Hazel Crest — Ch. 14 Housing § 14-33
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(a) The provisions of this section shall apply to: (1) Residential subdivision developments for which plans have not received final municipal approval or for which building permits have not been issued. (2) Residential planned unit developments for which plans have not received final municipal approval or for which building permits have not been issued. (3) Multifamily residential developments, to be newly constructed or substantially rehabilitated, for which building permits have not been issued. (b) The owner of each such development shall prepare and file an affirmative marketing plan with the village manager, on a printed form made available by the village. Upon approval of the plan by the village manager pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section, the owner shall thereafter implement the plan. The plan shall be designed to attract purchasers and renters of majority and minority groups to such developments, and to provide for special outreach efforts to ensure that persons of the identified majority group are fully informed of available dwelling opportunities in areas of present and prospective minority group concentrations, and to ensure that persons of minority groups are fully informed of available dwelling opportunities in areas of present or prospective majority group concentrations. (c) Within thirty (30) days of the filing of an affirmative marketing plan, the village manager shall either approve the plan, in writing, if it complies with the provisions of this section, or state, in writing, his reason(s) for failing to approve the plan if it does not so comply. No advertising, sale or rental of dwellings in developments subject to this section may be commenced, and no final municipal approvals or building permits may be issued for such developments, until the village managers grants such written approval. (d) An affirmative marketing plan shall be in effect for one year after the date on which the village manager grants written approval of the plan pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. Each year, the owner shall prepare and file a revised affirmative marketing plan with the village manager pursuant to paragraph (b) of this section, and the village manager shall thereupon review the plan pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. No advertising, sale or rental of dwellings in developments subject to this section may be commenced or continued except in accordance with an affirmative marketing plan for which the village manager has granted written approval pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. (e) The owner shall provide monthly reports to the village manager, on a printed form made available by the village, concerning implementation of the approved affirmative marketing plan. Such reports shall state, with respect to the previous month, the race of the persons who inquired, at any time and place, as to the availability of dwellings in the development and the source of information leading to each such inquiry; the race of persons who applied to purchase or rent such dwellings and the source of information leading to each such application; the race of the persons currently residing in the dwellings in the development; and such other information related to the advertising, sale or rental of such dwellings as the village manager may determine is necessary to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan. (f) The village manager and the owner shall evaluate the progress and effectiveness of the affirmative marketing plan at such times as the village manager may deem appropriate. Any approved affirmative marketing plan may be modified, amended or terminated at any time by written agreement between the village manager and the owner. (g) This section shall not be construed in any manner to limit any applicable federal or state affirmative marketing requirements.
Hazel Crest Ch. 14 Housing § 14-33 establishes an affirmative marketing requirement for certain new and substantially rehabilitated residential developments — including subdivisions, planned unit developments, and multifamily projects — that have not yet received final municipal approval or building permits. Developers must prepare and submit a written affirmative marketing plan to the village manager before any advertising, sales, or rentals may begin, and the plan must be designed to reach both majority and minority group prospective buyers and renters across different neighborhood contexts. Once approved, the plan must be renewed annually, and the owner must submit monthly progress reports tracking inquiry and application data by race and information source. This section operates alongside, and does not replace, any applicable federal or state affirmative marketing obligations.
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Owners of developments covered by § 14-33 — including new subdivisions, planned unit developments, and multifamily projects without final approvals or permits — are generally expected to prepare an affirmative marketing plan using the village's printed form and file it with the village manager before commencing any advertising, sales, or rental activity. Compliant operators typically ensure the plan is approved in writing within the 30-day review window, renew it annually, and submit monthly reports on inquiry and applicant demographics using the village-provided form. Operators also maintain ongoing communication with the village manager to evaluate plan effectiveness and make any agreed-upon modifications as required under § 14-33.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14-33, prospective renters and buyers of covered developments in Hazel Crest have an interest in knowing that the developer is required to conduct outreach designed to inform people of all racial backgrounds about available housing opportunities — including in areas where their group may not be well represented. If a development appears to be advertising or renting units without a village-manager-approved affirmative marketing plan in place, that may represent a violation of this section that could be raised with the village manager's office. Tenants and housing applicants who believe their rights under this provision or related fair housing laws have been affected may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or contact relevant state or federal fair housing agencies for guidance.
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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