Alsip § 12.127 Business & Licensing Section Compliance required This ordinance prohibits the operation of businesses dealing in junk, rags, secondhand goods, or automobile dismantling and parts sales within the village unless they comply with the provisions of this article. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.128 Business & Licensing Section Specifications for location of business generally This section prohibits the operation of businesses dealing in junk, rags, secondhand goods, or automobile dismantling on parcels larger than one acre and requires such businesses to be enclosed by an eight-foot wooden fence. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.138 Business & Licensing Section Consent of neighboring property owners prior to issuance This ordinance requires written consent from two-thirds of property owners within 500 feet before a license is issued for businesses handling junk, secondhand goods, or auto scrapping. The village clerk must investigate the consent petition before reporting to the trustees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.307 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines "boot or booting" as the act of attaching a device to a parked motor vehicle to prevent its movement. It also defines "motor vehicle" as any self-propelled vehicle. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.141 Traffic & Vehicles Section Unclaimed vehicles This section outlines the process for disposing of unclaimed or abandoned vehicles impounded by the Village of Alsip. Vehicles can be disposed of if not claimed within specific timeframes after judicial review resolution or if penalties and costs remain unpaid. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.42 Traffic & Vehicles Section Definitions This section defines what constitutes an 'abandoned vehicle' in Alsip, outlining criteria related to licensing, vehicle condition, and the removal or alteration of parts. It also specifies exemptions for vehicles stored indoors, operable historic vehicles, and those on wrecking business premises. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.43 Traffic & Vehicles Section Vehicle declared a nuisance This section declares all abandoned vehicles, whether on public or private property, a nuisance. It mandates that individuals who violate provisions related to abandoned vehicles or fail to comply with disposal notices are subject to fines and penalties outlined in section 1-8 of the Alsip Municipal Code. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.45 Traffic & Vehicles Section Depositing, storing, abandoned vehicles prohibited This ordinance prohibits the depositing, storing, parking, or abandonment of any abandoned vehicle or vehicle parts on public or private property within Alsip if they are visible to the public for more than seven days. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.46 Traffic & Vehicles Section Repair or demolition of vehicles This section prohibits vehicles in major disrepair, being stripped, or dismantled from remaining on residential properties for more than seven days. It also restricts commercial repairs in residential zones and requires that any vehicle being repaired be licensed to the property owner or a family member. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.47 Traffic & Vehicles Section Sale of vehicles This ordinance prohibits the sale of two or more vehicles on private residential property. It also prohibits the sale of abandoned vehicles or vehicle parts in open areas of residential or nonresidential districts unless the property is zoned and licensed for such use. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.48 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking of vehicles in residential district This section prohibits the parking or storage of vehicles on front, side, or rear yards in residential districts, requiring them to be parked on streets, driveways, or in garages to prevent nuisances. Exceptions are made for boats or RVs in rear or side yards if they do not create a nuisance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.49 Traffic & Vehicles Section Removal and impoundment of vehicles This ordinance allows the Alsip police department to remove and dispose of abandoned vehicles from public or private property after a seven-day warning period. The property owner is responsible for the removal costs, with exceptions for vehicles kept indoors, licensed historic vehicles over 25 years old, and vehicles at licensed wrecking or storage businesses. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 7.5.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Definitions This section provides definitions for key terms used within the chapter concerning abandoned and wrecked vehicles. It clarifies the meaning of 'abandoned vehicle,' 'inoperable motor vehicle,' 'person,' 'property,' 'street or highway,' and 'vehicle.' View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.5.2 Traffic & Vehicles Section Abandoned, Wrecked Vehicles Prohibited This section prohibits the abandonment of vehicles within Antioch and forbids leaving partially dismantled, nonoperating, wrecked, or junked vehicles on streets or highways. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.5.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Inoperable Vehicles This section declares inoperable vehicles as a public nuisance and requires their disposal upon written notice from the corporate authorities or the chief of police. