In addition to all other requirements set forth in this chapter, the following additional requirements shall be applicable to multiple-family dwellings:
A. No owner or other person shall occupy or allow another person to occupy or lease any dwelling unit unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy, has heat and electrical services, and complies with all applicable statutes, ordinances, codes and regulations.
B. Every multiple-family dwelling or dwelling unit shall have water heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained and capable of providing an adequate amount of water to be drawn at every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, shower and laundry facility at a temperature of not less than one hundred ten degrees Fahrenheit (110°F).
C. The owner of any multiple-family dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of any and all abandoned vehicles located on the premises of said multiple-family dwelling. Such removal shall be accomplished within seven (7) days. If any abandoned vehicle poses a hazard to human safety, it shall be removed immediately. Such removals shall be accomplished as otherwise provided by law.
D. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and annual testing of fire alarms, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, fire sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting systems. Systems shall be tested by an approved service company with a written report. The owner shall provide a copy of these test results to the village with the owner's annual license application. Any and all noted deficiencies shall be immediately corrected by the owner.
E. As a general rule, no owner shall permit the maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit to be exceeded. The maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be based on the following:
Number Of Bedrooms | Maximum Number Of Persons In Household |
Number Of Bedrooms | Maximum Number Of Persons In Household |
0 | 1 |
1 | 2 |
2 | 4 |
3 | 6 |
4 | 8 |
5 | 10 |
6 | 12 |
F. 1. Every owner shall provide illumination for multiple- family dwellings, as follows:
a. Entrances to dwellings containing four (4) or more dwelling units shall be illuminated during the period from sunset to sunrise with at least the equivalent of a one hundred (100) watt bulb. Such bulb shall be covered and protected by a clear polycarbonate cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material.
b. Open parking lots and access thereto providing more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be provided with a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the parking surface from dusk until dawn.
c. Parking and other nonenclosed areas under or within dwellings containing four (4) or more dwelling units at grade shall be provided with a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the parking or walking surface from dusk until dawn.
d. Sidewalks and walkways leading from parking lots to the dwelling or from dwelling to dwelling shall be provided with a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the walking surface from dusk until dawn.
2. Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, the dwelling official shall have final approval of all illumination and may alter the regulations contained herein, including the times in which the illumination is to be provided, so as to lessen the impact on surrounding properties.
G. 1. In the event that the owner of a multiple-family dwelling resides outside the corporate limits of the village, the owner shall appoint a managing agent that:
a. Has an office at the multiple-family dwelling with regular business hours;
b. Lives at the multiple-family dwelling and has regular business hours thereat; or
c. Has an office within the corporate limits of the village with regular business hours.
2. A managing agent shall be authorized to receive notices and process on behalf of the owner.
H. Every owner, or managing agent, if one is required or otherwise appointed, shall have in his possession and immediately available for inspection or use by the village:
1. Keys to all common area locks at the multiple-family dwelling.
2. Copies of all current leases and their respective applications.
3. Copies of all lease applications for the past year.
I. From and after the effective date hereof, no dwelling unit shall be rented without the owner having first obtained a written application containing or having attached thereto the following information:
1. Name and home telephone number(s) of each applicant.
2. Name and ages of all other persons who will be residing in the dwelling unit.
3. Name, address and telephone number of nearest relative or friends (at least 2) for emergency contact purposes.
4. The make, model, color, year and current license plate numbers of all cars, boats and trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc., owned or used by the persons who will reside in the dwelling unit.
5. A certification provided by the owner or agent as to the correctness of the information being provided. (Ord. 14-02, 4-14-2014)