[Ord. 7-17-1972, § 1; Ord. 87-16, 11-16-1987, §§ 1, 3, 4; Ord., 1-22-1990, § 1; Ord. 95-03, 3-20-1995, § 2; Ord. 98-07, 3-16-1998, § 1; Ord. 2003-09, 6-16-2003, § 1; Ord.
2009-11, 10-19-2009, § 2; Ord. 2010-07, 5-3-2010, § 1]
(a)
Adoption. A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village, being marked and designated as the international building code, 2003 edition, including appendix Chapter F, entitled "Rodent Proofing" (no other appendices are hereby adopted), as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the building code of the Village of Elmwood Park 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 structures as herein provided and 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 building code on file in the office of the Village Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Amendments. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert: "Village of Elmwood Park."
(2)
Section 101.4.1 is amended as follows: "Electrical. The
provisions of the most current edition of the national electrical
code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including
alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures,
fittings and appurtenances thereto."
(3)
Section 101.4.4 is amended as follows: "Plumbing. The
provisions of the most current edition of the state of Illinois plumbing
code shall apply to the installation, alteration, repair and replacement
of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings
and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system
and all aspects of a medical gas system."
(4)
Section 105.2, "Work Exempt From Permit," is amended
by deleting exemptions 1 through 6, 9, 10 and 12. Exemption number
7 is amended by deleting the word "cabinets."
(5)
Section 106.3 is amended by adding the following subsection: "106.3.4.3 Design Professional Required. All building plans
for new construction projects or structural alterations exceeding
$10,000 shall be stamped by an Illinois licensed architect or structural
engineer. Exception: Interior alterations of a minor nature that do
not require the removal or relocation of any load-bearing or non-load-bearing
wall or structural support beam."
(6)
Section 1612.3 is amended by inserting the words "Village of Elmwood
Park" to specify jurisdiction and "August 19, 2008" to specify the
date of issuance.
(7)
Section 1805.4.5 is amended in its entirety as follows: "Timber
Footings. Timber footings are prohibited."
(8)
Section 1805.4.6 is amended in its entirety as follows: "Wood
Foundations. Wood foundations are prohibited."
(11)
Section 3401.3 is amended as follows: Compliance With
Other Codes. Alterations, repairs, additions and changes of
occupancy to existing structures shall comply with the provisions
for alterations, repairs, additions and changes of occupancy in the
international fire code, the most current edition of the state of
Illinois plumbing code, the international property maintenance code,
the international mechanical code, the international residential code
and the most current edition of the national electrical code.
(12)
Section 3410.2, entitled "Applicability," is hereby
amended by inserting: "July 1, 2003."
(c)
Fees and Costs.
(1)
Building Permit Fees. Permit fees for new construction, alterations,
additions and/or repairs shall be calculated as follows:
(2)
Estimated Cost of Construction. The estimated cost of construction
shall be determined by the building commissioner (code official) as
follows:
(A)
The building commissioner may accept an estimate furnished to
him by the applicant for the permit; or
(B)
The building commissioner may make such estimate based upon
published figures based upon the cost of construction or similar projects
in the Chicago metropolitan area; or
(C)
The building commissioner may require or accept a certificate
of the cost of construction from a licensed architect or a registered
structural professional engineer; or
(D)
The building commissioner may require or accept a sworn affidavit
by the owner or the owner's agent, accompanied by a copy of the contract
for the construction for which the permit is to be issued; or
(E)
In the event the building commissioner chooses not to accept
the estimate provided by the applicant and elects to determine the
cost of construction by methods described in Subsection (c)(2)(B),
(c)(2)(C) or (c)(2)(D) of this section, or any combination thereof,
the method that establishes the lowest estimated cost of construction
shall become the basis for determining the permit fee.
(3)
Additional Costs to Be Reimbursed. In addition to the permit fees
specified hereinabove, all applicants for permits shall be required
to reimburse the Village for all expenses incurred by the Village
for the review of plans, drawings or permit applications by third
parties who are not employees of the Village (e.g., International
Code Council, outside engineers).
(d)
Saving Clause. Nothing in this section or in the building code hereby
adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending
in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any
cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance
hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any
character be lost, impaired or affected by this section.
(e)
Revisions Adopted. There is hereby adopted each and every revision
of said code hereinafter made, a new and revised edition of the code
being published every three years. Said revised codes and all supplements
thereto, when adopted by the International Code Council, shall supersede
all other previous editions, supplements and printings in conflict
therewith. The provisions of such codes shall govern all matters covered
therein to the extent that the same are not in conflict with any provisions
of this Village code or other ordinances of the Village.
