As used in this chapter, words or terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context or usage clearly indicates that another meaning is intended:
(1) Building Code. Any Village 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 Village ordinance that requires, after notice, the cutting of weeds, the removal of garbage and debris, the removal of inoperable vehicles or the abatement of nuisances from private property.
(2) Building Inspector. A full-time State, county or Village employee, whose duties include the inspection or examination of structures or property in a municipality to determine if zoning or other Code violations exist.
(3) Code. Unless the context requires otherwise, any Village code or ordinance, including any Building Code violation, as defined in this section, except for any offense under the Illinois Vehicle Code, or a similar offense that is a traffic regulation governing the movement of vehicles, and except for a reportable offense under Section 6-204 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5/6-204), and also excepting any Village code or ordinance adjudicated under Chapter 426 of this Village Code pursuant to 625 ILCS 5/11-208.3(a).
(4) 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, law enforcement officer, Code enforcement officer or other individual specifically authorized to issue a Code violation notice, the structure/property 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; and
(d) Issue and sign a written finding, decision and order stating whether a Code violation exists.
(5) Property Owner. The legal or beneficial owner of a structure.
(Ord. 2011-30. Passed 7-11-11.)