Pana — Ch. 10 Housing § 10-8
Alternative demolition procedure
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other ordinance or code, the city may elect to proceed under the provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code in relation to "Unsafe Property" being Ch. 65 ILCS §§ 5/11 -31-1 through 5/11 -31-2.3. Any action of the code official pursuant to said statute may be appealable by any party affected by such action to the building board of appeals.
Under Pana Ch. 10 Housing § 10-8, the city has the option to use Illinois state law procedures—specifically the 'Unsafe Property' provisions found in 65 ILCS §§ 5/11-31-1 through 5/11-31-2.3—instead of local ordinances when addressing unsafe structures. This alternative demolition procedure gives the city flexibility in how it pursues action against properties deemed unsafe. Any decision made by the code official under this state-law pathway can be challenged through an appeal process.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Pana Ch. 10 Housing § 10-8, property owners should be aware that the city may invoke Illinois state 'Unsafe Property' statutes rather than local codes when taking action against a structure. Operators who receive notice of action under this provision generally document the condition of their property and track all official communications carefully. If the code official takes action under this statute, the building board of appeals is the designated body for contesting that decision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pana Ch. 10 Housing § 10-8 allows the city to use Illinois state 'Unsafe Property' law when acting on a building, which can affect tenants living in structures subject to such proceedings. Tenants who are affected by a code official's action under this provision have the right to appeal that action to the building board of appeals. Those seeking to understand how this process may affect their housing situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Illinois municipal housing law.
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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