CHAPTER 154: DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Section
   154.01   Definitions
   154.02   Dangerous buildings a nuisance
   154.03   Existence or occupancy unlawful
   154.04   Notice of declaration; abatement
   154.05   Building to be secured
   154.06   Rehabilitation or demolition; notice
   154.07   Demolition; permit required
   154.08   Notification of starting work
   154.09   Sewer and water line disconnection; inspection
   154.10   Demolished structures; leveling and filling
   154.11   Completion; inspection
   154.99   Penalty
Statutory reference:
   Authority to define nuisances, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, § 11-60-2
   Municipality may repair or demolish unsafe buildings, see ILCS Chapter 65, Act 5, §§ 11-31-1 and 11-31-2
§ 154.01 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   DANGEROUS BUILDINGS. Include:
      (1)   Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which is dangerous to the public health because of its condition, and which may cause or aid in the spread of disease or injury to the health of the occupants of it or neighboring structures;
      (2)   Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair, or any other cause, is especially liable to fire and constitutes or creates a fire hazard;
      (3)   Any building, shed, fence, or other human-made structure which by reason of faulty construction, or any other cause, is liable to cause injury or damage by collapsing or by a collapse or fall of any part of the structure; and
      (4)   Any building, shed, or other human- made structure which because of its condition, or because of lack of doors or windows, is available to and frequented by malefactors or disorderly persons who are not lawful occupants of the structure.
(1969 Code, § 6-48) (Ord. 1994-10, passed 4-11-1994)
§ 154.02 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS A NUISANCE.
   Any dangerous building in the city is hereby declared to be a nuisance.
(1969 Code, § 6-49) (Ord. 1994-10, passed 4-11-1994) Penalty, see § 154.99
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