(A) Code adopted. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2015 Edition, prepared and published by the International Code Council, together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes herein set forth, one copy of which has been available in the village for inspection for a period of more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this chapter and shall continue to be available for inspection in the office of the Village Clerk.
(B) Amendments. The following additions, insertions, deletions and changes are hereby made to the International Property Maintenance Code:
(1) Subsection 101.1 is amended by inserting in the blank: “The Village of La Grange Park.”
(2) Subsection 102.3 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, International Energy Conservation Code, International Fire Code or National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code (most stringent to apply), International Mechanical Code, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, National Electric Code, Illinois State Plumbing Code and NFPA 70."
(3) Subsection 103.2 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: The Building Official shall serve as the code official for the Village of La Grange Park."
(4) Subsection 103.5 is amended by inserting in the blank: "Fees shall be determined by the Village of La Grange Park."
(5) Subsection 106.4 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Any person who violates a provision of this code or falls 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 a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) for each offense; and each day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate offense and is subject to a separate fine."
(6) Subsection 108.1.3 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Any structure or premises which the code official finds to be unfit for human occupancy or use may be so labelled with a placard by the code official. For the purpose of this code, the following conditions shall render structures unfit for human occupancy:
1. A structure which is so decayed, dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or vermin infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
2. A structure which lacks Illumination, ventilation, heat, sanitation facilities, utilities, or other essential equipment required by this code or is in a location which constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
3. A structure which has been damaged by fire, wind or explosion to the extent that it does not provide adequate shelter from the elements or appears to be structurally unsafe.
4. A structure which, through misuse, improper maintenance, or abuse appears to have many flagrant violations of building code requirements.
(7) Subsection 111.2 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "The board of appeals shall consist of the village board of the Village of La Grange Park."
(8) Subsection 112.4 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "$100.00" and "$750.00."
(9) Subsection 201.3 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in the International Building Code, International Fire Code, International Mechanical Code, Illinois State Plumbing Code, International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Residences, Code of Ordinances Village of La Grange Park, International Fire Code, National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code, National Electric Code or NFPA 70, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in those codes."
(10) Subsection 302.1.1 is created to read as follows: "Personal Belongings. In addition to the provisions outlined in Subsection 302, all exterior property and premises shall be kept free of excessive personal property to include but not limited to tables, chairs, grills, flowers pots, statues, outdoor equipment, hoses, animal enclosures, cages, outdoor carpeting or any item deemed in excess or unsightly by the Village of La Grange Park. For the purpose of this Subsection, excessive shall mean far in excess of the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree as observed in and around the surrounding area."
(11) Subsection 302.3 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "All parking lot striping including accessible parking spaces and signage, shall be maintained and updated in accordance with all the requirements of the applicable Village of La Grange park ordinances and the Illinois Accessibility Code."
(12) Subsection 302.4 is amended by Inserting in the blank: "ten (10) inches in height."
(13) Subsection 302.8 is amended by adding the following to the end of the paragraph: "All motor vehicles must be parked on an improved all-weather dustless hard surface as defined by Chapter 153 (Zoning) of Municipal Code, village of La Grange Park, Illinois."
(14) Subsection 303.1 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Swimming pools, spas, hot tubs and similar equipment shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition, and in good repair."
(15) Subsection 304.14 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "May 1" and "October 1."
(16) Subsection 404.4.5 is amended by adding the sentence at the end of the paragraph: "and the Village of La Grange Park adopted fire code, life safety code and other applicable ordinances."
(17) Subsection 502.5 is amended to delete the subsection entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Public toilet facilities shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and working condition in accordance with the Illinois State Plumbing Code. Except for periodic maintenance or cleaning, public access and use shall be provided to the toilet facilities at all times during occupancy of the premises."
(18) Subsection 506.3 is amended to delete the first sentence and replace it with the following: "Grease interceptors and automatic grease removal devices shall be maintained in accordance with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health Plumbing Code, applicable Cook County Department of Public Health regulations and the manufacture's installation instructions."
(19) Subsection 507.1 is amended to add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: "Storm water runoff from downspouts or a similar discharge conveyance must be directed in such a manner as to prevent discharge or overflow onto an adjoining property or right of way. All storm water discharge must be a minimum of 5' from a property line for principal structures, 3' from the property line for detached accessory structures. No discharge shall be closer than 15' from a public right of way. All discharge locations are subject to the approval of the Director of Fire and Building.
(20) Subsection 507.2 is created to read as follows: "Discharge of sump pump. Sump pumps and similar devices must discharge to the rear or front yards a minimum of 5' from a lot line and must not discharge beyond the property lines of the lot on which the pump is Installed unless specifically approved by the Director of Fire and Building."
(21) Subsection 602.2 is amended to delete the text entirely and the following inserted in its place: "Dwellings shall have heating equipment and facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of not less than 65°F (18 degrees Celsius) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. Neither cooking appliances nor portable, unvented fuel-burning space heaters may be used as a means to provide required heating."
(22) Subsection 602.3 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "September 15 and May 30"; by deleting "68" and replacing "65"; and by deleting both Exemption 1 and 2.
(23) Subsection 602.4 is amended by inserting in the blanks: "September 15 and May 30."
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)