Vacant buildings that are indefinitely vacant and in a state
of disrepair or boarded are public nuisances in that they contribute
to the decrease in value of surrounding properties, precipitate disinvestment
by neighboring owners, provide a location for criminal activity, undermine
the aesthetic character of the neighborhood and Village, and have
other undesirable effects.
The Village is authorized to perform or provide for property
maintenance activities to abate the nuisance caused by a vacant building,
including the following:
A. Cutting and removal of neglected weeds, grass, trees, and bushes as authorized §§
96-20 through
96-25 of this Code and ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-7;
B. Pest control activities, as authorized by ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-8;
C. Removal of infected trees as authorized by ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-20-12;
D. Removal of garbage, debris, and graffiti as authorized by ILCS Ch.
65, Act 5, § 11-20-13; and
E. Removal, securing, and enclosing abandoned residential properties
as authorized by ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5, § 11-31-1.01.