A. Board Of Appeals: Wherever, in the building code, existing building code, residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, mechanical code, fuel gas code, electrical code, fire code, property maintenance code, wildland-urban interface code, energy conservation code, plumbing code, and swimming pool and spa code, reference is made to the "board of appeals", such reference refers to a five (5) member board of appeals appointed by the president, with the approval of the village board of trustees, as provided in section 10-1B-1 of this chapter. All appeals from orders of all building code inspectors shall be to the board of appeals previously referred to and shall be taken in accordance with the procedures set forth in article B of this chapter.
B. Building Official, Building Inspector And Housing Officer: The terms "building official", "building inspector", and "housing officer", when used in this title, are names that may be used interchangeably in this title, and all refer to the office of building inspector appointed by the president, with the advice and consent of the board of trustees.
C. Code Official: The words "code official", when used in connection with article B of this chapter and chapters 2, 6 and 8 of this title, shall refer to the "building official", "building inspector", or "housing officer", as those terms are defined in subsection B of this section. When the words "code official" are used in connection with chapter 3 of this title, they shall refer to the electrical inspector. When the words "code official" are used in connection with chapter 4 of this title, they shall refer to the mechanical inspector. When the words "code official" are used in chapter 5 of this title, they shall refer to the plumbing inspector.
D. Contractor: The term "contractor", as used in this title, means any person, firm or corporation engaged in the construction, remodeling, razing, or moving of any building or structure, or any portion thereof, or in the excavation, grading or filling of any land. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of this title and the provisions of the building code, existing building code, residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, mechanical code, fuel gas code, electrical code, fire code, property maintenance code, wildland-urban interface code, energy conservation code, plumbing code, and swimming pool and spa code, the provisions of this title shall apply. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
ARTICLE A. VIOLATIONS; HEARING PROCEDURES
SECTION:
10-1A-1: State Regulations Adopted
10-1A-2: Enforcement Of Violations
10-1A-3: Definitions
10-1A-4: Code Hearing Department
10-1A-5: Hearing Procedures Not Exclusive
10-1A-6: Instituting Hearing Proceedings
10-1A-7: Subpoenas; Defaults
10-1A-8: Continuances; Representation At Hearing
10-1A-9: Evidence
10-1A-10: Right Of Occupants
10-1A-11: Defenses To Violations
10-1A-12: Findings, Decision And Order
10-1A-13: Administrative Review; Judgment On Findings, Decision And Order
10-1A-14: Sanctions Applicable To Owner And Property
The village ordinance enforcement department created by chapter 21 of title 2 of the Illinois Municipal Code shall operate the code enforcement department pursuant to the provisions of division 31.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
As used in this article, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:
BUILDING INSPECTOR: | A full time municipal employee whose duties include the inspection or examination of structures or property in the village to determine if zoning or other code violations exist. |
CODE: | Any municipal ordinance, law, housing or building code or zoning ordinance that establishes construction, plumbing, heating, electrical, fire prevention, sanitation or other health and safety standards that are applicable to structures in the village or any municipal ordinance that requires, after notice, the cutting of weeds, the removal of garbage and debris, the removal of inoperable motor vehicles, or the abatement of nuisances from private property. |
HEARING OFFICER: | A village employee or an officer or agent of the village, other than a building inspector or law enforcement officer, whose duty it is to: A. Preside at an administrative hearing called to determine whether or not a code violation exists. B. Hear testimony and accept evidence from the building inspector, the building owner and all interested parties relevant to the existence of a code violation. C. Preserve and authenticate the transcript and record of the hearing and all exhibits and evidence introduced at the hearing. D. Issue and sign a written finding, decision and order stating whether a code violation exists. |
PROPERTY OWNER: | The legal or beneficial owner of a structure. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023) |
The corporate authorities of the village have adopted division 31.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code establishing a code hearing department within the village ordinance enforcement department. The function of the hearing department is to expedite the prosecution and correction of code violations in the manner set forth in division 31.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code. (Ord. 1570, 9-17-2012; amd. Ord. 1776, 11-6-2023)
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