VILLAGE OF ADDISON CODE

Village of Addison – DuPage County, Illinois
Updated through December 31, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

* This table of contents is intended only as a general guide. Detailed lists of contents of each chapter, by section, are contained at the beginning of each chapter.

CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Code designated and cited.
Definitions and rules of construction.
Catchlines of sections.
Severability.
General penalty; continuing violations.
Price and cost of ordinances.
Record and memorandum of ordinances.
Proof of ordinance.
Enacting style of ordinances.
Passage, publication, effective date, etc., of ordinances generally.
Approval or veto by Mayor; effect of failure to return to board on disapproval.
Reconsideration; passage over veto.
Provisions construed as continuations of existing ordinances.
Filing of copies of statutes, codes, etc.
Corporate seal
Fiscal year.
Surety Bonds.
Disclosure of interest in real estate.
Indemnification of certain officials.

CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION.

Elections--Method of conducting generally.
Qualifications for elective office generally.
Interest of village officers or employees in contracts, purchases of property, etc.
Payments by director of finance.
Qualifications for appointment to boards or commissions.
Village Board
Meetings

Committees.

Building, Zoning and Development Committee.
Finance and Policies Committee.
Public Health, Safety and Judicial Committee.
Other committees; reports.
Deputy Mayor

Officers and Employees.

President\Mayor
Clerk

Officials Appointed by Board.

Treasurer.
Manager.
Attorney.
Chief of Police.

Persons Hired by Manager.

Assistant Village Manager/Director of Community Development.
Director of Human Ressources/Risk Management
Public Works Director.
Director of Environmental Services.
Director of Community Relations.
Director of Finance

Boards and Commissions.

Board of Local Improvements.
Plan Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
Cultural Arts Development Commission.
Historical Commission.
Commercial and Industrial Commission.
Tenant and Landlord Commission
Blood Bank Commission.
Electrical Commission.
Special Events Commission.
Senior Citizens Commission.
Hearing Board and Hearing Officer --Contracts
Citizens Advisory Council.

Noncompensated Positions

Special Assistant to the Mayor

CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Local Liquor Control Commissioner
Records of licenses issued
Transporting, etc., in motor vehicles.
Peddling.
Possession of alcohol by minors; consumption in public places prohibited

Local retail liquor license.

Required; violation of terms prohibited.
Processing of applications.
Persons ineligible for license.
Application for license
Mandatory Alcohol Awareness Training
Advisory Liquor Control Commission
License contents.
Classification and fees generally.
Application fee.
Number of licenses to be issued.
Term; Proration of fees.
Renewal
Transferability
Display.
Changes of location of business; personnel.
Suspension and revocation.
Multiple locations.
Insurance.

Operation of licensed Establishments.

Permitting consumption without license
Outside sales, service and consumption prohibited.
Curb service.
Opening and closing hours.
Extension of hours.
View of interior of building from street.
Sanitary conditions of premises generally.
Employment of persons with infectious diseases.
Stores selling school supplies.
Gambling.
Improper exhibitions.
Solicitation.
Refilling original packages.
Responsibility for agents and employees.
Unlawful possession and consumption by person under age.
Parental responsibility.
Responsibility of the owner or occupant of premises.
Sale by licensee to underaged and certain other persons.
Employment of underaged persons.
Happy hours prohibited.

CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS AND FOWL.

In general
Dogs
Keeping of certain animals and reptiles
Cats

CHAPTER 5. BICYCLES.

Inspection of license plate, mechanical condition, etc.
Serial number
Use without consent of owner.
Required equipment.
Regulations
Registration and licensing.
Dealers; rental agencies

CHAPTER 6. BUILDING CODE.

Adoption of Codes
Administration
Types of Inspections
Fees
Fire protection
Elevators
Plumbing
Electric
Foundations
Residential structures
Accessory structures
Miscellaneous
Cross connection

CHAPTER 7. CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCIES.

