O-23-21VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 0-23-21
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 6 OF
"THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS, 1975,"
AS AMENDED TO REQUIRE CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION SIGNAGE
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a home rule municipal corporation in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970;
and
WHEREAS, the Village has the authority to adopt ordinances and to promulgate
rules and regulations that pertain to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 6 of "The Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield, Illinois,
1975," as amended ("Code'), establishes, among other things, regulations related to
demolition and construction in the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to amend its construction and demolition regulations
to require those engaging in such activities to post notice on the property to: (i) provide for
more efficient communication in the event that there are code violations or any issues caused
by the construction and demolition; and (ii) provide notice to neighbors that a property may
be subject to demolition or construction activities; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best
interest of the Village and its residents to amend the Village Code pursuant to this
Ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
SECTION ONE: RECITALS. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into, and
made a part of, this Ordinance as findings of the Village Board.
SECTION TWO: AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE 11 OF CHAPTER 6 OF THE
CODE. Section 6-70, titled "General Provisions," of Article 11, titled "Construction
Management," of Chapter 6, titled "Building," of the Village Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
"Sec. 6-70. General Provisions:
(a) The applicant shall maintain the site and adjoining public ways and
public property in a safe and clean condition, including, but not limited
to, compliance with the minimum standards and requirements set forth
herein for security fencing, protection of public property and
landscaping, sanitation, facilities for the collection and removal of
debris, traffic and parking control, loading and storage, until
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construction of all improvements on the site has been completed and, if
applicable, a certificate of occupancy has been issued.
(b) Applicant shall provide the director of building and zoning with a
telephone number for twenty four (24) hour emergency contact with the
applicant or the general contractor.
Lc ApplicanA must cause notice f any daniolition or construction
that reauires a Village permit to be given by posting a sign in a
prominent place on the subject property. The size, shape, color.
and text of such sign shall be as required by the Village
Department of Community Development_Such sign must
include notice of the permitted hours for demolition end
construction. The sign must be s t h property
not less than 14 days in advance of the commencement of
demolition or construction unless a shorter period is aat2roved
by the Department Qf Community v m n and shall b
maintained on the subject DrQDertyuntil all work
ro e ty has 12eEn completed n inspected by the Village or
until removal of the sign is approved by the Department Qf
Community Development
(ed) Upon notice to the applicant that the site is not in compliance with the
requirements of this article, applicant shall cause the site to be brought
into full compliance with the requirements of this article within twenty
four (24) hours.
(de) As a condition of any building permit issued for a site, applicant
authorizes the village and its officers, agents and employees, in the
event of any emergency, accident or violation of this article that affects
or threatens to affect the site to the detriment of public health, safety
and welfare, to enter upon the site and to take such actions as may be
reasonably necessary or appropriate to respond to the emergency,
accident or violation of this article."
SECTION THREE: PUBLICATION. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to
publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Illinois.
SECTION FOUR: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
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AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Oppenheim, Seiden
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED: July 17, 2023
APPROVED: July 17, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 0-23-21
Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
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THE VILLAGE OF
D EERFIELD
Village of Deerfield
Community Development Department
850 Waukegan Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
847-719-7484
www.deerfield.il.us
Village of Deerfield
Construction Sign Specifications
Construction projects shall post the following notice for the duration of the work.
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CONSTRUCTION SITE �°,abe4 H
(ADDRESS)
THE PERMITTED HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION ARE:
MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30 AM • 7:00 PM These letters
SATURDAY 8:30 AM • 5:00 PM should be u' x
SUNDAY &HOLIDAYS -NOT PERMITTED
THE BUILDRDEVELOPER OF THIS PROJECT IS.
NAME These letters
should be 3 H
AND CAN BE REACHED Al
(PHONE NUMBER)
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT THE COMMUNITY These letters
DEVELOPMENT DEPT. (847) 719-7484 WEEKDAYS 8AM-4:30PM. should be 1" H
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The sign shall be of weather resistant construction with black lettering on a white background.