, including necessary utilities, even when a building is vacant. This obligation is triggered when the building code otherwise mandates such systems. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.608 Buildings & Construction Section Liability insurance This ordinance requires owners of vacant buildings in Alsip to obtain and maintain specific levels of liability insurance based on the building's unit count or type. Owners must file evidence of this insurance with the building commissioner and provide notice of any coverage changes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.609 Buildings & Construction Section Vacant building plan This section requires owners of registered vacant buildings in Alsip to submit a vacant building plan. The plan must detail actions to secure openings, remedy nuisances, repair the building, and maintain compliance, with specified timelines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.610 Buildings & Construction Section Approval of plan This section outlines the process and standards for approving a vacant building plan in Alsip. The building commissioner reviews the plan based on factors such as the village's intent to minimize vacancy time, impact on adjoining properties, duration of vacancy, public nuisances, and the plan's likelihood of success, providing written findings to the owner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.611 Buildings & Construction Section Authority to modify plan This section grants the building commissioner the authority to modify an approved vacant building plan. Modifications can include altering performance dates, methods of action, or adding new requirements deemed necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.612 Buildings & Construction Section Failure to comply with plan This section establishes that failing to obtain an approved vacant building plan within 30 days of registration or not adhering to the approved plan is a violation. Owners face penalties and the village can pursue legal remedies, including actions to correct property maintenance issues. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.613 Buildings & Construction Section Owner responsibility to secure a vacant building; signage This section requires owners of vacant buildings in Alsip to secure them within 30 days of vacancy and maintain them in a secure state. It also mandates the provision of licensed and insured security guard services if the building commissioner determines the vacant building poses a hazard or risk to public safety. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.614 Buildings & Construction Section Promulgation of rules and regulations This section grants the building commissioner the authority to create rules and regulations for the administration of the vacant buildings article. These rules can specify approved materials and methods for securing vacant buildings. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.615 Buildings & Construction Section Enforcement and penalties This section outlines the enforcement and penalties for violations of the vacant buildings ordinance in Alsip. It details available remedies for the village, including fines, injunctive relief, receivership, demolition, and foreclosure, and specifies that each day of violation constitutes a separate offense. Enforcement can occur through administrative adjudication or the circuit court. View in Alsip’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 26.101 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 26.102 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Property Maintenance Code This section modifies the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code for Arlington Heights, specifying amendments related to jurisdiction name, unauthorized tampering, weed height, insect screen seasonality, and minimum heating temperatures for occupied buildings. It also clarifies that the Municipal Code prevails in case of conflict. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.44 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within the Demolition Tax article of the Bannockburn Village Code. It clarifies terms such as DEMOLITION BUILDING, DEMOLITION PERMIT, POST-PERMIT PERIOD, PRE-PERMIT PERIOD, and REPLACEMENT BUILDING, all of which are central to the article's provisions. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.45 Buildings & Construction Section Tax imposed; amount This section imposes a demolition tax on the demolition of dwellings within Bannockburn. The tax is a minimum of $10,000 per building, or a greater amount as specified in the Bannockburn Fee Schedule. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.46 Buildings & Construction Section Additional fees and charges This section clarifies that the demolition tax is separate from any demolition permit fees or other development charges. Payment of the demolition tax is a prerequisite for obtaining a demolition permit. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.47 Buildings & Construction Section Relief from liability for tax This section outlines circumstances under which relief from the demolition tax in Bannockburn is available, including rebates for owner-occupants and waivers for demolitions necessitated by force majeure. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.48 Buildings & Construction Section Appeals This section outlines the process for disputing the imposition or amount of the demolition tax or a determination made under the demolition tax article. It establishes a two-tiered appeal process, first to the Finance Commissioner and then to the Village Board of Trustees, with defined timelines for each step. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.49 Buildings & Construction Section Applicability This section exempts demolitions from the demolition tax if a complete permit application was filed with the Village by December 8, 2008. This date also marks the effective date of the demolition tax article. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.50 Buildings & Construction Section Filing with Department of Revenue View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.51 Buildings & Construction Section Administration and enforcement View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 210.52 Buildings & Construction Section Disposition of proceeds This section dictates how the revenue generated from the demolition tax, including any late charges and interest, will be distributed. Specifically, 50% will be allocated to the Village's road fund, and the remaining 50% will go to the general fund designated for tree planting and maintenance. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.7.1 Buildings & Construction Section Authorization This section authorizes the Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer to permit continued occupancy of an existing residence during the construction of a new residence on the same property under specific circumstances. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.7.2 Buildings & Construction Section Permit This section requires a new construction/demolition permit for owners who wish to reside in an existing home during the construction of a new home on the same property. It outlines occupancy limits, extension procedures, and escrow requirements for demolition costs. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.1 Buildings & Construction Section Declaration Of Policy This section declares the policy behind the vacant buildings chapter, aiming to protect public health, safety, and welfare. It establishes a program for identifying, registering, and regulating vacant buildings, and outlines owner and foreclosing mortgagee responsibilities. View in Bartlett’s full code →