Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-1-5
IDENTIFICATION OF ORDINANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS CAPITAL BOARD (Evanston Housing Regulations)
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The adoption of the ordinance from which this Chapter derives and code, by title and edition, shall be reported to the Illinois Capital Development Board Illinois or any successor agency of the State of Illinois pursuant to Section 1-2-3.1 of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1-2-3.1.
Under Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-1-5, the City of Evanston is required to report the adoption of its housing ordinance—identified by title and edition—to the Illinois Capital Development Board or any successor state agency, in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/1-2-3.1). This is an administrative notification requirement directed at the municipality itself, not at private parties. It ensures that the state maintains an official record of locally adopted building and housing codes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-1-5 places the reporting obligation on the City of Evanston, not on individual property owners or managers. Compliant operators generally stay informed about which edition of the local code is currently in effect, since the city's reporting to the Illinois Capital Development Board helps establish the official, enforceable version of the code. Awareness of the adopted code edition can be relevant when determining which standards apply to a given property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Evanston, Ill., City Code § 5 § 5-1-5 is a municipal housekeeping provision that requires the city—not tenants or landlords—to notify the Illinois Capital Development Board of the code it has adopted. Tenants may find it useful to know which edition of the local housing code is officially in effect, as that determines the standards a landlord's property must meet. Tenant-rights organizations or the Evanston city clerk's office can be general resources for identifying the current adopted code edition.
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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