Palatine — Ch. 12 Existing Structures Maintenance and Occupancy § 12-23

The International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, is hereby adopted with the following amendments: (1)
Title. Section 101.1. Insert: Village of Palatine.
(2) Purpose. Section 101.3. Delete the last sentence.
(3) Application of other codes. Section 102.3. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the applicable codes and ordinances of the village.
(4) Historic buildings.
a. Section 102.7. Delete this section in its entirety.
b. Section 202, general definitions. Historic building: delete this definition in its entirety.
(5) Referenced codes and standards. Section 102.8. Delete this section in its entirety.
(6) Fees. Section 104.1. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as indicated in sections of this chapter and in the following schedule: fee schedule supplement to the Code of Ordinances.
(7) Violations. Section 109. Delete this section in its entirety.
(8) Regulation of compost piles and location.
(a) Regulation.
1. Each compost bin shall be no larger than four feet tall by four feet long by four feet wide.
2. No more than three compost bins shall be allowed on residential properties.
3. Each bin shall be constructed of commercial grade material, such as heavy-duty cinderblock, brick, wood or such other materials approved by the village. Self-contained, rotating, barrel type compost containers are acceptable.
4. Compost shall consist of primarily yard waste. The following items are specifically prohibited in a compost pile:
a. Oils, grease and lard;
b. Meat, bones and fish;
c. Dairy products (e.g., butter, milk, sour cream, yogurt) and eggs;
d. Human or animal waste;
e. Inorganic materials.
5. All compost piles shall be enclosed in a freestanding compost bin and shall be maintained to inhibit the entrance of pests.
6. Compostable materials may be placed in a compost bin, provided that such materials are maintained in a manner to not allow being windblown.
7. Compost bins cannot emit odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily detectable at any point along lot lines, or so as to produce a public nuisance or hazard.
(b) Location and required setback.
1. Compost piles are permitted on residential properties.
2. Compost piles and bins may only be located in the rear yard (as defined by the village zoning ordinance) of the property.
3. Compost piles and bins must be set back according to minimum standards:
a. Rear property line: five feet.
b. Side property line: five feet.
c. Setback from any neighboring home: 25 feet.
4. Alternative composting locations may be considered as reviewed and approved by the community development department director.
(9) Emergency measures. Section 112.5. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Costs incurred by the jurisdiction in the performance of emergency work shall be paid for by the jurisdiction. The legal counsel of the jurisdiction shall institute appropriate action against the owner of the premises where the unsafe structure is or was located for the recovery of such costs.
(10) Means of appeal and board of appeals.
a. Section 107. Delete this section in its entirety.
b. Section 108. Delete this section in its entirety.
(11) Exterior property area.
a. Section 202, general definition. The following definition shall be amended to read as follows:
Rubbish. Combustible and noncombustible waste material, except garbage; the term "rubbish" shall include the residue from the burning of wood, coal coke and other combustible materials, paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree, branches, yard trimmings, tin cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials. Other examples of rubbish include, but are not limited to, empty bottles and jars; empty metal, plastic or paper products; discarded engine or motor parts; automobile and truck parts of all descriptions; used tires, wheels and inner tubes; discarded batteries; discarded and/or pre-used building materials; broken pieces of concrete; discarded or decomposing lumber or logs; discarded, broken, or neglected electrical, gas or hand-operated appliances; previously used packing materials; discarded, broken, or neglected household goods and furnishing; or any household item located outdoors that is designed for indoor use; as well as parts and pieces of any of the foregoing.
b. Section 302.1, sanitation. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property that such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition, free of rubbish and garbage.
(12) Stairways, decks, porches, balconies, patios and windows.
a. Section 304.10. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Stairways, decks, docks, porches and balconies. Every exterior stairway, deck, dock, porch and balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto, shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, with proper anchorage and capable of supporting the imposed loads.
b. Section 304.10.1, balconies, patios, and windows.
1. Storage on balconies and patios shall be limited to outdoor lawn furniture, potted plants or approved barbeque grills.
2. Owners shall keep exterior balconies, patios, and windows clean and free of clutter. No laundry or unsecured items shall be placed on balcony rails or outside windows.
3. Storage of bicycles, push scooters, motorized scooters or similar items on balconies shall not be permitted.
4. Balconies and patios may not be enclosed or altered in anyway unless properly approved by the village building division.
5. Bicycles or motorized cycles shall not be secured to trees, railings or any other accessory structure except approved storage racks.
6. No occupant shall conduct activity on a balcony, patio or window that may harm the health or safety of the building, surrounding units, or general public.
7. Where there is a conflict between these requirements and the requirements imposed by home owners' associations, condominium associations or other such similar associations the most restrictive shall govern.
(13) Insect screens. Section 304.14. Insert: April 15 to October 15.
(14) Section 10-3.14. Interior premises identification. Every owner of a dwelling containing two or more units shall identify the assigned unit number or letter in a position easily observed and readable from the common hallway or entryway. The characters must be a minimum of one inch (26 mm) high and one-half inch (13 mm) stroke.
