Chicago Heights — Ch. 22 Housing, Dangerous Buildings and Structures § 22-16.1
Colors
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Color . Dominant building colors for all buildings throughout the city shall be from a historic palette from any major paint manufacturer as approved by the city code department director. Other colors may be utilized for details and accents, but shall not exceed a total area larger than ten (10) percent of the facade surface area.
Chicago Heights Chapter 22, Section 22-16.1 establishes that the primary exterior color of every building in the city must be selected from a historic color palette offered by a major paint manufacturer and approved by the city code department director. Secondary or accent colors are permitted, but they are limited to no more than ten percent of any facade's total surface area. The rule applies citywide and governs both the choice of dominant color and the proportion of any contrasting accent colors.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 22-16.1, property owners and managers are generally expected to select a dominant exterior building color from a historic palette that has been approved by the city code department director before undertaking any exterior painting or renovation. Compliant operators typically verify which palettes and manufacturers have received approval directly with the city code department prior to purchasing materials. Any accent or detail colors used on the facade are kept within the ten-percent surface-area limit established by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 22-16.1 of the Chicago Heights Housing Code sets exterior color standards that apply to all buildings in the city, which can affect the condition and character of rental properties. Tenants who observe what appears to be a non-compliant exterior color scheme may report the concern to the city code department, which oversees enforcement of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chicago Heights municipal code can help residents understand how building-code compliance intersects with their broader housing rights.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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