[Ord. 2003-11, 6-16-2003, § 1; Ord. 2018-55, 8-6-2018, eff. 10-1-2018]
(a)
Adoption. A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Elmwood Park, being marked and designated as the international residential code, 2003 edition, excluding all appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the residential code of the Village of Elmwood Park for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; and 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 residential code on file in the office of the Village Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Amendments. The following sections are hereby revised:
(1)
Section R101.1. Insert: "Village of Elmwood Park."
(2)
Section R105.2 is amended by deleting building exemptions numbered
1 through 5 and 9, and amending building exemption number 6 by deleting
the word "cabinets."
(3)
Table R301.2(1) is amended by inserting the following criteria
into the appropriate heading: Ground snow load "25 lbs/sqft," Wind
speed (mph) "90," Seismic design category "A," Weathering "severe,"
Frost line depth "42 inches," Termite "slight to moderate," Decay
"slight to moderate," Winter design temp "-4 degrees F.," Ice shield
underlayment required "yes," Flood hazard "yes," Air freezing index
"1000," Mean annual temp "50 degrees F."
(4)
Section R324 is added thereto as follows:
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R324. Rodent Proofing
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R324.1 General. Building additions, decks, patio
enclosures, or any structure added to an existing foundation not provided
with a continuous foundation shall be provided with protection against
rodents at grade by either an apron, in accordance with Section R324.1.1,
or a floor slab, in accordance with Section R324.1.2.
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R324.1.1 Apron. Where an apron is provided, the
apron shall not be less than eight inches above, nor less than 24
inches below grade. The apron shall not terminate below the lower
edge of the siding material. The apron shall be constructed of an
approved nondecayable, water- resistant rat proofing material of required
strength and shall be installed around the entire perimeter of the
building. Where constructed of masonry or concrete materials, the
apron shall not be less than four inches in thickness.
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R324.1.2 Grade Floors. Where continuous concrete
floor slabs are provided, open spaces shall not be left between the
slab and walls, and openings in the slab shall be protected.
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(5)
Section R402.1, Wood Foundation. Amend this section
in its entirety as follows: "Wood foundations are prohibited."
(6)
Section R402.1.1, Fasteners. Delete this section
in its entirety.
(7)
Section R402.1.2, Wood Treatment. Delete this section
in its entirety.
(8)
Section R504, Pressure Preservatively Treated-Wood Floors
(on ground). Amend this section in its entirety as follows:
"Pressure Preservatively treated-wood floors (on ground) are prohibited."
Delete all subsections within Section R504.
(9)
Chapter 25, Plumbing Administration. Delete this
chapter in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with most current
edition of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended.
(10)
Chapter 26, General Plumbing Requirements. Delete
this chapter in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with the most
current edition of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted
and amended.
(11)
Chapter 27, Plumbing Fixtures. Delete this chapter
in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with the most current edition
of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as Adopted and amended.
(12)
Chapter 28, Water Heaters. Delete this chapter
in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with the most current edition
of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended.
(13)
Chapter 29, Water Supply and Distribution. Delete
this chapter in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with the most
current edition of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted
and amended.
(14)
Chapter 30, Sanitary Drainage. Delete this chapter
in its entirety. All plumbing shall comply with the most current edition
of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended.
(15)
Chapter 31, Vents. Delete this chapter in its entirety.
All plumbing shall comply with the most current edition of the State
of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended.
(16)
Chapter 32, Traps. Delete this chapter in its entirety.
All plumbing shall comply with the most current edition of the State
of Illinois Plumbing Code as adopted and amended.
(17)
Chapter 33, General Requirements. Delete this chapter
in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and installation
shall comply with the most current edition of the National Electrical
Code as adopted and amended.
(18)
Chapter 34, Electrical Definitions. Delete this
chapter in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and installation
shall comply with the most current edition of the National Electrical
Code as adopted and amended.
(19)
Chapter 35, Services. Delete this chapter in its
entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and installation shall comply
with the most current edition of the National Electrical Code as adopted
and amended.
(20)
Chapter 36, Branch Circuit and Feeder Requirements. Delete this chapter in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment,
and installation shall comply with the most current edition of the
National Electrical Code as adopted and amended.
(21)
Chapter 37, Wiring Methods. Delete this chapter
in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and installation
shall comply with the most current edition of the National Electrical
Code as adopted and amended.
