The Community Development Department will review all building demolition permit applications in accordance with the ordinances of the city, together with the following standards:
(A) The granting of a permit shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(B) Adequate utilities, access ways, drainage, and other necessary facilities must be provided in order for a permit to be granted.
(C) The granting of the permit should promote the policies contained in the Oakbrook Terrace Comprehensive Land Use Plan, and the use of the subject property should be consistent with the designated land uses in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
(D) Any new structure or use to be constructed on the subject property must conform to the applicable requirements of Chapter 156 of this code, except as may be varied in accordance with the same chapter of this code.
(E) The demolition, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the real estate which is the subject of the application or the immediate neighborhood, and will not substantially diminish property values within the neighborhood. Any new structure or use to be constructed on the subject property should be compatible with other structures located within 500 feet, in terms of building bulk and scale, height, setbacks, and lot coverage.
(F) If a building demolition permit application is approved by the Community Development Department, any demolition which takes place must be done in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code in force at the time, and any additional requirements or conditions as placed on the applicant by the Community Development Department. The applicant will also be required to provide proof of disconnection of the utilities.
(Ord. 90-26, passed 11-13-90; Am. Ord. 01-55, passed 3-26-02; Am. Ord. 03-48, passed 1-27-04; Am. Ord. 06-19, passed 10-10-06; Am. Ord. 22-24, passed 8-23-22) Penalty, see § 153.99