(A) In all Chapters and Sections where the "name of jurisdiction" and/or "chief appointing authority of this jurisdiction" is written insert "Village of Lindenhurst";
(B) The Village Administrator or his designee is designated as the Code Official;
(C) In all Chapters and Sections where "International Handicapped Accessibility Code" is written insert "currently adopted the State of Illinois Accessibility Code";
(D) In all Chapters and Sections where "ICC Electrical Code" is written insert "The National Electrical Code-2005 Edition as adopted".
(E) In all Chapters and Sections where "International Plumbing Code" is written insert "The State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted".
(F) Chapter 1 Administration.
(1) Amend Section 103.1 "General" to read as follows:
The executive official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.
(2) Amend Section 103.5 "Fees" to read as follows:
In addition to any other fees charged by the Village of Lindenhurst, there shall be an inspection fee in the amount set forth in the comprehensive fee schedule set forth in Section 12.02 of this code for any inspection conducted by the Code Official pursuant to this ordinance.
(3) Add the following new Section 108.2.2 "Boarded-up structures" to read as follows:
Boarding up a structure is considered a temporary measure until a decision can be made as to what remedy the owner wants to pursue as provided in this sections; but cannot exceed six (6) months unless an extension of an additional six months is granted in writing by the code official. Any structure boarded up in excess of six months (or in excess of twelve months, if the code official has given written approval for an extension), shall be considered abandoned, and a public nuisance, and the Village may pursue whatever action is afforded to it under this Code, other appropriate ordinances and State statutes, to cause the abatement of the said public nuisance.
(4) Amend Section 110.1 "General" to read as follows:
The Village may demolish, repair, or enclose, or cause the demolition, repair, or enclosure of dangerous and unsafe buildings or uncompleted and abandoned buildings within the territory of the Village and further recover its costs in connection therewith pursuant to the provisions of Section 11-31-1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-31-1, and other applicable Illinois statutes.
(5) Amend Section 111 "Means Of Appeal" to read as follows:
The appeals shall follow the existing procedure used by the Zoning Board of Appeals as defined in the Lindenhurst Zoning Ordinance.
(6) Amend Section 112.4 "Failure to Comply" to insert a penalty range in the amount set forth in the comprehensive fee schedule set forth in Section 12.02 of this code each and every day a failure of compliance exists will be deemed a new a separate penalty.
(G) Chapter 2 Definitions.
(1) Amend Section 202 "General Definitions" by adding the following definitions:
Noxious Weeds; shall mean any weeds such as jimson, burdock, ragweed, thistle, cocklebur, or other weeds of a like kind found growing in any tract or lot of land in the Village.
(2) Amend Section 202 "General Definitions" by amending the definition for "Rubbish" to read as follows:
Includes items such as cans, bottles, wood, metal, plastic, rags, boxes, paper, tires, auto parts; dismantled machinery or appliances or parts of such machinery or appliances or other household items, lumber, scrape iron, tin and other metals not neatly piled, building material or anything whatsoever that is or may become a hazard to public health and safety, or that
may harbor insects, rodents or vermin infestation.
(H) Chapter 3 General Requirements.
(1) Amend Section 302.4 "Weeds" to insert height measurement of eight (8) inches, (203 mm).
(2) Add the following new Section 302.4.1 "Trees, shrubs and plants" to read as follows:
The owner shall remove trees, shrubs and plants that are dead or which, in the opinion of the Code Official to be hazardous to persons or property.
(3) Amend Section 302.7 "Accessory structures" to read as follows:
All accessory structures including detached garages, carports, awnings, patio covers, sheds, signs and sign structures, storage buildings, benches and similar accessory structures shall be maintained structurally sound and free from deterioration. Accessory structures shall also free from chipped and peeling paint and metal structures shall be free from rust.
(4) Amend Section 302.8 "Motor Vehicles" to read as follows:
1. No unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked on any property for a period of more than seven (7) days, unless parked within an enclosed permanent building or garage.
2. In residential zones, no registered or unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked on any property in any state of inoperability, disassembly or disrepair, nor shall any such vehicle be in the process of being dismantled or repaired, for a period greater than seven (7) days, unless kept within an enclosed permanent building or garage.
3. No registered or unregistered motor vehicle shall be parked or stored in any residential yard, and all such motor vehicles shall only be parked or stored on an approved driveway or parking surface or within a permanent building or garage.
4. Painting of vehicles is prohibited in all residential zones.
5. Painting of vehicles is prohibited in ail non-residential zones unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.
(5) Amend Section 302.9 "Defacement of Property" to read as follows:
No person shall willfully or wantonly damage, mutilate, or deface any exterior surface of any structure or building on any private or public property by placing thereon any marking, carving, or graffiti, it shall be the responsibility of the owner to restore said surface to an approved state of maintenance and repair immediately upon defacement.
(6) Amend Section 304 "Exterior Structure" to add a new Subsection 304.10.1 "Exterior Fire Escapes" to read as follows:
All exterior fire escapes and stairways shall be kept free of mud, debris, snow, ice or other obstructions. Any fire or exterior stairway found to be in a state of deterioration or determined to be unsafe by the Code Official shall be repaired immediately.
(7) Amend Section 304.14 "Insect Screens" to insert the dates May 1 to October 31.
(8) Amend Section 304.14 "Insect Screens" to remove exception.
(9) Amend Section 304.3 "Premises identification" to read as follows:
In the case of residential buildings, each of the figures of the street number shall be not less than 3 inches nor more than 6 inches in height, being so marked as to be distinctive and easily read. Each of the figures of the street number shall be made of light-reflecting material. The numbers shall be placed on a conspicuous place on the side of the building that faces the street. The numbers shall be placed not less than 5 nor more than 8 feet above the first floor of the building and as close to the front door of the building as practicable. In the case of commercial buildings, each of the figures of every number shall be not less than 3 inches nor more than 10 inches in height and the street number shall be placed in the front door or within 3 feet of the front door of the building.
(10) Amend Subsection 308.3.1 "Garbage facilities" to read as follows:
The owner of a multifamily building; or the owner of a nonresidential building of more than two tenants; or the combination of residential and nonresidential building shall supply an approved leak proof outside garbage container with a close fitting cover of sufficient size to collect the garbage till the next pick-up date. If in the opinion of the Code Official the size of the garbage container is not sufficient to handle the normal garbage between pick up dates the Code Official can require the owner to provide a larger size garbage container or require additional pick up dates.
(11) Amend Section 309.1 "Infestation" to read as follows:
All premises shall be kept free from insects and rodent infestation and harborages. All premises in which insect or rodent infestations or harborages are found shall be promptly treated through federally and state approved procedures that will not be injurious to human health. After treatment, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent new infestation. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to abate all infestation or harborages by extermination.
(12) Delete Section 309.2 "Owner" in its entirety.
(14) Delete 309.3 "Single Occupant" in its entirety.
(15) Delete Section 309.4 "Multiple Occupant" in its entirety.
(16) Delete Section 309.5 "Occupant" in its entirety.
(I) Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical Requirements.
(1) Amend Section 602.3 "Heating supply" to insert the dates of October 1st to April 30th in line five.
(2) Amend Section 602.4 "Occupiable work space" to insert dates of October 1st to April 30th in line three.
(Ord. 11-11-1866, passed 11-28-2011; Am. Ord. 22-12-2246, passed 12-12-2022)