HomeMy Public PortalAbout09-11-2023 COW Agenda and PacketCommittee of the Whole Workshop of the President and the Board of
Trustees
Monday, September 11, 2023
7:00 PM
24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
In the Boardroom
Agenda
A.CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL, PLEDGE
B.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
B.1.Approval of the Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop held on
August 28, 2023.
08-28-2023 COW Minutes
C.PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
C.1.Proclaim September 11, 2023 as Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and
Remembrance
Patriot Day 2023 Proclamation
D.TRUSTEES COMMENTS
E.PUBLIC COMMENTS (3-5 minutes)
F.WORKSHOP
F.1.PLAINFIELD AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY RENOVATATION AND EXPANSION
The Plainfield Area Public Library will give an update on their upcoming renovation and
expansion project.
Plainfield Area Public Library Renovation and Expansion
F.2.RENTAL REGULATION ORDINANCE
Staff will present a draft rental regulation ordinance for Board input and discussion.
Rental Regulation Ordinance Staff Report
G.EXECUTIVE SESSION - Seeking Board consideration of a motion to adjourn to Executive
Session as permitted under the Open Meetings Act under Section 2(c)(11) to discuss pending
litigation, not to reconvene.
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REMINDERS -
•September 13 Coffee with the Mayor – 9:00 a.m. at the Village Hall
•September 14 Historic Preservation Commission – 7:00 p.m.
•September 18 Village Board Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
•September 19 Plan Commission – 7:00 p.m.
•September 25 Next Committee of the Whole Workshop – 7:00 p.m.
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Minutes of the Committee of the Whole Workshop of the President
and the Board of Trustees
Held on August 28, 2023
In the Boardroom
Mayor Argoudelis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Board present: Mayor Argoudelis, Trustee
Bonuchi, Trustee Kiefer, Trustee Larson, Trustee Ruane, and Trustee Wojowski. Board absent: Trustee
Kalkanis. Others present: Joshua Blakemore, Administrator; Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk; Scott
Threewitt, Public Works Director; Jon Proulx, Planning Director; Jake Melrose, Economic Development
Director; Traci Pleckham, Management Services Director; and Robert Miller, Chief of Police. There were
approximately 45 persons in the audience.
Trustee Wojowski moved to approve the Minutes of the Special Meeting, Committee of the Whole
Workshop and Executive Session held on July 24, 2023. Second by Trustee Larson. Voice Vote. All in
favor, 0 opposed. Motion carried.
PRESIDENTIAL COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis:
Commented on the Allen Force Event.
Stated that today is the anniversary of the 1990 tornado and requested a moment of silence in
honor of the 29 lives lost.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Bonuchi commented on the Allen Force Event and noted that it was very emotional.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mayor Argoudelis stated that public comments on the Marnette Mixed Use Development will be taken
after the presentation. There were no other public comments.
WORKSHOP
1)MARNETTE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT (CASE NO. 1992-01252.SU.SPR.FP)
Jake Melrose stated that the applicant, Dandelion Development, LLC, is proposing a mixed use
commercial and residential development for the property generally located at the southeast corner of
Village Center Drive and Van Dyke Road. The proposed development would include approximately
9,000 square feet of commercial space and 84 apartment dwelling units in two buildings.
Mr. Greg Stahr, Studio 21 Architects, stated that the property is currently zoned B-5. Mr. Stahr
reviewed the design modifications pursuant to previous Board discussion including additional
landscaped screening between the war memorial. Mr. Stahr pointed out that they are requesting
minor deviations including 8 efficiency studio units less than 800 square feet, store front windows to
go to the ground, and the exterior building materials to be a mixture of brick, stone, and siding.
Mr. Scott Seger, the property owner, stated that it is his intention to be a long-term property owner
and his is an experienced property manager. The proposal was created specifically to conform with
the B-5 zoning. He is not requesting any TIFs or credits.
Mayor Argoudelis opened the floor to public comments.
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The following people spoke against the proposal:
Vince Fazio
Diane Rousonelos
John Gidlund
Chris Ogden
Samantha Dickey
John Platt
Vanessa Sewell
Tom Bukowski
Lyle Hughart
Claire Ingersol
Ricky Meyer
Nicole Bell
Chuck Penka
Daphne Adolfs
Bill Holiday
Dennis Vietoris
Christine Belmont
Mayor Argoudelis pointed out that this property is privately owned and is currently zoned B-5. The
Village is legally bound by zoning; only the property owner can request a zoning change.
