(A) Adoption by reference. There is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set out herein that certain code known as the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council. together with the additions, insertions, deletions and changed hereinafter set forth, three copies of which have been on file for a period of more than 30 days prior to the adoption of this chapter and now are on file in the office of the Village Clerk.
(B) Amendments. The following sections of the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby amended.
(1) Section 101.1 Insert “Village of Peotone, Will County, Illinois”.
(2) Section 112.4 Insert “$250.00” and “$750.00”.
(3) Section 302.10 is added to read as follows:
Section 302.10 Landscaping.
(A) Duty to prune. Trees, bushes or other shrubbery on private property adjacent to a street right-of-way shall be pruned in such a manner that it will not obstruct or shade the streetlights, obstruct the passage of pedestrians on sidewalks or vehicles in the street, obstruct the ability to see traffic signs, obstruct the view of any intersection or create a public safety hazard.
(B) Turf maintenance. Areas where grass turf has been established shall be maintained without bare areas of soil or ruts caused by pedestrian or vehicle use.
(4) Section 302.11 is added to read as follows:
Section 302.11 Trees on commercial properties. Trees on commercial properties are the responsibility of the property owner and shall be maintained in a healthy condition. Trees on commercial properties are subject to all zoning regulations and any applicable development agreements with the Village of Peotone.
(5)
Section 302.4 Insert “6"”
(6) Section 304.14 Insert dates “May 1” to “October 1”.
(7) Section 602.3 Insert dates “October 1” and “May 1”.
(8) Section 602.4 Insert dates “October 1” and “May 1”.
(9) Chapter 5 Delete the International Plumbing Code and insert the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Illinois Administration Code 890) published by the Illinois Department of Health.
(Ord. 00-21, passed 10-16-00; Am. Ord. 05-05, passed 4-18-05; Am. Ord. 17-15, passed 9-25-17; Am. Ord. 19-36, passed 9-9-19; Am. Ord. 21-16, passed 6-28-21)