A. The International Property Maintenance Code 2018 Edition, as promulgated and published by the International Code Council, Inc. (International Property Maintenance Code) is hereby adopted by reference by the Village of Beach Park as modified pursuant to this chapter. At least one copy of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code has been on file in the Office of the Village Clerk for a period of at least 30 days prior to the adoption of these provisions and remains on file in the Office of the Village Clerk and is hereby adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein.
B. International Property Maintenance Code on File: Complete printed copies of the International Property Maintenance Code, herein adopted, are available for public use and inspection at the Office of the Village Clerk.
C. Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code: The International Property Maintenance Code, adopted by reference pursuant to this chapter, is amended as set forth in this section. Subsequent section numbers used in this section shall refer to the like numbered sections of the International Property Maintenance Code.
The following sections of the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby amended, revised, and changed as follows:
SECTION 101 - GENERAL
101.1 Delete Section 101.1 and replace as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Beach Park hereinafter referred to as this code.
SECTION 102 - APPLICABILITY
102.3 Delete Section 102.3 and replace as follows:
102.3 Application of Other Codes. Repairs, additions, or alterations to a structure, or change of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of all applicable and adopted codes and ordinances of the Village of Beach Park. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of Title 17 Zoning, of the Beach Park Municipal Code.
SECTION 103 - DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION
103.1 Delete Section 103.1 and replace as follows:
103.1 General. The Community Development Department is responsible for the enforcement of the Village of Beach Park Property Maintenance Code.
103.5 Delete Section 103.5 and replace as follows:
103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in Chapter 3.10 of the Municipal Code.
SECTION 106 - VIOLATIONS
106.1 Amend Section 106.1 to read as follows:
106.1 Unlawful Acts: It shall be unlawful for a person, firm or corporation to be in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.
106.2 Amend Section 106.2 to read as follows:
106.2 Notice Of Violation: The code official shall serve a notice of violation or order in accordance with subsection G of this section.
106.3 Amend Section 106.3 to read as follows:
106.3 Prosecution Of Violation: Any person failing to comply with a notice of violation or order served in accordance with subsection G of this section shall be deemed guilty of a petty offense, and the violation shall be deemed a strict liability offense. If the notice of violation is not complied with, the code official shall institute the appropriate proceeding at law or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require the removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in violation of the provisions of this chapter or of the order or direction made pursuant thereto. Any action taken by the authority having jurisdiction over such premises shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate.
106.4 Amend Section 106.4 to read as follows:
106.4 Violation Penalties: Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of this chapter, shall be guilty of a petty offense, and shall be subject to a fine not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) or more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), plus the Village's cost of prosecution, including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney fees, engineering and other consultants' fees. Each day that a violation exists shall be deemed a separate and distinct offense. Any unpaid fines and costs imposed hereunder shall be a lien upon the property.
106.5 Amend Section 106.5 to read as follows:
106.5 Abatement Of Violation: The imposition of the penalties herein prescribed shall not preclude the legal officer of the jurisdiction from instituting appropriate action to restrain, correct or abate a violation, or to prevent illegal occupancy of a building, structure or premises, or to stop an illegal act, conduct, business or utilization of the building, structure or premises.
SECTION 110 - DEMOLITION
110.1 Section 110.1 change the last sentence to the following:
110.1 General. Boarding the building up for future repair shall not extend beyond one year six months unless approved by the building official.
SECTION 111 - MEANS OF APPEAL
111.1 Delete Section 111.1-111.8 and replace as follows:
111.1 Appeal Procedures. See Section 15.01.210 of the Beach Park Municipal Code.
SECTION 112 - STOP WORK ORDERS
112 Delete Section 112.1-112.4 and replace as follows:
112.1 Stop Work Orders. See Section 15.01.120 of the Beach Park Municipal Code.
SECTION 302 - EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
302.2 Delete Section 302.2 and replace as follows:
302.2 Grading and Drainage. All premises shall be graded and maintained to prevent the erosion of soil and to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon, or within any structure located thereon and to prevent the unnecessary runoff and discharge of stormwater to neighboring properties, including from gutter/downspouts.
