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5-1-4: INOPERABLE/UNLICENSED VEHICLES:
   A.   Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
   INOPERABLE VEHICLE: Any vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven (7) days, the engine, transmission, wheels or other parts have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels, transmission or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own power, and/or any vehicle which does not display current license plates or have proof of current registration if license and registration are required by law for the vehicle to travel on public roads in the state of Illinois. However, inoperable vehicle shall not include a motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations, nor to any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use, nor to a motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles.
   VEHICLE: A machine propelled by power other than human power designed to travel along the ground by use of wheels, treads, runners, or slides and transport persons or property or pull machinery and shall include, without limitation, automobiles, trucks, trailers, motorcycles, dirt bikes, tractors, buggies, wagons, boats, personal watercraft, lawn mowers, campers, snowmobiles, four-wheelers, golf carts and motorized scooters. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006; amd. 2012 Code)
   B.   Nuisance Declared: Inoperable and/or unlicensed vehicles, whether on public or private property and not enclosed in a building, are declared to be nuisances.
   C.   Abatement Of Nuisance: Any person is required to dispose of any inoperable vehicle under his control within seven (7) days after receiving written notice from the village stating that such person is to dispose of any inoperable vehicle under his control within seven (7) days, or such inoperable vehicle may be removed and disposed of in accordance with chapter 4, article II of the Illinois vehicle code. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006)
5-1-5: COMMON LAW NUISANCES:
In all cases in this chapter where no provision is made defining what are nuisances and how the same may be abated, removed or prevented, in addition to those declared herein, those offenses known to the common law and to the statutes of Illinois as nuisances may, in case the same exist within the jurisdiction of the village, be treated as such and proceeded against as provided in this chapter or any other provision of law applicable thereto. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006)
5-1-6: DISCLOSURE OF PRINCIPAL:
Every agent or other person having charge, control or management or who collects or receives the rents of any lands, premises, or other property in the village shall disclose the name of the person from whom such agent or other person is acting upon demand of any inspector or agent of the village. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006)
5-1-7: NONSUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURE:
   A.   Except where otherwise provided by the ordinances of the village, any officer of the village possessing police powers may serve or cause to be served a notice, in writing, upon the owner, agent, occupant or person in possession, charge or control of any lot, building or premises or item of personalty in or upon which any nuisance exists, requiring said person to abate the nuisance within a specified reasonable time, in such manner as the notice shall direct.
   B.   If the person so served and notified does not abate the nuisance within the specified reasonable time, the corporate authorities may proceed to abate the nuisance in any or all manner allowable by law, including, without limiting the generality thereof, the following:
      1.   Seeking to impose a monetary penalty as defined by section 5-1-10 of this chapter by instituting an ordinance enforcement action.
      2.   Seeking to enjoin the continuation of the nuisance by the filing of a lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006)
5-1-8: SUMMARY ABATEMENT PROCEDURE:
Whenever, in the opinion of an officer of the village possessing police powers, the maintenance or continuation of a nuisance creates an imminent threat of serious injury to persons or serious damage to personal or real property, or if the nuisance can be abated summarily without or with only minor damage to the items or premises which are creating the nuisance, and the continuation of the nuisance poses a substantial threat of injury to persons or property or a substantial interference with the quiet enjoyment of life normally present in the community, such officer shall proceed to abate such nuisance; provided further, that whenever the owner, occupant, agent or person in possession, charge or control of the real or personal property which has become a nuisance is unknown or cannot readily be found, the village officer with police power may proceed to abate such nuisance without notice. Where the abatement of the nuisance requires continuing acts by the corporate authorities beyond the initial summary abatement and any other additional emergency abatement, it may seek abatement of such nuisance on a permanent basis through judicial process as soon as reasonably possible. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006)
5-1-9: COSTS:
The cost of abating a public nuisance shall be borne by the owner of the property or person causing, permitting or maintaining the nuisance. Such cost shall be assessed against the real estate as other special taxes and shall include the attorney fees of the village. The costs enumerated in this section shall constitute a lien on the premises, and said lien shall be perfected by the village clerk filing a notice of said lien with the county recorder of deeds. Said lien shall specifically enumerate the costs, the street address of the property and, if known, the owner and legal description of the property. (Ord. 504, 6-19-2006; amd. 2012 Code)
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