Franklin Park — Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-8
Vacant building plan
Operative Text
When a building is registered as required herein, the owner or agent shall submit a vacant building plan. The plan shall contain the following: (1) A plan of action to repair any doors, windows, or other openings which are boarded up or otherwise secured by any means other than conventional methods used in the design of the building or permitted for new construction of similar type. Boarding shall be accomplished with materials and methods described by the village. The proposed repairs shall result in openings secured by conventional methods used in the design of the building or by methods permitted for new construction of similar type. (2) For buildings and premises thereof which are identified as being or containing public nuisances, then the vacant building plan shall contain a plan of action to remedy such public nuisance(s). (3) For each required plan, a time schedule shall be submitted identifying a date of commencement of repair and date of completion of repair for each improperly secured opening and identified nuisance. (4) When the owner proposes to demolish the vacant building, then the owner shall submit a plan and time schedule for such demolition. (5) A plan of action to maintain the building and premises thereof in conformance with this chapter and this code.
Franklin Park's Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-8 requires that once a vacant building is registered with the village, the owner or their agent must file a written vacant building plan. That plan must address how any non-standard openings (such as boarded-up doors or windows) will be repaired to meet conventional or code-approved standards, how any identified public nuisances on the property will be resolved, and must include a timeline with start and completion dates for each repair. If demolition is intended instead of repair, a demolition plan and schedule must also be submitted, along with an ongoing maintenance plan for the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-8 generally prepare a comprehensive vacant building plan at the time of registration, ensuring it covers every required element: repair methods for non-standard openings using village-approved materials, remediation steps for any public nuisances, a detailed timeline for each repair item, and a maintenance commitment for the duration of vacancy. If demolition is the intended outcome, compliant operators include a separate demolition plan and schedule within the same submission. Keeping documentation of submitted plans and village correspondence helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-8, vacant buildings in the village are subject to a formal planning process that requires owners to document how they will secure, repair, and maintain the property — or demolish it — within defined timeframes. Neighbors and community members who observe a vacant property with boarded openings, unresolved nuisances, or apparent neglect may contact the village to inquire whether a compliant vacant building plan has been filed. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help individuals understand how this provision intersects with habitability or nuisance concerns that may affect nearby occupied properties.
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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