Exception: Approved retention areas and reservoirs,
302.4 Amend Section 302.4 as follows:
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds, grass or plant growth in excess of eight inches in height. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Cultivated natural landscape areas are subject to the following:
a. Area must be set back at least twenty feet from front or street side property lines.
b. Area must be set back at least ten feet from side or rear property lines, unless a solid fence at least five feet in height is provided.
c. Area must be fully cut at least once between April 15 and July 15 to a height no greater than ten inches.
d. Area may not exceed fifty percent of the lot width.
e. Turf grass in the natural landscape area must be eliminated. Natural landscape plants native to the Beach Park area must be transplanted or planted by seed by human or mechanical means. Soil erosion by the owner/occupant is required.
f. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation either personally or by certified mail, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with subsection 15.01.190 of this chapter, subsection 8.12.200(B) of this code and 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-20-7. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the Village or contractor hired by the Village shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
SECTION 304 - EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
304.14 Insect Screens. Insert May 1 in the first date location and September 30 in the second date location.
SECTION 308 - RUBBISH AND GARBAGE
308.2.2 Refrigerators. Add the following sentence as follows:
This is also pursuant to 430 ILCS 150/1 and shall be disposed of pursuant to 415 ILCS 5/22.28
SECTION 501 - GENERAL
501.1 Delete Section 501.1 and replace as follows:
Section 501.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the minimum plumbing systems, facilities and plumbing fixtures to be provided. If there should be a conflict between any listed requirements and those as required by the Illinois State Plumbing Code, as adopted by the Village then the most restrictive requirement would apply.
SECTION 502 - REQUIRED FACILITIES
502.5 Delete Section 502.5 and replace as follows:
Section 502.5 Public Toilet Facilities. Public toilet facilities shall be maintained in a safe sanitary and working condition in accordance with the State of Illinois Plumbing Code, as adopted by the Village. Except for periodic maintenance or cleaning, public access and use shall be always provided to the toilet facilities during the occupancy of the premises.
SECTION 505 - WATER SYSTEM
505.1 Delete Section 505.1 and replace as follows:
Section 505.1 General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs, and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the State of Illinois Plumbing Code, as adopted by the Village.
SECTION 507 - STORM DRAINAGE
507.2 Add new section 507.2 to read as follows:
Section 507.2 Sump Discharge. The discharge from a sump pump shall not be directed onto public sidewalks, streets, or adjacent properties. The discharge shall be a minimum of 10 feet from side property line, rear property line, and public sidewalks. Discharge into a ditch may be permitted, but the pipe may not extend into the public right-of-way.
507.3 Add new section 507.3 to read as follows:
Section 507.3 Obstruction of Drainageways. In accordance with the Lake County Watershed Development Ordinance, it shall be unlawful to block or impede the flow of water in any type of manmade or natural water course including but not limited to ravines, ditches, creeks and swales. At no time shall any debris, leaves, weeds, cut grass, vegetation, plants and like materials be disposed of in or on any ravine, bluff, watercourse, or public property.
SECTION 602 - HEATING FACILITIES
602.3 Heat Supply. Insert October 1 in the first date location and May 15 in the second date location.
602.4 Occupiable Workspaces. Insert October 1 in the first date location and May 15 in the second date location.
SECTION 604 - ELECTRICAL FACILITIES
604.3.1.1 Amend Section 604.3.1.1 as follows:
604.3.1.1 Electrical Equipment. Add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph. All work shall also be in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), as adopted by the Village.
604.3.2.1 Amend Section 604.3.2.1 as follows:
604.3.2.1 Electrical Equipment. Add the following sentence at the end of the section before the exception: All work shall also be in compliance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) as adopted by the Village.
SECTION 704 - FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES
704.6 Delete 704.6 and replace as follows:
Single or Multiple Station Smoke Alarms. Single or multiple station smoke alarms shall be installed in in accordance with the International Fire Code and also any laws of the State of Illinois.
704.6.3.1 Insert new section 704.6.3.1, within Power Source, as follows:
Removable Batteries Prohibited. In accordance with the Illinois Smoke Alarm Law, smoke detectors with removable batteries are prohibited beginning January 1, 2023. Smoke alarms with removable batteries must be replaced with new alarms that feature a 10-year sealed battery.
(Ord. 2023-O-8)