Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-8-12
CLOSING WINDOWS AND OTHER OPENINGS
Operative Text
Any building that is not secured and is abandoned or vacant shall have all unsecured wall openings including but not limited to, windows, doors, and porch openings boarded up or otherwise closed up until the building is properly secured. No building opening shall be boarded up or otherwise closed for more than 60 days, unless approved by the Housing Inspector or Building Official.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-8-12 requires that any abandoned or vacant building with unsecured openings — such as windows, doors, and porch openings — must have those openings boarded up or otherwise closed off. This boarding-up measure is treated as a temporary fix: no opening may remain boarded for more than 60 days unless the Housing Inspector or Building Official grants approval for a longer period. The rule is designed to prevent unsecured vacant structures from posing safety or nuisance hazards to the surrounding community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managers of vacant or abandoned properties in Park Ridge should be aware that Art. 22 § 22-8-12 obligates them to close all unsecured wall openings — windows, doors, porch openings, and similar gaps — promptly after a building becomes vacant and unsecured. Compliant operators typically track the date boarding is installed and work toward fully securing the structure well within the 60-day window, or proactively seek written approval from the Housing Inspector or Building Official if more time is needed. Maintaining documentation of communications with the relevant official can help demonstrate good-faith compliance with the provision's timeline requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants and neighbors concerned about a vacant or abandoned building nearby can look to Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-8-12, which sets clear standards for how long such a building may remain boarded up without official approval. If a property appears to have unsecured openings or has been boarded beyond 60 days without apparent authorization, a complaint may be raised with the Park Ridge Housing Inspector or Building Official, who are the authorities named in this provision. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocacy groups can help individuals understand what options are generally available when a property appears to be out of compliance.
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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