The 2012 International Property Maintenance Code, first edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as a Building Code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as therein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section, except with additions, insertions, deletions and changes to such code as follows:
(A) Section 101.1 Title. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Title: These regulations shall be known as the 2012 International Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Frankfort, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(B) Section 103.5 Fee Schedule. Hereby amended to read as follows:
A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be in accordance with the schedule as set forth in applicable village ordinances.
(C) Section 106.4 Violation Penalties. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Any person who violates any provision of this code or who fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof, or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to the following penalties as prescribed by law.
1. Civil Remedies. The village can enforce this code as provided by law, including seeking injunctive relief for any violations.
2. Ordinance Violations. In addition but not in lieu of any other viable penalties, any person violating this code is subject to a fine of not less than $250 or more than $750 per day for each day any violation exists, with each calendar day a violation exists constituting a separate offense.
(D) Section 302.4 Weeds. Hereby to read as follows:
Delete weed height of 10 inches and replace with weed height of six (6) inches. The following is hereby added to Section 302.4:
All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six inches. All 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.
(E) Section 304.14 Insect Screens. Hereby amended by adding the following language:
Every door, window and other outside opening utilized or required for ventilation purposes serving any structure containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved, tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch, and every swinging door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
(F) Section 308.3.3 Residential Garbage Can Screening Requirements. Hereby amended to read as follows:
(1) All single-family residential properties in the village are required to screen their receptacles for waste and recyclable material in such a manner that the receptacle cannot be viewed from the public right-of-way;
(2) Receptacles for residential waste or recyclable material may be stored within an enclosed garage, behind the rear of the residential structure or located on the side of the building;
(a) Receptacles can also be located within the front of the home, if completely screened from view.
(b) Storage of waste and recyclable receptacles located on the side of the residential structure is limited to areas that when viewed from the right-of-way are appropriately screened. Examples of screening methods may include the installation of landscaping, fencing, or masonry wing walls.
(3) Fines and Penalties.
(a) In addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies or any provision of penalties provided or available in law or equity, any person, entity, business or corporation which violates Section 308.3.3 shall pay a fine of not less than $15 nor more than $50 for each month of such violation with each month constituting a separate violation.
(G) Section 602.3 Heat Supply. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Every owner and operator of a building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guest room on terms either express or implied to furnish heat to the occupants thereof, shall supply sufficient heat to maintain the room temperatures at the minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms, bath rooms and toilet rooms.
(H) Section 602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces. Hereby amended to read as follows:
Every enclosed occupied work space shall be supplied with sufficient heat to maintain a temperature of not less than 68 degrees Fahrenheit during all working hours.
(Ord. 1478, passed 10-17-94; Am. Ord. 1595, passed 11-4-96; Am. Ord. 1877, passed 1-7-02; Am. Ord. 2595, passed 6-15-09; Am. Ord. 3156, passed 5-21-18; Am. Ord. 3237, passed 12-16-19)