(22)
Chapter 38, Power And Lighting Distribution. Delete
this chapter in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and
installation shall comply with the most current edition of the national
electrical code as adopted and amended.
(23)
Chapter 39, Devices And Luminaries. Delete this
chapter in its entirety. All electrical work, equipment, and installation
shall comply with the most current edition of the national electrical
code as adopted and amended.
(24)
Chapter 43, Referenced Standards, is amended by
inserting the national electrical code, the most current edition as
adopted and amended, in place of the ICC electrical code, wherever
it may appear, and by inserting the state of Illinois plumbing code,
the most current edition as adopted and amended, in place of the international
plumbing code, wherever it may appear.
(25)
Section R.703, Exterior Covering.
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Section R.703, entitled "Exterior Covering," is further supplemented
and amended by adding thereto as follows:
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Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Section
R.703., the exterior wall coverings of all walls along the front yard
and all walls along any side yard adjoining a street shall be constructed
by using the same uniform material for the full height of the building.
(For example, if the front exterior wall of a structure is constructed
using brick, then brick must be used for the full height of the front
exterior wall. As another example, on a corner lot, if the front exterior
wall covering is brick and the side exterior wall coverings are brick,
then brick must be used for the full height of the front exterior
wall, and brick must be used for the full height of the side exterior
walls.) This requirement shall not be applicable to the alteration
of an existing structure by the construction of a dormer which increases
the above-grade square footage of such structure by 30% or less.
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Notwithstanding the above, for any new construction of detached
one- and two-family dwellings and townhomes not more than three stories
above grade plane in height, and for any alteration or enlargement
of any such dwelling of which two or more exterior walls were removed,
demolished or replaced, and for which an application for a building
permit was made on or after October 1, 2018, which includes construction
or alteration of two or more exterior walls, the exterior wall coverings
of all walls along the front and side yards shall be constructed by
using brick for the full height of the building.
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(c)
Saving Clause. Nothing in this section or in the Residential Code
hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding
pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred,
or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act
or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or
remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this section.
(d)
Revisions Adopted. There is hereby adopted each and every revision
of said code hereinafter made, said code being revised annually by
the International Code Council, and a new and revised edition of the
code being published every three years. Said revised codes and all
supplements thereto, when adopted by the International Code Council,
shall supersede all other previous editions, supplements and printings
in conflict therewith. The provisions of such codes shall govern all
matters covered therein to the extent that the same are not in conflict
with any provisions of this Village Code or other ordinances of the
Village.
[Ord. 4-3-1978, § 1]
No dormer hereinafter erected on any existing structure in the
Village shall exceed 2/3 the length of the building or 20 feet, whichever
is less.
(a)
No permit, for any dormer in excess of 12 feet in length, shall be
issued unless and until the applicant owner has executed a restrictive
covenant, in form and substance satisfactory to the Village Attorney,
for recording in the official records of the County of Cook.
(1)
Such covenant shall provide for maintenance of the structure as a
single-family residence without conversion, expansion or occupancy
as a multiple dwelling unit and shall further provide that in default
of such covenant the Village may terminate occupancy of such structure
and require deconversion at the then owner's sole cost and expense.
(2)
Any party violating the provisions hereof or occupying or permitting
occupancy of any single-family residence as a multiple-family dwelling
unit shall be subject to a fine of $100 per day for each day such
violation exists.
(b)
In all respects such construction shall fully comply with all other
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, Building Code and Village Code
as the same now exist or may thereafter be amended.
[Ord. 95-03, 3-20-1995, § 1; Ord. 2003-10, 6-16-2003, § 1; Ord.
2012-03, 4-2-2012]
(a)
Adoption. A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Village of Elmwood Park, being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2012 edition, excluding all appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the Village of Elmwood Park 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; the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use, and the demolitions 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 Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Amendments. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:
(1)
Section 101.1. Insert: "Village of Elmwood Park."
(2)
Section 101.3 is amended as follows: "Intent. This
Code shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to
ensure public health, safety and welfare insofar as they are affected
by the continued occupancy and maintenance of structures and premises.
Existing structures and premises that do not comply with these provisions
shall be altered or repaired to provide a minimum level of health
and safety as required herein. Repairs, alterations, additions to
and change of occupancy in existing buildings shall comply with the
international building code or the international residential code,
as applicable."
(3)
Section 103.5, entitled "Fees," is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(4)
Section 106.1, entitled "Unlawful Acts," is amended
as follows:
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"Unlawful Acts. It shall be unlawful for any person,
firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move,
remove, demolish, maintain or occupy any building, structure or equipment
regulated by this Code, or cause anything to be done, in conflict
with or in violation of any of the provisions of this Code."
