Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-4-3
CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED)
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See the Standards Title 8-14-4-3 (12) of this Code for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design” (CPTED). (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021; Ord. 25-29-O, 10-22-2025)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-4-3 incorporates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) standards by reference, directing readers to the specific requirements set out in subsection (12) of that same section. CPTED is a planning and design approach that uses physical environment features—such as lighting, landscaping, and sight lines—to reduce opportunities for crime. The provision itself does not restate those standards but makes compliance with them part of the residential rental housing code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Countryside's residential rental housing regulations should consult the full standards listed under § 8-14-4-3(12) to understand the specific CPTED design and maintenance requirements that apply to their properties. Compliant operators generally review exterior lighting, landscaping, and access-control features against those enumerated standards and address any gaps as part of routine property upkeep. Because the provision was most recently amended by Ord. 25-29-O on 10-22-2025, verifying that the current version of § 8-14-4-3(12) is being referenced is a practical step.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in Countryside rental properties have an interest in knowing that § 8-14-4-3 requires landlords to meet CPTED standards designed to make the physical environment of a rental property less conducive to crime. If a tenant believes that environmental conditions—such as broken lighting or obstructed sight lines—fall short of the standards described in § 8-14-4-3(12), they may raise that concern with the local code enforcement authority or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Countryside's ordinances. Documenting conditions with photographs and written communication to the landlord can be a useful step when exploring available options.
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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