In addition to all other requirements set forth in this code, it is unlawful to fail to comply with the following additional requirements which shall be applicable to multiple family buildings and single- family rental dwellings.
(A) No owner or other person shall occupy or allow another person to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, fit for human occupancy and complies with all applicable ordinances, codes, and regulations of the Village.
(B) Every owner shall maintain in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition the interior and exterior common areas.
(C) The owner of any multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of any and all abandoned vehicles located on the premises of said multiple family building or single-family rental dwelling. Such removal shall be accomplished within seven days. If any abandoned vehicle poses a hazard to human safety, it shall be removed immediately. Such removals shall be accomplished as otherwise provided by law.
(D) The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and annual testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. Systems shall be tested by an approved service company and a written report provided. Owner shall retain all test results.
(E) No owner shall permit the maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit to be exceeded. The maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be based on the following:
(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 |
(F) Every owner shall provide illumination for a multiple family building, as follows:
(1) Entrances to dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit shall be illuminated during the period from sunset to sunrise with at least the equivalent of a 60 watt bulb. Such bulb shall be covered and protected by a clear polycarbonate cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material.
(2) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of 0.4 horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained upon the parking surface of open parking lots and access thereto which contain more than ten parking spaces.
(3) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of 0.4 horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained upon the parking surface and other nonenclosed areas under or within dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit at grade.
(4) From dusk until dawn, a minimum of 0.4 horizontal foot candles of light shall be maintained on the walking surface of sidewalks and walkways leading from parking lots to dwellings or from dwelling to dwelling.
(5) Interior common hallways and stairways shall be illuminated from dusk until dawn with a minimum of a 60 watt bulb or equivalent. Such bulb shall be covered and protected by a clear polycarbonate cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material.
(G) Reserved.
(H) Every owner, or managing agent, if one is required or otherwise appointed, shall have in its possession and immediately available for inspection or use by the Village:
(1) Keys to all common area locks at the multiple family building.
(2) Copies of all current leases and their respective applications.
(I) Reserved.
(J) In the event any clubhouse or recreation building or facility at a multiple family building is to be rented with or without consideration by 35 people or more, the owner shall be responsible for making sure a written application for such rental is completed stating the applicant's name, address, date of birth, home and work telephone numbers, reason for rental, if alcohol will be served or sold and the date, beginning time and ending time of rental. The owner is also responsible for making sure that proper security is provided as approved by the Village Director of Police or his designated representative. If alcohol will be present at any time during such rental period, the owner shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the Village relating to alcoholic liquor.
(K) Every owner shall report to the Building Official any change in the designation of any managing agent, within seven days of such change.
(L) From and after the effective date of this subchapter, all rental agreements between landlords and tenants must be in writing, dated, and signed by all of the parties thereto.
(Ord. 94-1890, passed 10-11-94; Am. Ord. 95-1909, passed 1-28-95; Am. Ord. 99-2148, passed 1-12-99; Am. Ord. 13-2919, passed 2-12-13; Am. Ord. 18-4110, passed 12-20-18) Penalty, see § 98.99