Park Ridge — Art. 22 Property Maintenance Code § 22-13-4
DEMOLITION CONDITIONS
Operative Text
Whenever a building or structure is demolished, whether carried out by the owner or by the City, such demolition shall include the filling in or the excavation on which the demolished building or structure was located in such manner as to eliminate all potential danger to the public health, safety, or welfare arising from such excavation.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-4 establishes that any time a building or structure is torn down—whether by a private owner or by the City itself—the demolition work must also address the resulting excavation or hole left behind. The site must be filled in or otherwise remediated in a way that removes any potential hazard to public health, safety, or welfare. The rule applies regardless of who initiates or carries out the demolition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-4, property owners who demolish a building or structure are responsible for ensuring that any excavation left by the demolished structure is properly filled in or made safe. Compliant operators typically coordinate with contractors to include site grading and fill work as part of the demolition scope, leaving no open pits or unstable ground that could pose a public hazard. Documenting the completed fill work and any inspections can help demonstrate that the site was left in a condition consistent with the code's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Park Ridge Art. 22 § 22-13-4 is primarily directed at property owners and the City, but it reflects a broader public-safety obligation that can affect neighboring residents and community members. If a demolition site in your area appears to have left an open excavation or unsafe conditions, that situation may represent a code violation that can be reported to the Park Ridge code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing advocates can help explain what remedies or complaint processes may be available when a property is not maintained in compliance with provisions like § 22-13-4.
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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