Cary — Title 15 Ch. 15.34 Property Maintenance Code § 15.34.010
International Property Maintenance Code adopted
Operative Text
A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Village Clerk and which has been on file therein for a period of thirty (30) days prior to the adoption of the ordinance codified in the chapter, being marked and designated as "International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition" as published by International Code Council be and is adopted as Chapter 15.34 of the Municipal Code of the Village of Cary, Illinois, for the control of buildings and structures as provided in this chapter and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of the "International Property Maintenance Code" are referred to, adopted and made a part thereof as if fully set out in the ordinance codified in this chapter with the following additions, deletions, insertions and changes if any: 1. Section 101.1 Title. The words "Village of Cary" should be inserted. 2. Section 104.1, Fee Schedule, shall read as follows: A fee for each plan examination, building permit and inspection shall be paid in accordance with the schedule set forth in Chapter 15.36 of the Cary Municipal Code. 3. Delete the provisions of Section 108.1. Replace with The Village Board shall serve as the Appeals. Board. 4. Section 302.4 Weeds: Insert "8 inches." 5. Section 304.14 Insect Screens: Insert "May 1 to October 1." 6. Section 602.3 Heat Supply: Insert "October 1 to May 1." 7. Section 602.4 Occupiable Work Space: Insert "October 1 to May 1."
Cary Municipal Code § 15.34.010 formally adopts the 2021 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) as the governing standard for building and structure upkeep throughout the Village of Cary, Illinois. The adoption includes several local modifications: weeds must not exceed 8 inches in height, insect screens are required from May 1 through October 1, and heating must be supplied from October 1 through May 1. Appeals of enforcement decisions under this code are heard by the Village Board, and permit fees are set according to Chapter 15.36 of the Cary Municipal Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 15.34.010, property owners and managers in Cary are expected to maintain their buildings in compliance with the 2021 IPMC as locally amended. In practice, compliant operators keep vegetation trimmed below 8 inches, ensure insect screens are in place between May 1 and October 1, and provide adequate heat to occupied spaces from October 1 through May 1. Permit and inspection fees are assessed per Chapter 15.36, and any disputes over code enforcement decisions may be brought before the Village Board acting as the Appeals Board.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Cary benefit from the property maintenance standards established by § 15.34.010, which requires landlords to meet the 2021 IPMC as locally modified — including the obligation to provide heat from October 1 through May 1 and to maintain insect screens from May 1 through October 1. If a rental unit appears to fall short of these standards, tenants may contact the Village of Cary to report a potential code violation and request an inspection. Those seeking to understand their options further may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full IPMC provisions on file with the Village Clerk as referenced in § 15.34.010.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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