A. Adoption: Pursuant to the authority granted by Title 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/1-3-2, the Village of West Dundee hereby adopts by reference, as criteria for the minimum regulations governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures: by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structure the provisions of the published 2021 International Property Maintenance Code with the following amendments:
Section 103.1 The [NAME OF DEPARTMENT] is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official.
Insert text: Community Development Department
Section 302.4 Weeds. All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of (jurisdiction to insert height in 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.
Insert: 10" (ten) inches.
Create section 302.7.1 Materials. Any enclosed, attached, or detached accessory structure constructed of canvas, nylon, plastic, or other pliable material supported by air, cables, tubing, metal, or wood framework shall be prohibited.
Section 304.1. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
Add text: Whenever repair, replacement or maintenance of exterior structures is required to comply with this section, such repair, replacement or maintenance shall be completed to match, conform and be consistent with the existing exterior structure.
Create section 304.7.1 Location. Any method used which extends a storm water discharge pipe more than 24" from a foundation must meet the following conditions:
1. Termination of an extension can be no closer than 6' to any property line
2. Termination of an extension must be located in front or rear yard
3. Multiple extensions can't be combined into a single discharge location
4. A minimum distance of 10' must be maintained between individual discharge terminations
Section 304.14 Insect Screens. During the period from [Date] to [Date], every door, window and outer outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any 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.
Insert: April 1st and September 30th
Create Section 310 Signage.
Create section 310.1 Illumination. Means of illumination shall be fully operational to maintain illumination levels. Broken, missing or damaged lighting devices must be replaced or repaired.
Create section 310.2 Maintenance. Signs, sign panels and inserts must be maintained free from holes, defects and missing parts.
Section 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 [Date] to [Date] to maintain temperature of not less than 68° F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms.
Insert: October 1st and May 1st
Section 602.4 Work Spaces. Indoor work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from [Date] to [Date] to maintain a temperature of not less than 65° F during the period the spaces are occupied.
Insert: October 1st and May 1st
(Ord. 14-28, 8-4-2014; amd. Ord. 2023-21, 8-21-2023)