(A) The ICC International Property Maintenance Code/2006, Published by the International Code Council, Inc., one copy of which is on file in the office of the Village Clerk, is adopted and incorporated as part of this Code as if set out at length and in full herein.
(B) The ICC International Property Maintenance Code/2006 is amended herein as follows:
(1) The words "Village of Schiller Park" shall be inserted wherever the words "(name of jurisdiction)" appears.
(2) As used throughout the Code adopted by reference hereby, the "code official" shall mean and include the "Building Official" and/or the "Director of Community Development" of the Village of Schiller Park.
(3) Sections 103.2, and 103.3, are amended in their entireties; so that hereafter the said Sections 103.2 and 103.3 shall be and read as follows:
"103.2 Code official: The Building Inspector and/or the Director of Community Development of the Village of Schiller Park (including their authorized agents and representatives).
103.3 Deputy code official: Collectively, all of the duly authorized agents and representatives of the Code Official who shall have and exercise all powers of the Code Official during the temporary absence or disability of the Code Official."
(4) Section 103.5 is amended hereby in its entirety; so that hereafter the said Section 103.5 shall be and read as follows:
"103.5 Fees. The fees for activities and services performed by the Department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be $50 per hour."
(5) The first paragraph of Section 302.4, is amended in its entirety; so that hereafter the said first paragraph of Section 302.4 shall be and read as follows:
"302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens."
(6) Chapter 3 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section 309; so that hereafter the said Section 309 contained in Chapter 3 shall be and read as follows:
"SECTION 309
AIR POLLUTION
AIR POLLUTION
309.1. Air pollution: It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit the emission of air pollutants which, in the opinion of the code official, endangers the health and safety of the public."
(7) The first paragraph contained in Section 304.14 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said first paragraph contained in Section 304.14 shall be and read as follows:
"304.14. Insect screens. During the period from May 1st to October 15th, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or an areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition."
(8) Section 402 is amended hereby to include an additional section, Section 402.4, entitled "Adjacent or adjoining lots"; so that hereafter the said Section 402 shall contain Section 402.4 which shall be and read as follows:
"402.4 Adjacent lots. No light from one lot (adjacent) shall spill over onto adjacent lots. A photometric light diagram shall be submitted by the owner of the property emitting the light, when this condition exists, showing the extent of the lighting spill over. This shall be approved or disapproved by the code official.
For purposes of this Section the word "adjacent" shall mean touching, lying immediately next to, abutting and/or sharing a common wall or lot line."
(9) Section 404.5 is amended in its entirety; so that hereafter the said Section 404.5 shall be and read as follows:
"404.5 Overcrowding. Dwelling units shall not be occupied by more occupants than permitted by the requirements set forth below:
1. The minimum square footage for a room to be considered a bedroom should be 100 square feet.
2. Children 12 and under count as ½ person for occupancy.
3. Non-bedroom area:
Occupants | Living Room (sq. ft) | Dining Room (sq. ft.) |
1 | 0* | 0* |
2 | 0* | 0* |
3 | 120 | 80 |
4 | 120 | 80 |
5 | 120 | 80 |
6 | 150 | 100 |
* Allows for a studio apartment with up to 2 occupants.
4. Bedrooms to occupants limits:
No. of Bedrooms | Occupants |
No. of Bedrooms | Occupants |
0 | 2 |
1 | 2 |
2 | 4 |
3 | 6 |
4 | 8 |
5 | 10 |
6 | 12 |
(10) The first paragraph contained in Section 602.3 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said first paragraph contained in Section 602.3 shall be and read as follows:
"602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 15th to May 1 to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) from 6:30 a.m. through 10:30 p.m. and 63°F at all other times averaged throughout all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms."
(11) The first paragraph contained in Section 602.4 is amended in its entirety hereby; so that hereafter the said first paragraph contained in Section 602.4 shall be and read as follows:
"602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15th to May 1st to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied."
(12) Chapter 8, entitled "Referenced standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Plumbing Code" and insert in place thereof the "Illinois Plumbing Code", 2014 edition."
(13) Chapter 8, entitled "Referenced standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Existing Building Code", the "International Zoning Code", and the "International Electrical Code".
(14) Chapter 8, entitled "Referenced standards", is amended to delete all reference to the "International Existing Building Code", the "International Zoning Code", and the "International Electrical Code".
(Ord. 07-2643, passed 7-24-07; Am. Ord. 11-2815, passed 1-25-11; Am. Ord. 13-2919, passed 2-12-13; Am. Ord. 16-3052, passed 5-5-16)