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(5)
Section 106.2, entitled "Notice Of Violation,"
is amended as follows:
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"Notice Of Violation. The code official is authorized
to serve notice of a violation on the person responsible for the erection,
construction, alteration, extension, repair, removal, demolition,
maintenance or occupancy of a building, structure or equipment in
violation of the provisions of this Code, or in violation of a permit
or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code."
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(6)
Section 106.3, entitled "Prosecution Of Violation," is amended as follows:
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"Prosecution Of Violation. The code official is
authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to prosecute
the violation in any appropriate proceeding at law, administratively,
or in equity to restrain, correct or abate such violation, or to require
removal or termination of any unlawful occupancy of the building or
structure in violation of the provisions of this Code or of the order
or direction made pursuant thereto."
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(7)
Section 106.4, entitled "Violation Penalties,"
is amended as follows:
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"Violation Penalties. Any person who shall violate
a provision of this Code, or fails to comply therewith, or with any
of the requirements thereof, shall be prosecuted within the limits
provided by state or local laws, and shall be fined in an amount not
less than $50 and no more than $750 for each violation proven. Each
day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall
be deemed a separate offense."
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(8)
Section 107.1, entitled "Notice To Person Responsible," is hereby deleted in its entirety.
(9)
Section 107.2, entitled "Form," is hereby deleted
in its entirety.
(10)
Section 107.3, entitled "Method Of Service," is
hereby renumbered as Section 107.1, to be entitled "Method Of
Service."
(11)
Section 107.4, entitled "Penalties," is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
(12)
Section 107.5, entitled "Transfer Of Ownership,"
is hereby renumbered as Section 107.2, to be entitled "Transfer
Of Ownership."
(13)
Section 111, entitled "Means Of Appeal," including
Paragraphs 111.1 through and including Paragraph 111.8, is hereby
deleted in its entirety.
(14)
Section 302.4, entitled "Weeds," is amended by
inserting eight inches for the maximum height of weeds.
(15)
Section 304.14, entitled "Insect Screens," is amended
by inserting "April 1" to indicate the "from" date and "October 31"
to indicate the "to" date.
(16)
Section 505.1, entitled "General," is amended by
substituting the "state of Illinois plumbing code as adopted and amended"
in place of "the international plumbing code."
(17)
Section 602.2, entitled "Residential Occupancies," is amended by substituting "table R301.2(1) in the international
residential code as adopted and amended" in place of "appendix D of
the international plumbing code," and by deleting the exception in
its entirety.
(18)
Section 602.3, entitled "Heat Supply," is amended
by inserting "after September 15" to indicate the "from" date and
"through June 1" to indicate the "to" date, and by substituting "table
R301.2(1) in the international residential code as adopted and amended"
in place of "appendix D of the international plumbing code," and by
deleting exception no. 2 in its entirety.
(c)
Saving Clause. Nothing in this section or in the property maintenance
code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding
pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred,
or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act
or ordinance hereby repealed, nor shall any just or legal right or
remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this section.
(d)
Revisions Adopted. There is hereby adopted each and every revision
of said code hereinafter made, said code being revised annually by
the International Code Council, and a new and revised edition of the
code being published every three years. Said revised codes and all
supplements thereto, when adopted by the International Code Council,
shall supersede all other previous editions, supplements and printings
in conflict therewith. The provisions of such codes shall govern all
matters covered therein to the extent that the same are not in conflict
with any provisions of this Village code or other ordinances of the
Village.
[Ord. 87-15, 11-16-1987, §§ 1, 3, 4; Ord., 1-22-1990, § 1; Ord. 2003-08, 6-16-2003, § 1]
(a)
Adoption. A certain document, three copies of which are on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Elmwood Park, being marked and designated as the international mechanical code, 2003 edition, excluding all appendix chapters, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the mechanical code of the Village of Elmwood Park, regulating and governing the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of mechanical systems as herein provided; and the 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 mechanical code on file in the office of the Village Clerk, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions, changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Amendments. The following sections are hereby revised:
(1)
Section 101.1: Insert: "Village of Elmwood Park."
(2)
Section 106.5.2, Fee Schedule. Amend as follows:
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"The fees for mechanical work permits shall be as provided in Section 10-1(c) of the code of the Village of Elmwood Park."
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(3)
Section 108.4. Insert: "Misdemeanor," "$750," "Six months."
