Woodridge CHAPTER 9 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL ORDINANCE § 3-9A-12

In addition to all other requirements set forth in this code, the following additional requirements shall be applicable to multiple-family dwellings:


A. No owner or other person shall occupy or allow another person to occupy any dwelling or dwelling unit unless it is clean, safe, sanitary, fit for human occupancy and complies with all applicable ordinances, codes and regulations of the village.


B. Every owner shall maintain in a safe, clean and sanitary condition, the interior and exterior common areas.


C. The owner of any multiple-family dwelling shall be responsible for the removal of any and all abandoned vehicles located on the premises of said multiple-family dwelling. Such removal shall be accomplished within seven (7) days. If any abandoned vehicle poses a hazard to human safety it shall be removed immediately. Such removals shall be accomplished as otherwise provided by law.


D. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and annual testing of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems. Systems shall be tested by an approved service company and a written report provided. Owner shall retain all test results.


E. No owner shall permit the maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit to be exceeded. The maximum occupancy of any dwelling unit shall be based on the following:


Number Of Bedrooms

Maximum Number Of Persons In Household


Number Of Bedrooms

Maximum Number Of Persons In Household

0

1

1

2

2

4

3

6

4

8

5

10

6

12






F. Every owner shall provide illumination for multiple-family dwellings, as follows:


1. Entrances to dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit shall be illuminated during the period from sunset to sunrise with at least the equivalent of a one hundred (100) watt bulb. Such bulb shall be covered and protected by a clear polycarbonate cover or cover of equal breaking resistant material.


2. Open parking lots and access thereto providing more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be provided with a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the parking surface from dusk until dawn.


3. Parking and other nonenclosed areas under or within dwellings containing more than one dwelling unit at grade shall be provided a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the parking or walking surface from dusk until dawn.


4. Sidewalks and walkways leading from parking lots to dwelling or from dwelling to dwelling shall be provided with a maintained minimum of four-tenths (0.4) horizontal foot-candle of light on the walking surface from dusk until dawn.


Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, the building official shall have final approval of all illumination and may alter the regulations contained herein, including the times in which the illumination is to be provided, so as to lessen the impact on surrounding properties.


G. In the event that the owner of a multiple-family dwelling resides outside the corporate limits of the village, the owner shall appoint a managing agent that:


1. Has an office at the multiple-family dwelling with regular business hours;


2. Lives at the multiple-family dwelling and has regular business hours thereat; or


3. Has an office within the corporate limits of the village with regular business hours.


A managing agent shall be authorized to receive notices and process on behalf of the owner.


H. Every owner, or managing agent, if one is required or otherwise appointed, shall have in its possession and immediately available for inspection or use by the village:


1. Keys to all common area locks at the multiple-family dwelling.


2. Copies of all current leases and their respective applications.


3. Copies of all lease applications for the past year.


I. If any clubhouse or recreation building or facility at a multiple-family dwelling is to be rented with or without consideration by thirty five (35) people or more, the owner shall be responsible for making sure a written application for such rental is completed stating the applicant's name, address, date of birth, home and work telephone numbers, reason for rental, if alcohol will be served or sold and the date, beginning time and ending time of rental. The owner is also responsible for making sure that proper security is provided as approved by the chief of police or his designated representative. If alcohol is to be present, the owner shall be responsible for compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances of the village relating to alcoholic liquor.


J. From and after the effective date of this chapter, no dwelling unit shall be rented without the owner having first obtained a written application containing or having attached thereto the following information:


1. Name, address, birth date, social security number, driver's license number, work and home telephone numbers of each applicant.


2. A copy of each applicant's driver's license and work ID (if any) shall be attached to the application.


3. A list of the current and all residences during the previous three (3) years, including addresses, name of landlord and reason for leaving.


4. Name, address, birth date, social security number, driver's license number, work and home telephone numbers of all other persons who will be residing in the dwelling unit.


5. Name, address and telephone number of nearest relative or friends (at least 2) for emergency contact purposes.


6. The make, model, color, year and current license plate numbers of all cars, boats and trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc., owned or used by the persons who will reside in the dwelling unit.


7. A certification as to the correctness of the information being provided. (Ord. 2012-42, 7-26-2012)