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 § 6.203 Buildings & Construction Section Roof openings This section establishes security requirements for various roof openings in commercial buildings in Alsip. It specifies materials and installation methods for skylights, hatchways, and air vents to prevent unauthorized access. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.204 Buildings & Construction Section Office building (multiple occupancy) This ordinance mandates specific security features for entrance doors to individual offices within multi-occupancy office buildings. It requires solid core doors with deadbolt locks having a minimum one-inch throw, operable by key from the outside and a key or thumb turn from the inside. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.220 Buildings & Construction Section Exterior doors This section mandates that exterior doors and those leading into multiple dwellings from garages or stairwells (excluding hotels and motels) must have self-closing devices. These doors should allow egress but require a key for entry into the building from the outside, garage, or stairwell. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.221 Buildings & Construction Section Garage doors This section mandates that any parking facilities located under or within the perimeter walls of a multiple dwelling must be fully enclosed and equipped with a locking device. View in Alsip’s full code →
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 § 6.614 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 26.202 Buildings & Construction Section Unoccupied or Abandoned Building Maintenance This section defines vacant commercial buildings as those unoccupied for 60+ days and outlines maintenance requirements for these properties and accessory structures, prohibiting specific conditions like broken windows, debris, and unsightly structures. View in Arlington Heights’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 4.2.15 Buildings & Construction Section International Property Maintenance Code Adopted; Exceptions; Additions This section adopts the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code for Barrington Hills, but limits its application to dangerous, unoccupied, and vacant buildings. It also allows for the adoption of additional rules and defines key terms. 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 →
Bartlett § 9.25.10 Buildings & Construction Section Mortgagee Affirmative Defenses And Exclusions This section outlines affirmative defenses and exclusions available to mortgagees against violations related to vacant buildings. These defenses include lawful or unlawful occupancy, valid registration, bankruptcy stays, timely cure of violations, no mortgage default, not being the senior lienholder, court-appointed receivers, and specific actions taken by the owner or mortgagor during foreclosure. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.11 Buildings & Construction Section Obligation To Submit Vacant Building Plan Of Action This section mandates that owners of vacant buildings, or foreclosing mortgagees if owners fail to comply, must submit a detailed plan of action for repairing and securing the property within 45 days of registration. The director can waive this requirement or propose a plan. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.12 Buildings & Construction Section Failure To File Plan Of Action; Failure To Comply With Plan This section outlines violations and penalties for vacant building owners who fail to submit and obtain approval for a vacant building plan of action within 45 days of registration, or fail to comply with an approved plan. It also specifies that an interior inspection is generally required before plan approval unless waived by the director. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.13 Buildings & Construction Section Approval Of Plan Of Action This section outlines the process for reviewing a proposed plan of action for a vacant building. The director must consider specific standards, including the chapter's purpose, the plan's effect on adjoining properties, the duration of vacancy, public nuisances, and the plan's likelihood of success, and then issue a written determination to the owner. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.14 Buildings & Construction Section Authority To Modify Plan Of Action This section grants the director the authority to request interior inspections and modify vacant building plans, including performance dates and methods, to ensure public health, safety, and welfare. Owners can appeal the director's decisions to the village administrator within 15 days. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.15 Buildings & Construction Section Enforcement And Penalties This section outlines the penalties for violating the vacant building ordinance in Bartlett, including daily fines and various enforcement remedies. It also establishes that all assessed fees and costs will become a lien on the property, which can be foreclosed upon. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.16 Buildings & Construction Section Administrative Proceedings Relating To Vacant Property Registration This section outlines the administrative process for handling violations of the vacant property registration ordinance in Bartlett. It incorporates by reference Bartlett's administrative hearing procedures and adopts the Illinois Administrative Review Law for judicial review of decisions. Unpaid fines and fees can be enforced as court judgments. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.25.17 Buildings & Construction Section Real Estate Transfer Stamps This section mandates that properties with vacant buildings must undergo an interior inspection and have all associated fees paid in full, and all code violations corrected, before being eligible for village real estate transfer stamps. Failure to comply will result in the denial of transfer stamps. View in Bartlett’s full code →