(4)
Section 108.5. Insert: "not less than $500," "not more than
$750," where appropriate.
(c)
Saving Clause. Nothing in this section or in the mechanical code
hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding
pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred,
or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing, under any act
or ordinance hereby repealed; nor shall any just or legal right or
remedy of any character be lost, impaired or affected by this section.
(d)
Revisions Adopted. There is hereby adopted each and every revision
of said code hereinafter made, said code being revised annually by
the International Code Council, and a new and revised edition of the
code being published every three years. Said revised codes and all
supplements thereto, when adopted by the International Code Council,
shall supersede all other previous editions, supplements and printings
in conflict therewith. The provisions of such codes shall govern all
matters covered therein to the extent that the same are not in conflict
with any provisions of this Village code or other ordinances of the
Village.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Section 10-2C, Local Administrative
Code Hearing Procedures, adopted by Ord. 93-103, 12-20-1993, § 1; as amended
by Ord. 2001-2, 2-5-2001, § 1, was repealed 6-3-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-47]
[Ord. 7-21-1980, § 1; Ord. 88-32, 4-18-1988, § 1; Ord.
98-07, 3-16-1998, § 2]
(a)
No demolition of buildings or structures located within the corporate
limits of the Village shall take place, without the owner of said
property having first obtained a permit for demolition issued by the
building commissioner.
(b)
The following fee schedule shall apply for demolition permits:
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Fee
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Residential garages or porches
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$25 per structure
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Buildings 20,000 cubic feet or less in volume
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$5 per 1,000 cubic portion thereof
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Buildings in excess of 20,000 cubic feet in volume
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$100 plus $3 for each additional 1,000 cubic feet or portion
thereof in excess of 20,000 cubic feet
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(c)
Prior to any demolition permit being issued the applicant must:
(1)
Complete an application form promulgated by the building commissioner
which form shall include a legal description of the property involved,
a certification of insurance in the amount required for the premises
in question, and an acknowledgement by the contractor that he has
knowledge of all relevant Village ordinances and codes and will abide
by the same.
(2)
Furnish a valid state highway permit issued to the owner and contractor
by the Illinois department of transportation, when necessary.
(3)
Furnish written authorization of the owner of the premises and the
owner's consent to the demolition.
(4)
Furnish a copy of releases obtained from all utilities having service
connections with the structure, and proof of service of notice to
all persons required pursuant to the BOCA national building code.
(5)
Submit a copy of demolition plans or specifications to the building
commissioner, along with an estimated timetable for demolition, and
a list of all salvage contractors to be used. All plans or specifications
shall be subject to review by the Village Engineer, with the applicant
to bear the cost of such review.
(6)
Furnish to the Village a $10,000 license/permit bond as required
by this Code; a $50,000 street obstruction/scaffolding bond when required;
and a $10,000 sidewalk access bond when required. In addition, each
contractor shall be required to maintain a minimum of a $5,000,000
protective liability insurance coverage with the Village named as
an insured thereon for any demolition other than a garage, porch or
single-family residence. Each bond shall contain the following language:
Principal shall faithfully observe and fully comply with the
provisions of all applicable ordinances of the Village of Elmwood
Park and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Village of Elmwood
Park and any other person who may be injured thereby against any and
all loss, cost, damage or expense incurred directly or indirectly
by reason of (1) failure of the principal to observe any ordinance
of the Village pertaining to wrecking, demolition, and/or excavations,
(2) failure of the principal to observe all rules and regulations
established under the authority of any ordinances of the Village pertaining
to wrecking, demolition, and/or excavations, (3) negligence of the
firm or its employees performing or protecting any wrecking, demolition,
or excavation site, (4) failure of the principal to correct or complete
any error or omission which fails to comply with the applicable ordinances
of the Village of Elmwood Park.
(The paragraph above must be incorporated into the body of the
bond and not attached.)
(7)
When applicable, as determined by the building commissioner, perform
soil boring tests on the subject property and furnish a copy of the
results of said tests to the building commissioner, and to take any
additional precautions required by the building commissioner in connection
with such tests.
(8)
Furnish such other information or documents to the building commissioner
as he may reasonably require.
[Ord. 3-19-1990, § 1]
All persons who are required to perform or submit to tests and
inspections of elevators, dumbwaiters, escalators and conveyor equipment,
as required by Article 26 of the BOCA national building code, as amended,
shall pay to the Village an administrative fee of $50 each time said
inspection or testing is required. Said fee shall be in addition to
any other costs required for the performance of such tests or inspections.