Emergency Committee.
Civil Emergencies

CHAPTER 8. FINANCE AND TAXATION.

Deposit of annexation fees.
Leasing Occupation Tax; Retailers Occupation Tax.
Service Occupation Tax.
Economic Development and Pollution Control Facilities Bonds.
Municipal Use Tax.
Real Estate Transfer Tax.
Automobile Renting Occupation Tax.
Automobile Renting Tax.
Hotel-Motel Room Tax.
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax
Cable/Video Service Provider Fee
PEG Access Support Fee
Customer service and privacy protection law

CHAPTER 9. HEALTH AND SANITATION.

Jurisdiction; permit required, issuance.
Grading requirements.
Building foundation elevation.
Drainage obstruction prohibited.
Sump pump discharge.
Hazardous material spills.

CHAPTER 10. LICENSES.

Applications and administration.
Fees.
Exemptions.
Display.
Coin operated amusement or vending devices.
Carnivals.
Laundromats
House and garage sales.
Massage establishments.
Housing--Multiple Family licensing and inspection.
Flea markets.
Street and sidewalk vending
Tattoo and body piercing establishments
Fireworks

CHAPTER 11. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.

In general.
Parades.
Obstruction of driver's view.
Quiet zones.
Enforcement and obedience to traffic regulations.

Operation of Vehicles

State license required.
Proper side of highway.
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions.

Dragracing.
Dimming headlights.
Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
One way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
Following too closely
Driving onto or from controlled access roadways.
Turning at intersections.
Starting.
Driving on divided roadways.
Stop or turn signals
Right-of-way at intersections
Emerging from alley, driveway or building.
Duty on approach of authorized emergency vehicle.
Obedience to signal indicating approach of train.
Stopping at all railroad grade crossings
Stopping to avoid obstructing traffic.
Backing.
U-turns.
Coasting.
Following fire apparatus.
Crossing fire hose.
Driving in funeral or other procession identification of funeral procession.
Driving on sidewalk.
Driving while under influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drugs.
Reckless driving.
Vehicles making loud or unnecessary noises.
Speed restrictions.
One-way streets.
Truck routes.
Riding on motorcycles.
Use of motorcycles, minibikes, golf carts, etc.
Village motor vehicle or motor bicycle license.
Equipment on vehicles.

Stopping, standing and parking.

Prohibited for certain streets.
Prohibited for specified areas.
Prohibited for certain purposes.
In alleys.
In loading zones, in front of entrance to hospitals and hotels, etc.
Thirty minute parking between 2:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M.
Unauthorized use of handicapped spaces
Use of bus stops and taxicab stands
Overnight parking of trucks and construction equipment.
Trailers and semi-trailers.
Vehicles with reflectors.
Presumption of owner's liability.

Traffic control devices.

Traffic control signal legend.
Pedestrian control signals.
Lane control signals.
Flashing signals.
Unauthorized signs, signals or markings.
Interference with official traffic control devices.

Accidents.

Duty of drivers.
Duty of occupant or owner of vehicles to make report.

Pedestrians.

Right-of-way at crosswalk.
Crossing at other than crosswalk; standing; loitering.
Duty to use right half of crosswalks.
Walking on streets.
Blind pedestrians.
Solicitation of rides.

Size, Weight and Load.

Certain heavy vehicles prohibited on village streets.
Liability for damages caused by heavy vehicles.
Maximum size.
Maximum height and length.
Required markings for second division vehicles.
Projecting loads on passenger vehicles.
Planking edge of pavement
Spilling loads on highways; covering loads.
Towed vehicles.
Compliance with weight requirements of state law.
Village manager to route vehicles.
Industrial truck routes
Police officers to weigh vehicles, etc.
Liability of owner/operator for violation of '11-128.

Abandoned, hazardous or unlawful vehicles

Illinois Motor Vehicle Code provisions adopted.

