Niles — Ch. 18 Art. IV Property Maintenance § 18-40
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(a) Adoption. The 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, except as modified in this section, is hereby adopted and incorporated as if set out at length in this article. The fire code and amendments referenced in this subsection shall be known as part of the Village property maintenance code. (b) Amendments. 101.1. Insert: "Village of Niles." 102.3.1. In event of any conflict with the provisions of this code and any currently adopted codes or ordinances the most restrictive provisions shall govern. 104.1. Refer to Appendix D Fee Schedule for all related fees. 107. Means of Appeal. Delete entire section. 109.2.1. Notice: Only one notice per specified violation shall be required during any calendar year. 109.5.1. Administrative costs: Administrative cost for abatement of violation per occurrence in addition to abatement cost and fines, refer to Appendix D Fee Schedule Fees. 201.3. Add: or as defined in the Code of Ordinances of the Village of Niles. The most restrictive definition shall apply. 302.1.1 Add Section: All Holiday decorations of any type shall be removed with in 60 days of holiday date. 302.4. Insert 6 inches. 302.4.1. Composting and compost piles. Yard waste materials from the premises and adjoining sidewalk and parkway may be placed in a compost pile, provided that such materials are placed in an enclosed container specifically designed for composting that will not allow the access of rodents. The depositing of garbage, animal waste, meat, meat scraps or products, dairy products, or other materials that may attract animals or vermin or which may provide an obnoxious odor shall be prohibited. A compost pile shall not be placed in any required front yard as defined by the Village zoning ordinance, and shall be set back a minimum of three feet from the side yard lot line, set back a minimum of five feet from any rear lot line, and shall not be located less than 30 feet from any neighboring residential dwelling structure. In no event shall a compost pile be located in any side or rear yard drainage or utility easement. A compost pile shall be no more than 36 inches in height, and shall not exceed a maximum ground area of 10 square feet. 302.8. Motor vehicles. Add to end of paragraph: No vehicle shall undergo any repair or maintenance at a residential premises where it is not currently registered. And no vehicle shall be located on the exterior property of any premises or on any public property while being used for storage of garbage, rubbish, or other materials for a period of more than forty-eight (48) hours. 304.14. Insert dates "April 1st to November 31st." 305.1. General. Insert before first sentence: The requirements stated in this section shall be applicable if such unsafe, unsound, or unsanitary conditions are lawfully observed by emergency response or related social service type agencies. 404.3. Exception 4. Replace one-third with one-half. 404.4.1 No bedroom shall be occupied by more than four persons regardless of the floor area. 404.4.2. Delete exception. 404.4.2.1. All bedrooms shall have a functional door that closes. The door width shall be at least 30 inches. 404.4.4. Replace with: Kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms and non-habitable spaces shall not be used for sleeping purposes. 404.6. Delete. 602.3. Insert dates: September 1st to May 31st. 602.4. Insert dates: "September 1st to May 31st." 604.2 add to the end of paragraph: All service panels shall have all circuits labeled. 605.2. Receptacles. Add to end of paragraph: All receptacles with in 6 feet of water shall be GFCI protected. No two pronged outlets are permitted.
Niles Ch. 18 Art. IV § 18-40 formally adopts the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code as the Village's governing property maintenance standard, with a series of local amendments that either tighten or clarify the base code's requirements. Key modifications include stricter rules on holiday decoration removal (within 60 days of the holiday), compost pile placement and size, motor vehicle repair and storage at residential properties, bedroom occupancy limits (no more than four persons per bedroom), and electrical safety (GFCI protection within six feet of water, all circuits labeled). Where any local amendment conflicts with another adopted code or ordinance, the more restrictive provision controls.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Niles should be aware that under § 18-40, compliance means meeting both the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and all local amendments—whichever standard is stricter applies. Compliant operators generally ensure that holiday decorations are taken down within 60 days of the relevant holiday, that compost piles meet the setback, height, and enclosure requirements, that no unregistered vehicle undergoes repair on residential property, that all electrical panels have labeled circuits, and that receptacles within six feet of water are GFCI protected. Administrative costs for abatement are assessed per occurrence in addition to fines, with the applicable fee schedule found in Appendix D of the Village code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Niles benefit from the property maintenance standards set out in § 18-40, which require landlords to maintain residential premises in compliance with both the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and the Village's local amendments. Notable protections include the requirement that all bedrooms have a functional, closeable door at least 30 inches wide, that no bedroom house more than four occupants, and that heating be provided from September 1 through May 31. If conditions at a rental property appear to fall short of these standards, tenants can generally document the issues, review the Village's complaint and notice procedures under this article, and reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or the Village of Niles for information about how violations are reported and addressed.
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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