Trustee Wojowski expressed concern with the size of the studio units. Trustee Kiefer inquired about
price points. Trustee Kiefer stated that this could be appealing and liked the indoor parking and felt
that the price points made sense. Trustee Ruane expressed concern regarding the area by the war
memorial. Trustee Larson expressed concern with the smaller studio units. Trustee Bonuchi
expressed concern with the number of apartment units as well as the small studio units. Mayor
Argoudelis stated that it is important to make sure that the monuments are protected.
Administrator Blakemore thanked the Board and audience for their feedback and stated that staff will
continue working with the applicant.
Mayor Argoudelis read the reminders.
Trustee Ruane moved to adjourn. Second by Trustee Bonuchi. Voice Vote. All in favor, 0 opposed.
Motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Michelle Gibas, Village Clerk
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ra;;;u,From the Office of
i"u-i;i. 'i' 'u' John F.ArgoudelisVILLAGEOF
PLAINFIELD Village President
PROCLAMATION
PATRIOT DAY AND A NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE
WHEREAS, the Village of Plainfield will always remember and honor the 2,977 innocent
lives lost on September 11, 2001, as our Nation experienced a series ofairline
hijackings that led to the worst terrorist attack in United States history; and
WHEREAS, we owe a debt ofgratitude to our military, law enforcement officers,firefighters,
first responders, and other emergency personnel for the selfless courage they
demonstrated in the face of terror while defending our Nation's cherished
freedoms; and
WHEREAS, as Americans, we must work together to defend our national security, uphold our
founding principles ofliberty, and ensure that our nation remains the land of
the free where such atrocious attacks can never again occur; and
WHEREAS, it is our duty topay tribute to the victims and heroes ofthe September 11 attacks,
ensuring their memory lives on; and
WHEREAS, 2023 marks 22 years since this devastating loss, and September 11 will forever
serve as a reminder ofthe tremendous strength, unity, and resilience ofour great
Nation; and
WHEREAS, byjoint resolution, Public Law 107-89, approved December 18, 2001, the
Congress ofthe United States designated September 11 of each year as
Patriot Day, and by Public Law 111-13, approvedApril 21, 2009, the
Congress ofthe United States has requested the observance ofSeptember
11 as an annually recognized National Day ofService and Remembrance.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John F. Argoudelis, President of the Village of Plainfield, Illinois,do hereby
proclaim September 11, 2023, as Patriot Day and a National Day ofService and Remembrance.
Adopted this 1 ` day of September, 2023.
John . Argoudelis, Village President
24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544
Phone (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 Web wwwplainfield-il.org 5
Plainfield Library Renovation Plans Memo
The Library District is embarking on a self-funded $10.5M renovation with a modest
expansion, slated to begin construction in May 2024.
The original 2,700 square foot building was constructed in 1941 and was expanded in 1990
when 25,000 square feet was added. At the time of that expansion, the Library District’s
population was under 15,000 residents. This expansion was designed to serve a community
of 25,000.
The Library District now serves 80,000 residents from the same 27,000 square foot building.
The Library has not been successful in achieving a tax-funded expansion in the past, so the
District worked with a municipal financial advisor to determine what it could afford in order to
move forward.
The goals of this renovation are to address some of the critical concerns of the building and
to support some of the needs expressed by the community:
Improve the overall efficiencies of the building and the spaces
Make the building fully ADA-compliant and accessible
Add a drive-up window for service
Add study rooms of varying sizes
Include public and staff space on the ground level (allowing it to be easier and more
efficient to get people and things into and out of the building)
The renovation will include shifting the entrance to the building further north, removing the
large central staircase, enlarging one of the program rooms, adding five study rooms and
adding about 3,500 square feet on the ground level for the entrance, lobby and the drive-up
service window.
In order to accomplish this renovation and retain the same amount of parking for the
community, the parking lot will be expanded onto an adjacent Library-owned residential
property.
Library Board President Carl F. Gilmore and I look forward to sharing our building design
with you at the September 11 Village COW meeting.
