Walnut — Ch. 8 Art. II International Property Maintenance Code § 8-19

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Verified 11/9/2026 · Next check 2/7/2027
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Operative Text

Walnut — Ch. 8 Art. II International Property Maintenance Code § 8-19
A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the village clerk of the Village of Walnut, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the Village of Walnut, in the State of Illinois, for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolition of such existing structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said property maintenance code on file in the office of the village are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in section 8-20 .
State Law reference-- Adoption by reference, 65 ILCS 5/1-3-2.
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Plain English

Section 8-19 of Walnut's municipal code formally adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC), 2021 edition, as the official property maintenance standard for the Village of Walnut, Illinois. This means the IPMC's requirements for safe, sanitary, and habitable conditions in buildings and structures carry the force of local law. The adoption covers everything from utility standards to the condemnation and demolition of unfit structures, with any local modifications specified in Section 8-20.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 8-19, property owners and managers in the Village of Walnut are subject to the full requirements of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code as locally adopted. Compliant operators generally ensure their buildings meet the IPMC's standards for structural safety, sanitation, and habitability, and they stay informed of any local amendments introduced by Section 8-20. Three reference copies of the adopted code are available for review at the office of the Village Clerk.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 8-19 establishes that tenants in Walnut, Illinois are protected by the standards set out in the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, which governs the safety, sanitation, and fitness of residential properties. If a rental unit appears to fall below those standards, tenants may have grounds to raise a code violation, and the adopted code — including any local changes under Section 8-20 — is available for public review at the Village Clerk's office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Illinois municipal codes can help explain what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this framework.

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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References Out

Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

65 ILCS 5
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References In

Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

IL Muni § 8-20

Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
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