Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-5-1
ZONING ORDINANCE
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No Rental Residential Unit shall be created or occupied unless it complies with the provisions of the City of Countryside Zoning (Title 10) and other applicable City Code. A. New Rental Units: No new Rental Units shall be established or added, nor shall the occupancy limit of any Rental Residential Unit be increased except in conformity with the City Zoning Ordinance and all applicable City Codes. B. Existing Abandoned Rental Units: Rental Units that have been abandoned, as defined herein, have lost rental status for any reason, are otherwise unlicensed, unregistered or have not been inspected in accordance with this Code, shall lose or forfeit any previously existing legal non-conformity and must meet current standards and requirements prior to occupancy. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-5-1 establishes that every rental residential unit must comply with the City of Countryside's Zoning Ordinance (Title 10) and other applicable City Code before it can be created or occupied. New rental units or increases to occupancy limits are only permitted when they conform to current zoning and code requirements. Units that have been abandoned, lost rental status, or gone unlicensed, unregistered, or uninspected forfeit any previously held legal non-conforming status and must satisfy current standards before anyone may occupy them again.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-5-1, compliant rental property operators ensure that every unit—whether newly established or returning from an abandoned or unlicensed state—meets current zoning and City Code requirements before tenants move in. Operators who wish to add units or increase occupancy limits generally confirm conformity with the Title 10 Zoning Ordinance before proceeding. Properties that have lapsed in licensure, registration, or inspection lose any grandfathered non-conforming protections and must be brought up to current standards as a condition of re-occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 § 8-14-5-1 provides that any rental unit a tenant occupies must lawfully comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance and applicable codes—meaning a landlord cannot legally rent out a unit that was abandoned, unlicensed, unregistered, or uninspected without first meeting current standards. Tenants who believe their unit may not meet these requirements can inquire with the City of Countryside about the unit's registration and inspection status. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can also help clarify what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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