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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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