Franklin Park — Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-10
Authority to modify vacant building plan; right of appeal
Operative Text
The building official shall, upon notice to the vacant building owner, have the right to modify the vacant building plan by modifying the dates of performance, the proposed methods of action, or by imposing additional requirements consistent with this chapter, if the building official deems necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. If the owner or agent of the vacant building objects to the modifications made by the building official, such owner shall have the right of appeal to the director for final determination. Such appeal shall be filed with the director within fifteen (15) days of the date of mailing of the building official's notice of modification. The appeal shall contain a complete statement of the reasons the owner disputes the building official's determination, shall set forth specific facts in support thereof, and shall include all evidence the owner relies upon to support the appeal. The director shall decide the appeal on the basis of facts presented by the owner in the written appeal and the building official's written determination. The director shall send written notice of the decision to the owner within fifteen (15) days of receipt of the appeal. The director may, upon written notice thereof to the owner, take no more than thirty (30) additional days, to decide the appeal if it is determined that such additional time is required for consideration of the appeal. The decision of the director shall be final.
Under Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-10, the building official holds authority to revise an approved vacant building plan by changing performance deadlines, altering proposed methods, or adding new requirements whenever doing so is deemed necessary to protect public health, safety, or welfare. Owners receive notice of any such modification and retain a formal right to challenge it through an administrative appeal process. The director's decision on that appeal is final, and the entire process operates within defined timelines—15 days to file an appeal, 15 days for the director to decide, with a possible 30-day extension.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators managing vacant properties in Franklin Park should be aware that under § 8-7-10, the building official may unilaterally revise an approved vacant building plan at any time, provided written notice is given. Compliant operators generally track all correspondence from the building official carefully, noting the date of mailing on any modification notice, since the 15-day window to file an appeal with the director begins from that date. When filing an appeal, operators typically prepare a complete written statement of objections supported by specific facts and all relevant evidence, as the director decides solely on the basis of the written record submitted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Franklin Park Title 8 Ch. 7 Vacant Properties § 8-7-10 establishes a structured oversight process for vacant buildings in the area, which can be relevant to tenants living near or affected by such properties. The provision ensures that the building official's authority to modify vacant building plans is subject to an administrative check, meaning owners cannot simply ignore official modifications without a formal process. Tenants concerned about how a nearby vacant property is being managed may find it useful to contact the Franklin Park building department or a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this oversight process intersects with neighborhood safety and habitability concerns.
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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