Alsip § 12.161 Business & Licensing Section Penalty This section establishes that any person who knowingly aids or abets a violation of the article, or an owner/lessee/manager who permits their property to be used for violations, is guilty of a Class B ordinance violation. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.65 Business & Licensing Section Fire department—Utilization This section outlines the procedures and conditions under which the Village of Alsip Fire Department may contract with private entities for board-up services when property owners do not have their own contractor. It establishes requirements for licensed contractors, an eligibility list, pricing, service limitations, and presence at incident scenes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.700 Business & Licensing Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used within the Alsip Landlord Licensing article, establishing the meaning of words and phrases to ensure consistent interpretation and enforcement of the ordinance. It also outlines grammatical conventions for the ordinance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.703 Business & Licensing Section License issuance or denial This section outlines that rental properties are subject to inspection for compliance with the housing code and this article. Licenses can be denied for non-compliance, but a conditional license may be applied for. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.704 Business & Licensing Section Revocation or denial of license This section outlines the process for revoking or denying a landlord operating license due to violations of the article or housing code. It details the issuance of final notices, reinspection, revocation orders, and the right to request a hearing before the mayor. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.705 Business & Licensing Section Violations; notice of administrative adjudication proceedings This section outlines violations related to landlord licensing in Alsip, including failure to obtain a license, maintain property, or tamper with notices. It also details the notification process for alleged violations and provides a defense for managing agents who promptly inform owners and the police. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 14.28 Buildings & Construction Section Sanitary, electrical and safety appliances; repair; willful or malicious damage to appliances; persons failing to comply This section requires mobile home park management to maintain sanitary, electrical, and safety appliances and to prosecute or eject individuals who damage these appliances or fail to comply with chapter regulations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.183 Buildings & Construction Section Purpose This article establishes minimum standards for the design, construction, quality of materials, use, occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures within Alsip. The goal is to protect property and public welfare. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.186 Buildings & Construction Section Maintenance This section mandates that all required devices and safeguards in a building, when installed, altered, or repaired, must be kept in good working order. The building owner or their agent is responsible for ensuring this maintenance. 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 § 6.327 Buildings & Construction Section Definitions This section of the Alsip Housing Code provides definitions for various terms used throughout the code, including building components, officials, and pest control methods. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.329 Buildings & Construction Section Dwellings to be in compliance with Code prior to occupancy This section prohibits the occupancy or rental of any dwelling unit that is not clean, sanitary, fit for human occupancy, and compliant with all applicable legal requirements of the Village. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.332 Buildings & Construction Section Annual inspection This section mandates annual inspections by a designated authority for various public assembly buildings and multi-unit residential buildings. It outlines the owner's responsibility to permit these inspections and specifies sampling requirements for interior dwelling unit checks based on the number of units. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.334 Buildings & Construction Section Occupant to give owners access to premises This section mandates that occupants of dwelling units must provide access to the owner or their agent at reasonable times for necessary inspections, maintenance, repairs, or alterations required by the Housing Code. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.335 Buildings & Construction Section Responsibilities of owners This section outlines the responsibilities of property owners in Alsip regarding the maintenance of their buildings and premises, ensuring they are safe, sanitary, and free from hazards. It mandates specific maintenance standards for various property types, including multiple dwelling units and condominiums. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.336 Buildings & Construction Section Responsibilities of occupants This section outlines the responsibilities of dwelling unit occupants in Alsip. It mandates maintaining safe and sanitary conditions, preventing fire hazards, and proper use of plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical fixtures. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.337 Buildings & Construction Section Garbage; responsibilities of owners and tenants This section outlines the responsibilities of property owners and tenants regarding refuse and garbage facilities. Property owners are required to supply and maintain these facilities, including providing refuse containers with tight-fitting lids. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.340 Buildings & Construction Section Space requirements This section establishes minimum floor space requirements for different types of residential units in Alsip. It differentiates between multiple-family dwellings, hotel/motel units, and single-family residences, with varying square footage mandates. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.341 Buildings & Construction Section Heat and heating facilities This ordinance mandates that all dwelling units in Alsip must have properly functioning heating facilities capable of maintaining specific temperatures. It outlines temperature requirements, measurement methods, and enforcement procedures for inadequate heating, including owner responsibility for repairs. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.342 Buildings & Construction Section Hot and cold running water required This section mandates that all kitchens and bathrooms required by the Alsip Housing Code must be equipped with hot and cold running water. The hot water must be supplied at a temperature between 120 and 140 degrees Fahrenheit and be available continuously. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.343 Buildings & Construction Section Insect screens This ordinance requires dwelling units to be equipped with adequate screens on windows, doors, and other openings to external air to prevent the entry of flies and mosquitos during periods deemed necessary by the designated authority. Swinging screen doors must also have a functioning self-closing device. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.345 Buildings & Construction Section Storage facilities This section of the Alsip Housing Code mandates that any provided storage facilities must be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition, be secure, and be equipped with illumination. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.346 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior maintenance This section mandates that all exterior structural components of buildings in Alsip, including foundations, walls, roofs, doors, windows, balconies, and decorative trim, must be kept structurally sound, free from deterioration, weather-tight, and in good repair to ensure public safety and welfare. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.347 Buildings & Construction Section Interior maintenance This section outlines interior maintenance standards for buildings in Alsip, covering structural soundness, plumbing, flooring, supplied facilities, service disconnections, temporary wiring, and fireplaces. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.348 Buildings & Construction Section Insect and rodent infestation; responsibilities of owners and occupants This ordinance section outlines the responsibilities of occupants and owners in Alsip for pest extermination in dwellings. It distinguishes between single-unit and multi-unit dwellings, and specifies owner responsibility when infestation is due to structural failures or affects multiple units. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.350 Buildings & Construction Section Fire safety requirements This section mandates that owners and operators provide and maintain fire safety facilities and equipment in compliance with village ordinances and codes. It specifies requirements for the maintenance and condition of fire protection systems, fire suppression systems, standpipe systems, and portable fire extinguishers. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.404 Buildings & Construction Section Compliance with housing maintenance code This section mandates that all hotels and motels operating or occupied within Alsip must comply with the established housing maintenance code. It also specifies that these regulations apply to hotels and motels licensed under the Village Code. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.411 Buildings & Construction Section Lavatory and bath facilities This ordinance mandates that every hotel, motel, or rented dwelling unit must be equipped with at least one functional bathroom. This bathroom must include a toilet, hand sink, and bathtub or shower, all properly connected to water and sewer systems. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.413 Buildings & Construction Section Sanitary maintenance This section mandates that hotel and motel owners/operators are responsible for the sanitary maintenance of interior surfaces (walls, floors, ceilings) and all other areas, including the exterior of all owned, rented, or leased property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.416 Buildings & Construction Section Permanent residency prohibited This ordinance prohibits using hotel or motel units as permanent residences, with exceptions for owners/managers living on-premises. Units with cooking facilities may be rented permanently if they meet housing and building codes for multiple-family residences and occupancy requirements. View in Alsip’s full code →