Registration
Proof of insurance.
Traffic signs, signals and markings.
Accidents.
Speed restrictions.
Driving on right side of roadway.
Turning and starting and signals.
Right-of-way.
Pedestrians' rights and duties.
Special stops required.
Stopping, standing and parking.
Miscellaneous laws.
Backing.
Motorcycles.
Opening and closing doors.
House trailers.
Coasting.
Fire apparatus.
School buses.
Farm tractors.
Funeral processions.
Operating ambulances.
All-terrain vehicles.
Vehicle immobilization program.
Notice and hearing.
Impoundment.

CHAPTER 12. NUISANCES.

Operation of businesses.
Prohibition of firearm sales
Pollution/improper disposal
Plants and weeds.
Construction noise.
Landscape waste composting.
Dutch elm disease

CHAPTER 13. OFFENSES--MISCELLANEOUS.

Assault; fighting; etc.
Bills, advertisements, etc.
Curfew for minors
Disorderly conduct.
Disturbing assemblages.
False alarms.
Injury to public property.
Noise violations
Public indecency.
Shopping carts.
Trespasses.
Trick or treating.
Vandalism.
Spiritualism and fortune telling.
Retail theft--Definitions.
Fireworks.
Obscenity.
Sale of harmful material to minors.
Sale of precious stones.
Purchase or exchange from minors, intoxicated persons and thieves prohibited.
Transfer of smoking materials prohibited to minors.
Possession of cannabis unlawful.
Drug paraphernalia.
Raffles.
Truancy prohibited.
Solicitation materials--private property.
Impersonating member of police, fraternal or veteran's organization

CHAPTER 14. POLICE.

Appointments.
Chaplain.
Powers and duties of Chief.
Board of Police Commissioners.
Police Pension Fund.
Telephone devices and attachments.
Regulation of alarm systems.
Fees for accident reports.
Bail bond fee

CHAPTER 15. REFUSE AND GARBAGE.

Receptacles---Maintenance.
Deposit on street; placement on curb for collection.
Citations for violations; penalties and procedures.

CHAPTER 16. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS.

Permit.
Revocation.
Peddler--License required.
Restrictions.
Trespass prohibited.

CHAPTER 17. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS.

Obstructions.
Injury to pavements.
Use for display of goods for sale; writing or marking on pavements.
Construction and maintenance of barbed wire or electric fences.
Throwing, etc., glass, nails, etc., on street
Permit required for constructing, repairing pavement.
Excavations.
Trees and shrubs.
House numbering.
Snow removal.
Construction of utilities in public rights-of-way.

CHAPTER 18. SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE.

The Subdivision Control Ordinance of the Village is not included in this volume, but is on file in the Community Development Department.

CHAPTER 19. TAXICABS.

Licensing; inspecting; applications.
Duty of owners to furnish service.
Abandonment of service.
Colors and business names.
Prepayment of fare; duty to convey persons.
Receipts for fares.
Rates.
Parking or standing at stands.
Cruising; interfering with access.
Insurance.
Private contracts.
Reciprocating municipalities.
Vehicle licenses
Fee; transfer.
Revocation or suspension.
Driver's licenses required.
Fee; transfer between municipalities.
Application; administration.
Suspension and revocation
Taximeters.

CHAPTER 20. WATER AND SEWERS.

Water and Sewer Departments--jurisdiction.
Special fees for connections.
Construction and location of sewerage facilities adjacent to water supply wells.
Accounts required of director of finance.
Private wells to be abandoned and sealed.
Abandoned wells to be capped and sealed.

Water.

"Water Department" defined.
Compliance of plumbing prerequisite to turn on.
Resale of water lawfully obtained from village supply.
Tampering with waterworks or water supply system.
Extension of service, turn-on fee.
Water main tap-on fees; permits.
Meters.
Establishing water service
Deposits to secure payment
Mandatory connection; turning water on
Private source to be disconnected.
Manner of making connections.
Repairs to service pipes and plumbing.
Restrictions on use.

