Franklin Park — Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-9
Approval of plan
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(a) Notice of determination . The building official shall review the proposed vacant building plan in accordance with the standards below. The building official shall send notice to the owner of the vacant building of such determination. (b) Standards for plan approval . In considering appropriateness of a vacant building plan, the building official shall include the following in his or her consideration and shall make written findings as to each: (1) The purposes of this chapter and intent of the corporate authorities to minimize the time a building is boarded or otherwise vacant. (2) The effect of the building and the proposed plan on adjoining property. (3) The length of time the building has been vacant. (4) The presence of any public nuisances on the property. (5) The likelihood that the plan or portion(s) thereof will present or ameliorate the condition it is designed to address.
Franklin Park's Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-9 establishes the process by which the local building official reviews and approves plans submitted for vacant buildings. The official must evaluate each proposed plan against a defined set of standards — including the building's impact on neighboring properties, how long it has been vacant, the presence of public nuisances, and the plan's likelihood of actually addressing the conditions it targets. Written findings must be made for each standard, and the building owner is formally notified of the determination.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-9, property owners who submit a vacant building plan should expect the building official to scrutinize it against each of the enumerated criteria, including effects on adjoining properties and the realistic effectiveness of the proposed measures. Operators who document their plan thoroughly — addressing nuisance conditions, timeline for reoccupancy or rehabilitation, and neighborhood impact — are generally better positioned to satisfy the written-findings requirement. Owners should monitor for the official's notice of determination, as that communication reflects the outcome of the review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-9 gives community members and neighboring tenants an indirect layer of protection by requiring the building official to formally consider how a vacant property affects adjoining properties and whether public nuisances are present. If a nearby vacant building is causing problems — such as safety hazards or nuisance conditions — tenants may contact the Franklin Park building department to inquire about the status of any approved vacant building plan for that property. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing advocacy groups can help residents understand how this review process intersects with their rights as neighbors.
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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