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.5.4 Traffic & Vehicles Section Impoundment This section authorizes the chief of police or their designee to remove and impound vehicles that appear to be in violation of the chapter, lost, stolen, unclaimed, or inoperable. Impounded vehicles are held until lawfully claimed or disposed of according to state law. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.5.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Penalty This section establishes how penalties are determined for violations of the Abandoned, Wrecked Vehicles chapter. It directs users to a schedule of fines for specific offenses and references a general penalty for unlisted violations. Each day of violation is considered a separate offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.6.1 Business & Licensing Section Vehicle Code Adopted By Reference This section adopts specific provisions of the Illinois Vehicle Code as the primary regulations for the Antioch Police Department regarding the removal of motor vehicles from public streets. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 7.6.8 Business & Licensing Section Abandonment Vehicles not retrieved from a towing or storage facility within 35 days of an administrative hearing officer's written decision are considered abandoned. They will be disposed of according to Article II of Chapter 4 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.1401 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms related to motor vehicles for the purpose of Article X in Arlington Heights. It clarifies what constitutes a motor vehicle, repair shop, washing shop, public garage, and outdoor parking lot. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 14.2006 Business & Licensing Section Duty of Owner This section mandates that owners of vehicles used for bus transport services must submit their vehicles for inspection by the Police Chief prior to licensing, semi-annually thereafter, and upon complaint. Vehicles condemned by the Police Chief cannot be used until repaired or replaced to the Chief's satisfaction. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.224 Traffic & Vehicles Section Towing and Storage of Improperly Parked Vehicles and Abandoned Vehicles This section outlines the procedures for towing and storing illegally parked or abandoned vehicles in Arlington Heights. It details pre-tow and post-tow notification requirements, hearing processes, and specific rules for newer vehicles before sale. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.225 Traffic & Vehicles Section Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles This section outlines the process for disposing of abandoned vehicles in Arlington Heights, allowing the Police Chief to auction vehicles appraised at $100.00 or less under specific conditions, and generally authorizing sale after 30 days of unclaimed status and proper notification. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 18.407 Traffic & Vehicles Section Disposition of Vehicle This section outlines the conditions under which a seized and impounded vehicle in Arlington Heights will be released or disposed of. Release requires payment of a $500 penalty and all towing/storage fees, or posting a $500 bond. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 159.32 Business & Licensing Section Motor vehicle sales and service establishments This section establishes regulations for motor vehicle sales and service establishments in Bannockburn, focusing on vehicle and goods storage, waste management, facility maintenance, and safety precautions regarding flammable materials and smoking. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.19 Traffic & Vehicles Section Abandonment of vehicles on private property This section prohibits parking, storing, or leaving inoperative or abandoned vehicles on private property for more than seven days, unless the vehicle is fully enclosed. Violating vehicles are considered abandoned and subject to towing. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.27 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms used within Article IV of the Bannockburn municipal code, which pertains to the towing of abandoned, hazardous, and unlawful vehicles. It provides specific criteria for classifying vehicles into these categories. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.28 Business & Licensing Section Authorization for towing This section authorizes the towing of abandoned, hazardous, and unlawful vehicles by the Bannockburn Police Department. It outlines the conditions for towing, including notice and hearing requirements for abandoned vehicles and immediate towing for hazardous/unlawful vehicles, and specifies impoundment procedures. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.29 Business & Licensing Section Pre-tow notice for abandoned vehicles This section mandates that the Village provide written notice via certified mail to the vehicle owner at least seven days before towing an abandoned vehicle. Additionally, a notice of intent to tow must be placed on the vehicle itself. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 232.30 Business & Licensing Section Pre-tow hearings This section outlines the process for owners of abandoned vehicles in Bannockburn to request a pre-tow hearing. Owners have seven days to submit a written request to the Police Department after receiving notice, otherwise, towing can proceed and hearing rights are waived. If a pre-tow hearing is requested, it must be scheduled within 15 days, and the vehicle will not be towed pending a decision, unless it's classified as hazardous or unlawful. View in Bannockburn’s full code →