Alsip § 6.184 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section defines various terms relevant to building security and accessibility, including specific measurements for 'accessible' openings, standards for burglar-resistant glazing material, and descriptions of different types of locks and latches. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.185 Buildings & Construction Section Scope This section defines the scope of the article, applying its provisions to all new construction, commercial and multiple-dwelling additions/alterations/repairs, and existing buildings undergoing significant upgrades exceeding 50% of their replacement value within a 12-month period. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.188 Buildings & Construction Section Tests This section authorizes the enforcing authority to require tests to verify compliance with building article provisions when evidence is insufficient or non-conformity is suspected. These tests are to be conducted by an approved agency at the owner's expense, with the enforcing authority determining test procedures if none are specified. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.20 Buildings & Construction Section Plat of survey required prior to issuance of occupancy permit This ordinance requires the general contractor to submit a certified as-built or spotted plat of survey for all new construction and additions before an occupancy permit can be issued. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.202 Buildings & Construction Section Accessible windows This section mandates that accessible windows in commercial buildings be made of burglar-resistant glazing and secured with a strong locking mechanism if operable. It also prohibits certain types of louvered windows and specifies security measures for outside hinges. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.249 Buildings & Construction Section Balconies This ordinance requires that all new balconies in multiple-family dwellings be constructed of noncombustible materials, extend at least four feet horizontally from the apartment opening, and be designed to provide refuge from heat and smoke. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.32 Buildings & Construction Section Required This section requires a permit for constructing buildings (excluding fences) exceeding $300 in cost, altering buildings to change bearing walls, beams, supports, or roofs, and for moving any building within Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.326 Buildings & Construction Section Scope This section establishes the scope of the Alsip Housing Code, aiming to protect public health, safety, and welfare in existing structures and premises. It outlines the establishment of minimum maintenance standards, life safety requirements, provisions for rehabilitation, owner/occupant responsibilities, and administration/enforcement. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.361 Buildings & Construction Section Numbers to be clearly visible and permanently affixed This ordinance requires owners and occupants of buildings in Alsip to display their house numbers clearly visible from the street, in figures at least two and a half inches high and half an inch wide. Addresses must be permanently affixed through signs or paint. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.362 Buildings & Construction Section Time for compliance This section establishes compliance timelines for building numbering, requiring existing structures to comply within six months of the article's effective date and new construction to comply immediately. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.364 Buildings & Construction Section Assignment of numbers This section mandates that the building commissioner assigns a proper number to each lot, building, or structure. The owner in possession can request this assigned number from the commissioner at any time. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.9 Buildings & Construction Section Carbon monoxide detectors required, where This section mandates the installation of carbon monoxide detectors in various residential and commercial buildings in Alsip. Requirements vary based on occupancy type and the presence of gas or oil-fired heating systems or appliances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.95 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fee for moving, raising, shoring This section establishes a building permit fee for the activities of moving, raising, and shoring structures. The fee consists of a base amount plus additional charges per inspection, with the number of inspections determined by the building commissioner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.10.10.1 Business & Licensing Section Building Design This section establishes design standards for buildings within the Downtown Antioch Form Based Code, emphasizing pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, human scale proportions, facade articulation, and compatibility with surrounding structures. It prohibits standardized, corporate architecture and encourages adaptive reuse of existing buildings. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.11.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Nonconforming Buildings This section outlines the conditions under which nonconforming buildings in Antioch can be altered, enlarged, reconstructed after destruction, or relocated. Generally, modifications are permitted only if they do not increase the existing nonconformity, and full compliance with current zoning is required for reconstruction after intentional destruction or relocation. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.13.8.2 Zoning & Land Use Section Multi-Family (Apartments) This section outlines material, configuration, height, pedestrian access, and landscaping requirements for multi-family apartment buildings in Antioch. It mandates specific facade materials, building orientation and breaks, a maximum height, sidewalk provisions, and detailed landscaping standards for unit entrances, walkways, and street frontage. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.1 Business & Licensing Section Establishment Of Grant Program This section establishes a 50/50 grant program within Antioch for development and redevelopment projects in designated areas. The program operates subject to the terms and limitations outlined in the chapter. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.2 Business & Licensing Section Purpose This chapter establishes a facade improvement grant program to incentivize business property owners in qualifying areas to upgrade and redesign building facades, aiming to enhance visual appeal and economic vitality. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.4 Business & Licensing Section Creation Of Facade Improvement Program Antioch has established a facade improvement program to offer cost-sharing grants for property owners undertaking qualifying improvements to building facades and storefronts. The program aims to enhance business areas through rehabilitation and development. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 4.11.6 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section defines key terms for the Facade Improvement Grants chapter, including 'Facade', 'Qualifying Business Property', and 'Storefront'. These definitions are crucial for understanding eligibility and scope of the grant program. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.9 Buildings & Construction Section Increase In Dwelling Units This ordinance requires that when a structure with more than two residential units is expanded to include more dwelling units, the existing portion must meet new construction building codes, with provisions for variances based on hardship or other good cause shown, subject to the chief building inspector's final determination. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.5.2 Buildings & Construction Section Numbering Required This ordinance requires all houses in Antioch to be numbered. It specifies a numbering system based on frontage and direction, mandates minimum number size and placement, and outlines procedures for changing numbers. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.5.3 Buildings & Construction Section Annexed Territory This section mandates that any territory annexed by Antioch must comply with the existing building numbering system. It requires the creation and maintenance of maps detailing street layouts and house numbering for all streets needing numbering. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.5.4 Buildings & Construction Section Deface, Damage Numbers This section prohibits the removal or defacing of house numbers and mandates that property owners display only the officially assigned number. It also requires owners to ensure their houses are numbered in compliance with the chapter. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.5.5 Buildings & Construction Section Penalty This section establishes penalties for violations of this chapter. Fines are determined by referencing a schedule of fines in subsection 1-3-1A for specifically identified offenses, or by the general penalty in section 1-3-1 for unlisted offenses. Each day a violation persists is considered a separate offense. View in Antioch’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 12.608 Business & Licensing Section Identity of Junk Received This ordinance prohibits junk dealers from altering the identity of any purchased or collected item within two days of its acquisition. This ensures that the original nature of the junk can be verified for a short period. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 23.702 Buildings & Construction Section Modification by Amendment and Deletion of Various Sections of the International Existing Building Code This section modifies the International Existing Building Code (IEBC) for Arlington Heights by adopting state-level codes for energy conservation, accessibility, and plumbing, while deleting certain administrative and specific plumbing sections from the IEBC. It also clarifies specific compliance methods for alterations and additions. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Arlington Heights § Section 26.201 Buildings & Construction Section Vacant Land Maintenance This section mandates landscaping for vacant or recently demolished properties and prohibits unauthorized grade changes. It also requires proper utility termination and adherence to other village code chapters for landscaping maintenance. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Bannockburn § 109.30 Buildings & Construction Section Adoption of ICC Building Code/2018 This section adopts the ICC Building Code/2018 for Bannockburn and establishes specific local interpretations and modifications. It clarifies how references to the jurisdiction and officials are to be understood and adds provisions regarding existing structures and the supremacy of the building code when more restrictive than other regulations. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Barrington § 10.12.8 Buildings & Construction Section Changes in the names of streets and the numbering of buildings and lots This ordinance requires that any changes to building and lot numbering must be formally notified to the election authority and the U.S. Postal Service via certified or registered mail at least 30 days in advance of becoming effective. View in Barrington’s full code →