The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, is amended to read as follows:
A. Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Property Maintenance Code of Mt. Morris, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
B. Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Village of Mt. Morris Building Department is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
C. Section 302.4 is amended to read as follows:
302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs; provided, however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
D. Section 304.14 is amended to read as follows:
304.14 Insect screens. During the period from May 1 to October 31, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be including or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screen of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition.
Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellent fans, are employed.
E. Section 602.3 is amended to read as follows:
602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Exceptions:
1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code.
2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30 degrees F (-1 degrees C), a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) shall be maintained.
F. Section 602.4 is amended to read as follows:
602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 1 to May 1 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65 degrees F (18 degrees C) during the period the spaces are occupied.
Exceptions:
1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions.
2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
(Ord. 01-02-17, 1-10-2017; amd. Ord. , 1-24-2023)