Naperville — Title 12 Human Rights and Fair Housing § 12-4-1
ACCESSIBILITY OF STRUCTURES:
Operative Text
1. The City shall enforce the accessibility laws and codes for new multi-family housing subject to regulation under the Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act. New housing subject to regulation under this Title shall be constructed in compliance with all applicable regulations and in compliance with the current version of: 1.1. The American National Standards Institute's ANSI A117.1 (Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities), as published by the International Code Council; 1.2. The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines; and 1.3. The Illinois Accessibility Code. 1.4. Any amendments to the standards, codes, guidelines or regulations listed above made after the effective date of this Title shall be incorporated by reference into this Section without formal action by the City. If any provisions of the standards, codes, guidelines or regulations listed above are in conflict or are otherwise inconsistent, then the more stringent or restrictive provision shall prevail and shall be enforced by the City.
Naperville § 12-4-1 requires that new multi-family housing covered by the Fair Housing Act and the Illinois Human Rights Act be built to meet specific accessibility standards. The rule incorporates three sets of guidelines — ANSI A117.1, HUD's Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, and the Illinois Accessibility Code — and automatically adopts any future amendments to those standards without requiring a separate city vote. When any of these standards conflict, the stricter requirement controls and is what the City enforces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Developers and property managers overseeing new multi-family construction in Naperville should ensure that plans and completed structures satisfy all three frameworks referenced in § 12-4-1: ANSI A117.1, HUD's Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines, and the Illinois Accessibility Code. Because § 12-4-1 automatically incorporates amendments to those standards, compliant operators generally track updates to each framework throughout the design and construction process. Where the standards diverge, the most restrictive provision is the operative requirement the City will apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Naperville § 12-4-1, residents of new multi-family housing have a right to expect that the building was constructed in compliance with federal and state accessibility standards, including HUD's Fair Housing Accessibility Guidelines and the Illinois Accessibility Code. If a tenant believes a newly constructed building falls short of these requirements, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the City of Naperville, contacting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights or disability-rights organization for guidance. The Illinois Human Rights Act also provides its own complaint process that may be relevant to accessibility concerns covered by § 12-4-1.
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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