(15) Rubbish storage facilities. Section 308.2.1. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Rubbish storage facilities. The owner of every occupied premises shall supply approved covered containers of adequate capacity for rubbish, and the owner of the premises shall be responsible for the removal of rubbish.
(16) Multiple occupancy. Section 309.4. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two or more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy or a nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination in all areas of the structure and exterior property.
(17) Section 10-3.17. Occupancy. Generally, no person shall occupy or let to be occupied any dwelling or dwelling unit for the purpose of living therein unless there is compliance with the following requirement:
a. Not more than one family, plus two occupants unrelated to the family, except for guests or domestic employees, shall occupy a dwelling unit.
b. Such dwelling unit shall meet the density, space and use requirements as set forth in this code.
(18) Pest elimination.
a. Section 309.1, infestation. This section shall be amended to read as follows:
The structure shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. Structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After pest elimination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent re-infestation. The use of a licensed pest control operator shall be required upon written notice from the village.
b. Section 309.5. This section shall be deleted in its entirety.
(19) Heat supply. Section 602.3. Insert: September 15 to May 1.
(20) Occupiable workspaces. Section 602.4. Insert: September 15 to May 1.
(21) Section 10-3.21. Equipment and facilities.
Equipment and facilities. No person shall occupy as owner, occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit for the purposes of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein which does not comply with the following requirements: (1)
Every dwelling unit shall have a room or portion of a room in which food may be prepared and/or cooked, which shall have adequate circulation area, and which shall be equipped with the following:
a. Cabinets and/or shelves for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils, and of food that does not, under ordinary summer conditions, require refrigeration for safekeeping, and a counter or table for food preparation. Said cabinets and/or shelves and counter or table shall be of sound construction, furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or harmful effect on food.
b. A stove or similar device for cooking food and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit (seven degrees Celsius), but more than 32 degrees Fahrenheit (zero degrees Celsius), under average maximum summer conditions, which are properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation, provided that such stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices need not be installed when a dwelling unit is not occupied, and that sufficient space and adequate connections for the safe and efficient installation and operation of said stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices are provided.
c. Temporary wiring or extension cords shall not be used in any occupied building, except cords may be permitted for use on maintenance and/or cleaning equipment or devices provided:
1. Cords are used in continuous lengths without splice;
2. Cords are Underwriter's Laboratory, Inc., approved for the location and use.
(22) Section 10-3.22. Continuation of service. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from, shut off from, or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit let or occupied by same except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the appropriate authority.
(23) Section 10-3.23. Demolition restoration.
a. Whenever a structure is demolished, whether carried out by the owner or by the code official, such demolition shall also include restoration in compliance with section 8-75 .
b. Section [A] 113.1, general. This section shall be amended to read as follow:
The code official shall order the owner or owner's authorized agent of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the code official's or owner's authorized agent judgment after review is so deteriorated or dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, insanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary, or to board up and hold for future repair or to demolish and remove at the owner's option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, the code official shall order the owner or owner's authorized agent to demolish and remove such structure.
(24) Section 10-3.24. Limiting board-ups of unoccupied buildings.
a. Board-ups shall be permitted only in unoccupied buildings wherein the uninhabitability is due to fire, explosion or act of God, and then only for 30 days, unless a building permit for reconstruction or demolition permit is taken out, and then for only 30 additional days.
b. No unoccupied structure may be boarded up except as above; however, hardware screening may be employed to alleviate vandalism and protect the property.
c. Board-up or hardware screening may not be used upon any dangerous and unsafe building or uncompleted and abandoned building.
(25) Delete lines number 5 and 6 of section 111.4.1.
(26) Method of service. Section 111.4.2, method of service, shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served where a copy thereof is served in accordance with one of the following methods: 1.
A copy is delivered personally.
2. A copy is sent via first class mail addressed to the owner at the last known address.
3. If one or more persons to who such notice is addressed cannot be found after diligent effort to do so, service may be made upon such persons by posting the notice in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling, dwelling unit, rental dwelling unit or commercial property described in the notice.
(27) Placarding. Amend section 111.7, placarding, by adding the following:
In the event of an emergency or imminent threat to the occupant or public, the code official is authorized to immediately placard the premises without notice or with any notice as the code official deems reasonable under the circumstances.
(28) Add the following to section 304.15, doors:
All entry areas of multifamily buildings with an existing intercom system shall be maintained in good working condition. The removal of such a device, item or fixture is prohibited and does not constitute repair or maintenance.
(29) Add the following to section 304.18, building security:
All main entrance doors of a multiple dwelling unit building must self-close and automatically lock with a spring-loaded door latch when they close. A key (or electric door buzzer) is required to open them from the outside, and a knob, handle or panic bar from the egress side.
(30) Section 10-3.30. Garages and carports that are attached to a rental dwelling (single-family, townhouse, duplex, etc.) with an opening directly from the residence shall comply with IRC section 302.5.1.