Sewers.

Depositing excrement, garbage, etc.
Installation of toilet facilities required.
Right of entry of Village employees
Violations.
Garage drainage.
Connections and specifications.
Sewer tap-on fees.
Materials.
Joints.
Pipe laying.
Excavations.
Prevention of infiltration.
Inspection prior to issuance of permit or plat approval
Certain Discharges and connections prohibited.
Inspection prior to transfer of property.
Sump pumps.
Requirements for toilets installed below ground level.
Gravity sewers and other drain lines.
Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
Control manholes.
Construction of storm water drains, downspouts, etc.
Discharges into storm sewers prohibited.
Rates and charges.
Meters.
Bills and billing.
Failure to pay.
Revenues--Receipt and disposition by collector.
Liens.
Mandatory meter reading.

CHAPTER 21. WEAPONS.

Carrying concealed weapon.
Sale of firearms or air guns to minors; sale of knives; sale of firearms
Discharging firearms or air guns.
Bartering.

CHAPTER 22. ZONING ORDINANCE

The Zoning Ordinance of the Village is on file in the office of the Village Clerk.

CHAPTER 23. WASTEWATER TREATMENT, INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT, AND SEWERS

General provisions
Unlawful deposition, discharge of wastes
Mandatory sewer hookup
Private disposal systems
Permit required
Building sewer, materials--construction.
Grease, oil and sand interceptors.
Predischarge facilities maintenance.
Inspection of easements.
Wastewater service charges.
Computation of wastewater service charge; bills.
Lien--Notice of delinquency; foreclosure.
Revenues.
Notice of rates, access to records.
Wastewater treatment and pretreatment regulations.
Prohibitive discharge standards
Allocation of pollutants
Pretreatment
Wastewater discharge permits
Denial of permit and appeal procedure
Reporting requirements for permittee
Monitoring facilities
Enforcement procedures and management system
Department of Environmental Services
Compliance screening
Revocation of permit
Time frames for typical enforcement escalation
Penalties and costs

CHAPTER 24. HOUSING REGULATIONS.

Adoption of Property Maintenance Code
Enforcement

CHAPTER 25. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION.

Sale of condominium unit.
Conversion occupancy permit.
Fees.
Waiver of responsibility.
Inspection upon warrant.
Notice of violations.

CHAPTER 26. STORM WATER AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT

Drainage system.
Minimization of runoff volumes and rates.
Release rates.
Water quality and multiple uses.
Design criteria and standards.
Floodplain management.
Base flood elevation.
Occupation and use of flood fringe areas.
Occupation and use of identified floodways.
Occupation and use of SFHA areas.
Administration and Enforcement.
Variances.
Countywide Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance

CHAPTER 27. SIGNS

Administrator.
Application for permit.
Permit fees.
Signs not subject to fee.
Insurance bond requirements.
Removal of signs.
Variances.
Prohibitions.
Exceptions.
Maintenance specifications.
Electrical requirements.
Wind pressure and load requirements.
Sign structure and support requirements.
Illumination intensity requirements.
Awnings and canopies.
Marquees.
Off-premises signs.
Freestanding sign.
Wall signs.
Changeable copy (automatic electric).
Window signs.
Temporary signs.
Service station signs.
Shopping center signs.
Directional/informational signs.
Permanent development signs.
Underground utility facilities signs.
Interstate highway wall sign.
Engraved wood sign by governmental agencies.
Signs located in residential use districts.
Signs located in B/P and B-1 districts.
Signs located in B-2, B-3, B-4 and B-5 districts.
Signs in manufacturing districts.
Nonconforming signs

CHAPTER 28. FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES.

Definitions.
Discrimination in real estate transactions prohibited.
Complaint procedures.

CHAPTER 29. Telecommunications Infrastructure Maintenance Fee

Repealed in its entirety by Ordinance No. O-03-119.

CHAPTER 31. ETHICS.

 

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