O-23-27VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- 0-23-27
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 6-1 AND 6-10 OF "THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD, ILLINOIS, 1975," AS AMENDED,
REGARDING WORK WITHOUT A VALID PERMIT
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield is a home rule unit of local government pursuant
to the provisions of Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Section 6-1 of "The Municipal Code of the Village of Deerfield, Illinois,
1975," as amended ("Village Code'), requires a building permit for certain plumbing,
electrical, roofing, and construction work ("Building Permit'); and
WHEREAS, Section 6-10 of the Village Code requires a demolition permit for certain
demolition work ("Demolition Permit'); and
WHEREAS, the Village Board desires to make clear that it is a violation of the Village
Code to perform work or demolition requiring a Building Permit or Demolition permit while
displaying an invalid permit; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it will serve and be in the best
interests of the Village and its residents to amend Sections 6-1 and 6-10 of 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: BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED. Pursuant to the Village's
home rule authority, Section 6-1, titled "Permit Required," of Article 1, titled "In General," of
Chapter 6, titled "Building," of the Title titled, "Building," of the Village Code is hereby
amended further to read as follows:
"Sec 6-1. Permit Required:
a. A building permit shall be required for all plumbing, electrical and
roofing work except as specifically provided in this chapter; chapter 8,
"Electricity"; chapter 16, "Plumbing And Sewers", of this Code, and for
all construction or improvement work when such work is regulated by
the provisions of the Village Building Codes. Notwithstanding anything
to the contrary contained in this Section or any other section of this
Code or the Village Building Codes, a permit is not required for the
following types of work provided that the work does not include (1)
changes to, or the installation of, plumbing or electric conduit, electrical
boxes, or electric wiring; (ii) the cutting away or removal of any portion
of an exterior wall, interior wall, partition, floor or roof, (Ili) the removal
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or cutting away of any structural beam, column or load -bearing support;
or (iv) the removal or change of any required means of egress or
rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements:
(1) Painting, wallpapering, floor tile, floor coverings, carpeting,
countertops, the installation of shelving or cabinets, and similar
finish work;
(2) Repairs or replacement of a singular plumbing fixture where no
modification or extension of any other plumbing is required, and
provided that other work is being performed;
(3) Repairs to an elevator, dumbwaiter, or other conveyance device
involving the replacement of existing parts with replacement
parts that are identical to those that are replaced, provided a
written log of such repairs must be maintained by the owner and
made available to the building official upon request;
(4) Repair or in -kind replacement of ceiling fans, light fixtures,
electric outlets, and light switches, provided that such repair or
replacement is not done in conjunction with any other work;
(5) Repair or in -kind replacement of windows;
(6) Repair or in -kind replacement of interior or exterior doors;
(7) Repair or in -kind replacement of exterior wood, vinyl,
aluminum, fiber -cement, stucco or EIFS siding;
(8) Repair or in -kind replacement of a hot water heater;
(9) Repair or in -kind replacement of a furnace;
(10) Repair or in -kind replacement of air-conditioning equipment;
(11) Repair or in -kind replacement of no more than 50 square feet of
masonry.
Work may not be divided up into phases for the purpose avoiding the
need to obtain a building permit. Any violation of this Section 6-1.a
shall be an offense punishable by a fine equal to 100 percent of the base
building permit fee, with a minimum fee of no less than $300.00 and a
maximum fee of no more than $1,000.00, per violation. Each day on
which a violation of this section occurs or continues shall constitute a
separate violation.
b. It shall be a violation of this 9ection to engage in or allow, an
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under this Section whit displavina fake or altered building
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permit an expired building permit or a building permit issued
for a property nth r than the one where the work is being
performed="
SECTION THREE: DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED. Pursuant to the
Village's home rule authority, Section 6-10, titled "Demolition Permits; Site Restoration;
Time Limits," of Article 1, titled "In General," of Chapter 6, titled "Building," of the Title
titled, "Building," of the Village Code is hereby amended further to read as follows:
"Sec 6-10. Demolition Permits; Site Restoration; Time Limits:
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, demolition permits
for all habitable structures shall be issued for a period of time
reasonably necessary, as determined by the Director of Building and
Zoning, for contractor mobilization, demolition of the structure and
clearing the site and (if applicable) filling of the excavation, including
the institution of appropriate measures by the applicant for protection
of the health, safety and welfare of the public, contiguous property
owners and persons engaged in performing the demolition work, but in
no event for a period of time in excess of six (6) months.
(b) A demolition permit issued for a single-family residence shall be valid
for forty two (42) days.
(c) A stormwater drainage plan shall be required in accordance with article
10 of this chapter as a condition for the issuance of a demolition permit
for any site. If a building permit is issued for construction of a new
single- family residence at the same time as a permit for demolition of
an existing single-family residence on the same zoning lot, the
stormwater drainage plan shall show the proposed conditions and
drainage patterns after completion of the new construction.
(d) Upon completion of the demolition in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the permit, the applicant and lot owner shall cause the site
to be restored in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit
prior to expiration of the permit. All demolition debris and refuse shall
be properly disposed of outside the corporate limits of the Village in
accordance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations.
(e) If substantial construction of a new principal structure has not
commenced within twenty eight (28) days of expiration of the
demolition permit, the applicant and lot owner shall cause the site to be
restored not later than fourteen (14) days thereafter. Restoration of the
site shall include permanent disconnection of sewer and water services
at the respective mains; removal and proper disposal of all rubbish and
debris; removal of all tree and protective fencing; restoration of all
damaged public property; restoration of any damage to adjacent
properties; and final grading and seeding of the site in accordance with
an approved stormwater drainage plan. Erosion control measures will
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be required until authorized by the Village to be removed. If weather
does not allow final grading and seeding to be completed, the Director
of Building and Zoning may allow rough grading of the site and
necessary erosion control measures until weather conditions permit
final grading and seeding.
f. It shall be a violation of this Section to engage in any demolition
3york reauirin- a demolition Permit under this Section while
displayinga fake or altered demolition npry it an ---
demolition permit, or a demolition Permit issued for a nronerty
other than the one where the demolition work is being
performed."
SECTION FOUR: PUBLICATION. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to
publish this Ordinance in pamphlet form pursuant to the Statutes of the State of Illinois.
SECTION FIVE: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance will be in full force and
effect from and after the later of: (i) its passage and approval in the manner provided by law;
and (ii) October 20, 2023.
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AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Oppenheim, Seiden
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Metts-Childers
PASSED: September 5, 2023
APPROVED: September 5, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. 0-23-27
ATTEST:
Kent S. St4eet, Village Clel•k
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Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
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