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Oak Park, IL Code of Ordinances
THE CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK PARK, ILLINOIS
PREFACE TO OAK PARK CODE
PREAMBLE
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
ADOPTING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 3 ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR DEALERS
CHAPTER 4 AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 5 ANIMALS
CHAPTER 6 AUCTIONS
CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8 BUSINESS LICENSING
CHAPTER 9 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 10 RESERVED
CHAPTER 11 GAMBLING
CHAPTER 12 HOUSING
CHAPTER 13 HUMAN RIGHTS
CHAPTER 14 LIBRARY
CHAPTER 15 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 15A NEWSPAPERS AND NEWSPAPER STANDS
CHAPTER 16 NUISANCES
CHAPTER 17 OFFENSES
CHAPTER 18 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
CHAPTER 19 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 20 PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 21 SMOKE ABATEMENT AND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 22 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 23 SUBDIVISIONS
CHAPTER 23A TAXES
CHAPTER 24 TAXICABS
CHAPTER 25 TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS
CHAPTER 26 WATER
CHAPTER 27 WEAPONS
CHAPTER 28 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 29 ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
CHAPTER 30 SPECIAL EVENTS
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12-1-8: REGISTER REQUIRED:
The landlord, proprietor, keeper, manager or clerk of every "rooming house" as defined in section 12-1-12 of this article shall keep in the office, or other place therein, a register in which shall be entered the name and permanent residence of every person who becomes a lodger, boarder or guest therein. Such register shall also show the number or location of the room or bed occupied by such person, the date of his arrival, and the period for which he engaged board or lodging. The register shall be accessible, without charge, to any police officer or duly authorized agent of the Department of Health, Fire Department or Director of the Development Customer Services Department of the Village. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
12-1-9: REQUIRED EXITS:
Each and every rooming house in the Village housing persons on the third floor shall be provided with at least two (2) inside stairways leading from the ground to each floor providing habitable rooms, and further, that each and every rooming house where less than three (3) stories are occupied shall be provided with two (2) inside stairways in all cases when occupied by more than five (5) persons on the second floor (including members of the family) or in all cases where the total number of persons housed in the building exceeds eight (8) (including members of the family). (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
12-1-10: FOOD PREPARATION AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING PROHIBITED:
No person who shall keep, conduct, operate or maintain a rooming house shall permit the cooking or preparation of food or meals or the storage of food, or light housekeeping, by any person occupying said rooms. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
12-1-11: USE OF ACCESSORY BUILDINGS PROHIBITED:
No accessory building shall be used for rooming house purposes. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
12-1-12: INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLE:
For purposes of this article, a "rooming house" is defined as a building or part thereof, in which living and sleeping quarters (but not meals or cooking facilities) are provided by prearrangement for compensation on a weekly or longer basis for three (3) or more persons who are not members of the keeper's family. In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this article shall be held to be the minimum requirements with respect to rooming houses, adopted for the promotion of the public health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. Where this article imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises for rooming house purposes than are imposed or required by the provisions of any other ordinance or this code, the provisions of this article shall control. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
DIVISION B. HOTELS AND MOTELS
12-1-13: REQUIRED EXITS:
All premises used as a hotel or motel shall be furnished with the number of exits and fire escapes required by the building ordinances of Oak Park for the construction of a new hotel or motel. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
12-1-14: GENERAL REGULATIONS:
   A.   It shall be unlawful to knowingly permit any fugitive from justice to stay in a hotel or motel. Each hotel or motel proprietor shall keep a register of guests as required by state law; such registration or list shall be available for inspection by any members of the Police Department at any time.
   B.   At least two (2) towels per person shall be placed in each occupied room, each day.
   C.   Bedding shall be provided for each day a guest remains in a hotel or motel, and shall be changed daily. (Ord. 15-184, 11-2-2015, eff. 12-1-2015)
ARTICLE 2
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSE
SECTION:
12-2-1: License Required
12-2-2: License Application
12-2-3: Required Reports
12-2-4: License Issuance
12-2-5: License Fees
12-2-6: Inspection Of Buildings; Violations; Suspension And Revocation Of License
12-2-7: Records
12-2-8: Tenant Responsibility
12-2-9: Inspection Fees
12-2-10: Violation Correction By Village
12-2-11: Mandatory Provision In Lease Agreements Within The Village
12-2-12: Annual Landlord Management Seminar
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