Long Grove — Title 4 Ch. 14 Property Maintenance Code § 4-14-2

The following sections of the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code are hereby amended, revised, and changed as follows:
Passim. Wherever the phrase "[name of jurisdiction]" or the word "jurisdiction" appear, they shall be deemed to refer to the Village of Long Grove, Illinois.
Passim. Wherever the phrase "code official" appears, it shall be deemed to refer to the Village of Long Grove Village superintendent or such superintendent's duly designated agent or agents.
Passim. Whenever there is a reference to the "Village of Long Grove fee schedule" or any other general reference to fees or charges, it shall mean the then-current ordinance of the Village setting forth fees, charges, and other costs payable to the Village relating to activities covered by, and the administration of, this code. to the extent that fees are set forth in this chapter that are different than the then-current ordinance of the Village setting forth fees, charges, and other costs payable to the Village relating to activities covered by, and the administration of, this code, the fees set forth in the then-current ordinance of the Village setting forth fees, charges, and other costs shall control.
Section 101.1. Insert the Village of Long Grove.
Section 104.1 Fees. Insert the following language in the parentheses provided: See the Village of Long Grove Fee Schedule.
Section 107 Means of Appeal. Delete Section 107 in its entirety. Amend to include the following: Section 107.1 Means of appeal. Appeals shall be made available and pursued in the manner set forth within International Building Code Section 113.1, as amended by the Village of Long Grove.
Section 108 Board of Appeals. Delete Section 108 in its entirety without replacement.
Section 302.4 Weeds. Amend to read as follows: Section 302.4 Weeds. 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens.
Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 108.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.
Exception: Weeds or grasses within a conservation and scenic corridor easement designated by the Village of Long Grove are not required to be mowed.
Section 302.10. Amend to add new Section 302.10 that shall read as follows:
Section 302.10. Amend to add Section 302.10 that shall read as follows: Section 302.10 Maintenance of landscaping and property. Property owners shall maintain landscaping and property to address the following:
1. Unmanaged ground cover, weeds, grasses and bushes, including nonnative prairie species such as buckthorn, goldenrod, yellow and white sweet clover and ragweed, shall not be allowed to grow in excess of eight inches on all property within the Village.
2. The Village may require the property owner to cut weeds, grass, trim trees or bushes or remove bushes, trees, buckthorn, teasel and garlic mustard which constitute a public nuisance or threat to public health, safety or welfare.
Section 302.11. Amend to add Section 302.11 that shall read as follows: Section 302.11 Regulations Regarding Lawn Fertilizer Use and Application. See Village of Long Grove Village code title 8 , chapter 13, titled "Regulations Regarding Lawn Fertilizer Use and Application."
Section 304.14 Insert Screens. Where the text reads "from [date] to [date]" insert the dates April 15 and October 15 so the text reads "from April 15 to October 15".
Section 404.5 Overcrowding. Insert the following new subsection: Subsection 404.5.3 Sleeping Area. The minimum occupancy area required by table 404.5 shall not be included as a sleeping area in determining the minimum occupancy area for sleeping purposes. All sleeping areas shall comply with section 404.4.
Insert the following new subsection: Subsection 404.5.4 Combined Living and Dining Rooms. Combined living room and dining room spaces shall comply with the requirements of table 404.5 if the total area is equal to that required for separate rooms if the space is located so as to function as a combination living room/dining room.
Section 602.3 Heat Supply. Insert dates "from October 15 to April 15".
Section 602.4 Occupiable Work Spaces. Insert dates "from October 15 to April 15"; delete "65°F (18°C)" and replace with "68 degrees F (20°C)".
Chapter 8 Referenced Standards. Delete the ICC International Energy Conservation Code and insert the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.
Delete the ICC International Plumbing Code and insert the Illinois Plumbing Code.