Lisa Pappas
Library Director
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24401 W. Lockport Street Plainfield, IL 60544 Phone (815) 436-7093 Fax (815) 436-1950 Web www.plainfieldil.gov
TO: PRESIDENT ARGOUDELIS and BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM: LONNIE SPIRES, BUILDING OFFICIAL MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 SUBJECT: REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE RENTAL REGULATION ORDINANCE DISCUSSION
The Building and Code Compliance and the Police Department respectfully request a discussion
regarding the regulation of the condition and operation of rental housing. In recent years, there has been an increase in property ownership by which numbers of single-family homes and multi-family go from owner-occupancy to absentee ownership and rental occupancy. The use of a rental regulation ordinance would include a registry, licensing program, crime free housing and other possible options. This
program would fall under the direction of Building and Code Compliance Department with help from
the Police Department, Administrative and Management Services, Fire Districts and Planning Department. Staff looks forward to Trustees’ discussion on this proposed ordinance.
John F. Argoudelis PRESIDENT
Michelle Gibas VILLAGE CLERK
TRUSTEES Margie Bonuchi Patricia T. Kalkanis Richard Kiefer Cally J. Larson Tom Ruane
Brian Wojowski
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Rental Regulation Ordinance
Article IX
Sec. 2.5‐173
Note: (only applies after the first year of the institution of the rental licensing program.
a grace period is to be given as this is a new program.
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TITLE
These regulations shall be known as the Residential Rental Inspection Program.
Purpose
The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the annual licensing of residential rental
property, so as to protect the public health, safety, and welfare of the village, including but not
limited to:
Providing minimum standards for the maintenance, operation, use and appearance of
residential rental properties.
Preventing living conditions that adversely affect or are likely to affect the life, safety,
health, and general welfare of persons occupying rental dwelling units.
Preserving the value of land and buildings throughout the village
Application
The ordinance shall be held to be minimum requirements adopted for the protection of the
public health, safety, and welfare. This ordinance, the International Property Maintenance Code
(IPMC) adopted by the village and the Village of Plainfield Code and ordinances shall apply as
minimum standards for maintenance of all residential properties in the village that are rented
or leased, including any residential dwelling unit, rooming unit, or such other residential
building or structure wherein the owner or owner’s agent allows an individual to occupy space
while charging a fee for the privilege of occupying the space. Where the requirements of this
ordinance vary from any other lawfully adopted state laws, rules, regulations, ordinances,
codes, deed restrictions or covenants, the more restrictive or that imposing the higher
standards shall govern. The village does not enforce any private covenants, contract, or
agreements between landowners or tenants.
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Definitions
For the purpose of this ordinance, the following definitions shall apply unless the context
clearly indicate or requires a different meaning:
Abatement ‐ the reduction or cessation of a nuisance through actions by the property owner
that show a substantial and/or measurable decrease or alleviation of a nuisance.
Aggravated nuisance activities ‐ any of the following activities, behaviors, or conduct as
defined by federal, state, or municipal statute and/or ordinance where a citation is given, an
arrest is made or a violation has been documented:
Homicide; Kidnapping; Criminal housing management; Possession of explosives or
in substance violations; Production, sale, distribution or possession of cannabis in violation of
the Cannabis Control Act; Gang activity violations as described in the Illinois Street gang
Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act
Apartment – the dwelling units in a multiple family dwelling as defined herein.
Appropriate Authority – That person within the governmental structure of the corporate unit
who is charged with the administration of the appropriate code.
Attractive Nuisance‐ person who creates or permits to exist on his or her land a dangerous
condition attractive to members of the public and is liable for their resulting injuries, even
though the injured are trespassers.
Building Official – The director of the Villages code enforcement department or his designee.
Building (structure) – means any physical edifice that is built or installed and is located on and
affixed to the land and used for or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
The terms “building” and “structure” as used in this article shall be synonymous and shall
include any portion thereof.
Current Occupants – Any individual living or sleeping in a building or having possession of a
space within a building.
Code Enforcement Officer – The official who is charged with the administration and
enforcement of this chapter, or any duly authorized representative.
Commercial Property – Buildings and land that are intended for profit‐generating activities
rather than regular residential purposes.
