Poplar Grove — Title VII Ch. 14 Property Maintenance Code § 7-14-2
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The 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to reflect the following: • Section 109 is hereby deleted, and all violations of the Property Maintenance Code shall be addressed under 7-19-1 of the Village Building Code. • Amend Section 302.4 to read as follows: 302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of seven 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 shallbe paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property. • Amend Section 304.14 to read as follows: 304.14 Insect screens. During the period from May 15 to October 15, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self-closing device in good working condition. Exception: Screens shall not be required where other approved means, such as air curtains or insect repellentfans, are employed. • Amend Section 602 to read as follows: 602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 15 to May 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. Exceptions: 1. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter outdoor design temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. 2. In areas where the average monthly temperature is above 30°F (-1°C), a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) shall be maintained. 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 15 to May 15 to maintain a minimum temperature of 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied. Exceptions: 1. Processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions. 2. Areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities.
Poplar Grove Title VII Ch. 14 Property Maintenance Code § 7-14-2 amends the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code in several specific ways for properties within the village. Vegetation on exterior property must be kept below seven inches, with noxious weeds entirely prohibited, and owners who fail to comply after notice may have weeds removed at their own expense. Insect screens meeting a 16-mesh standard are required on ventilation openings from May 15 through October 15, and landlords who provide heat must maintain at least 68°F in habitable rooms from October 15 through May 15, with limited exceptions for extreme cold or mild climates.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Poplar Grove § 7-14-2, property owners and managers generally maintain exterior vegetation below the seven-inch threshold year-round and ensure that noxious weeds are eliminated promptly to avoid a notice of violation that could result in the village arranging removal and billing the owner for costs. Between May 15 and October 15, compliant operators ensure all required ventilation openings are fitted with approved 16-mesh screens and that screen doors have functioning self-closing devices. From October 15 through May 15, operators who contractually furnish heat keep habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms at or above 68°F, documenting heating system capacity in case outdoor temperatures fall below the local winter design threshold.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Poplar Grove § 7-14-2 establishes baseline habitability standards that tenants in the village can reference, including the right to adequate heat (minimum 68°F in habitable rooms) during the October 15–May 15 heating season and properly screened openings during the May 15–October 15 period. If a rental unit does not meet these standards, tenants may report conditions to the village's code enforcement authority, which handles violations under § 7-19-1 of the Village Building Code. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these requirements may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available to them.
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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