Countryside § 1.4.1 General Provisions Section General Penalty; Confinement This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the code or city ordinances where no specific penalty is otherwise provided. It includes a fine range, specifies that each day of violation is a separate offense, and allows for court-imposed "supervision" as an alternative or addition to other penalties. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 1.4.2 General Provisions Section Application Of Provisions This section establishes that the general penalty in the chapter applies to all sections of the code, defining violations as misdemeanors and allowing for separate offenses on a daily basis. It also outlines prosecutorial discretion when offenses are covered by multiple sections and specifies that the general penalty applies when no specific penalty is declared. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 1.4.3 General Provisions Section Liability Of Officers This section clarifies that municipal officers and employees are not liable for fines or penalties for failing to perform their duties unless the city council explicitly states this intention in the section creating the duty. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 1.4.4 General Provisions Section Abatement Of Code Violations This section allows the city to seek court orders to compel individuals to abate code violations they created or allowed. If the individual fails to abate, the city can perform the abatement and recover the costs from that individual. View in Countryside’s full code →
Countryside § 1.4.5 General Provisions Section Enforcement Of Fines This ordinance outlines the process for enforcing unpaid fines in Countryside. It mandates referral to the city attorney for legal action if fines remain unpaid for over 30 days after notification, and also requires verification of no outstanding municipal debts before issuing licenses, certificates, or permits. View in Countryside’s full code →
Elgin § 1.20.010 General Provisions Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within the chapter, specifically 'Officer' and 'Person', for the purpose of ordinance enforcement and inspections. View in Elgin’s full code →
Elgin § 1.20.020 General Provisions Section General penalty provision for ordinance violation This section establishes a general penalty for violations of Elgin's ordinances, setting a fine range of $50 to $750 and allowing for separate offenses for each day of violation. It also outlines options for prosecution, the non-waiver of the city's right to revoke licenses, and the possibility of community service as a penalty. View in Elgin’s full code →
Lake Zurich § 1.3.1 General Provisions Section Administration Of Code Violations This section outlines the officials authorized to administer and enforce code violations in Lake Zurich, specifying that violations can be processed through the Illinois Circuit Court, the Village's administrative hearing system, or as otherwise provided by law. It also establishes that the administrative hearing system, if utilized, will be governed by Chapter 8 of the Code. View in Lake Zurich’s full code →
Lake Zurich § 1.3.2 General Provisions Section General Penalty This section establishes a general penalty for code violations in Lake Zurich. It specifies that unspecified fines are found in the 'Fee Schedule' and clarifies that each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. The Village can also seek imprisonment for up to six months in certain circumstances. View in Lake Zurich’s full code →
Lake Zurich § 1.3.3 General Provisions Section Application Of Provisions This section establishes that the general penalty provisions and violation administration procedures apply universally across the entire Lake Zurich Code. It clarifies that continuing violations constitute separate offenses and outlines how penalties are applied, including the prosecution's election of charges and the non-application of license revocation as a bar to other penalties. View in Lake Zurich’s full code →
Lake Zurich § 1.3.4 General Provisions Section No Liability Of Officers This section exempts municipal officers and employees from liability for fines or penalties related to their duties, unless the board of trustees explicitly states their intent to impose such liability. View in Lake Zurich’s full code →
Lincolnwood § 18.1.1 General Provisions Section General penalty This section establishes a general penalty for violations of the Village Code or other ordinances where no specific penalty is provided. It outlines that the penalty amount will be determined by the Annual Fee Resolution and clarifies that the revocation of a license or permit does not preclude other penalties. Additionally, it specifies that each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense. View in Lincolnwood’s full code →
Lincolnwood § 18.1.2 General Provisions Section Offense having two penalties This section allows a prosecuting officer to choose which provision to apply when an offense is covered by multiple clauses or sections. However, it prevents multiple recoveries against the same person for the same offense. View in Lincolnwood’s full code →
Lincolnwood § 18.1.3 General Provisions Section Liability of employers and agents This section establishes that not only the individual performing a prohibited act or omitting a directed act is guilty of an offense, but also their employer and anyone else concerned with, aiding, or abetting the act. View in Lincolnwood’s full code →
Park City § 5.120.010 General Provisions Section Designated This section establishes a penalty for non-compliance with license or permit requirements for businesses and activities governed by the title. It mandates a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $500 per day for each offense. View in Park City’s full code →
Warrenville § 1.4.1 General Provisions Section General Penalty This section establishes a general penalty for violations of Warrenville's Code not otherwise specified, referencing the Annual Fee Ordinance for fines. It also defines separate offenses for each day of violation and allows for conditional discharge, court supervision, and restitution in addition to fines. View in Warrenville’s full code →
Warrenville § 1.4.2 General Provisions Section Application Of Provisions This section outlines the application of penalties for violations of the Warrenville Code. It clarifies that penalties apply to all sections unless otherwise specified, treats each day of non-compliance as a separate offense, allows prosecutors to elect the most applicable charge when offenses are covered by multiple clauses, and permits the city to seek injunctive relief in addition to other remedies. View in Warrenville’s full code →
Warrenville § 1.4.3 General Provisions Section Penalty For Repeat Offenses This section establishes a tiered system of increased fines for repeat offenses of Warrenville's code or ordinances. Repeat offenses are defined as violations of the same provision by the same person within a 12-month period, following a prior court finding or final administrative adjudication. View in Warrenville’s full code →