Lemont — Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Property Maintenance Code § 15.08.020

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Lemont — Title 15 Ch. 15.08 Property Maintenance Code § 15.08.020
The following additions, insertions, deletions, and changes are made to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, adopted in section 15.08.010 : 101.1 General Requirements . Insert "Village of Lemont"
102.3 Application of other codes . Delete in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new section 102.3: 102.3 Application of other codes . Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the adopted codes of the Village of Lemont as amended herein. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify, or set aside any provision of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Lemont.
103.1 Code Compliance Agency . Insert "Village of Lemont Community Development Department"
104.1 Fees . Delete in its entirety, and replace as follows: Refer to Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 15.02 for permit fee requirements.
302.4 Weeds . Delete the first sentence in its entirety and in lieu thereof substitute the following new sentence: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of eight (8) inches.
302.8 Motor vehicles . Delete in its entirety.
304.14 Insect screens . Insert: March 20, December 21.
Section 308 Rubbish and garbage . Amend by adding the following new section 308.4: 308.4 Location of rubbish and garbage containers . When not placed at the curb or right of way as permitted on the designated pick-up day, rubbish and garbage containers for residential structures shall be kept inside a garage or other approved structure, or if placed outside, shall be located along a wall of the principal structure or garage which does not face a street, alley or similar public right of way.
602.3 Heat supply . Insert: October 15 to May 15.
602.4 Occupiable workspaces . Insert: October 15 to May 15.
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Plain English

Lemont Title 15, Ch. 15.08, § 15.08.020 tailors the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code to local conditions by inserting village-specific details and replacing or deleting several standard provisions. Key local rules include a weed-height limit of eight inches, a requirement that trash containers be stored out of public view when not at the curb on pickup day, mandatory insect screens between March 20 and December 21, and a heating season running from October 15 to May 15. All repairs, additions, and occupancy changes must follow Village of Lemont adopted codes, and nothing in this code overrides the village's Zoning Ordinance.

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For Property Managers

Under Lemont § 15.08.020, compliant property operators keep exterior vegetation trimmed below eight inches, ensure that trash and recycling containers are stored inside a garage, against a non-street-facing wall, or at the curb only on designated pickup days. Landlords also install and maintain insect screens during the March 20–December 21 window and provide adequate heat to occupied spaces throughout the October 15–May 15 heating season. Permit fees and procedural requirements for any repairs or alterations are governed by Lemont Municipal Code Chapter 15.02, and all work must conform to the village's adopted codes as modified by this section.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Lemont § 15.08.020 establishes local property maintenance standards that landlords of residential properties must meet, including the eight-inch weed limit, proper trash container storage, seasonal insect screens, and heat availability from October 15 through May 15. Tenants who believe a property is not meeting these standards may contact the Village of Lemont Community Development Department, which is designated as the Code Compliance Agency under this section, to report potential violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can also help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under these local maintenance rules.

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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