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Common Area – Common areas shall include, but are not limited to, all hallways, stairways,
lobbies, utility rooms, laundry rooms, storage rooms, recreation rooms, grounds, refuse areas,
parking areas, building extensions, signs and other areas designated for common use by
dwelling unit occupants.
Condominium – Shall mean any dwelling unit under individual ownership in multi‐unit structure
as provided in the Condominium Property Act of the Revised Statutes of the State of Illinois.
Condominium Association – Shall mean any organization or association which governs the
operation of common areas or services for two (2) or more condominiums.
Crime Free Liaison – A sworn Law Enforcement Officer assigned the responsibility of
information sharing with the Code Enforcement Department in relation to rental properties in
the event a potential violation of the Rental Registration Ordinance.
Dilapidated – No longer adequate for the purpose or use for which it was originally intended.
Days – Means consecutive business days.
Department – Means code enforcement department of the Village.
Dwelling ‐ A building, or portion the portion of a building, used for residential occupancy,
including single‐family detached dwellings, two‐family dwellings, duplexes, single‐
family attached dwellings, multiple‐ family dwellings, boarding and rooming houses,
dormitories, and apartment hotels, but excluding cabins, tents, hotels, motels, trailers, and
recreational vehicles.
Dwelling Unit – A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more
persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation.
Dwelling, Multiple Family – A building or portion thereof, designed for occupancy by three (3)
or more families living in individual dwelling units.
Dwelling, Single Family ‐ A building designed exclusively for occupancy by one family,
detached from all other dwellings, and surrounded by open space, but not including
manufactured housing.
Dwelling, Two Family‐ A building designed or arranged to be occupied by two families living
independently, with the structure having only two dwelling units.
Dwelling Rental – A building, dwelling unit or room occupied and leased by a tenant.
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Evidence of Vacancy ‐ Means any condition that on its own, or combined with other conditions
present, would lead a reasonable person to believe that the property is vacant. Such conditions
may include, but are not limited to, overgrown or dead vegetation; past due utility notices or
disconnected utilities; accumulation of trash, junk or debris; abandoned vehicles, auto parts or
materials; the absence of furnishings or personal items consistent with habitation or
occupancy; the presence of an unsanitary, stagnant swimming pool; the accumulation of
newspapers, circulars, flyers or mail; statements by neighbors, passersby, delivery agents or
government agents; or the presence of boards over doors, windows or other openings in
violation of applicable codes.
Family ‐ Two (2) or more persons related to each other by blood, marriage, or legal adoption
living together as a single housekeeping unit; or a group of not more than four (4) persons
who need not be related by blood, marriage or legal adoption, living together as a single
housekeeping unit and occupying a single dwelling unit.
Guest – An individual who shares a dwelling unit in a nonpermanent status for not more than
thirty (30) days.
Group Home Exempt ‐ A dwelling or facility used to provide a socially dependent family
environment for developmentally or mentally disabled patients, as specified in the 1988 Fair
Housing Act Amendments of the Civil Rights Act of 1968. For purposes of this ordinance, this
definition shall not include "halfway houses," uses for the recovering chemically dependent,
prison work release programs or any use that does not house solely the developmentally or
mentally disabled.
Garbage – The animal or vegetable waste resulting from the handling, preparation, cooking and
consumption of food.
Homeowners Association (HOA) – a non‐profit organization made up of volunteers and a
governing body that makes and enforces rules for a subdivision of homes, condominium
complex, or planned unit development.
Infestation – The presence, within or contiguous to a structure or premises of insects, rodents,
vermin, or other pests.
Inspection‐ An inspection performed by the Code Enforcement Department of the Village of a
rental dwelling to verify the conditions within the rental dwelling.
Landlord – A person who rents land, a building, or an apartment to a tenant.
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Land Trust‐ Any express agreement or arrangement whereof a use, confidence or trust is
declared of any land, or of any charge upon land, for the use or benefit of any
beneficiary, under which the title to real property, both legal and equitable, is held by a trustee,
subject only to the execution of the trust, which may be enforced by the beneficiaries who have
the exclusive right to manage and control the real estate, to have the possession thereof, to
receive the net proceeds from the rental, sale, hypothecation or other disposition thereof, and
under which the interest of the beneficiary is personal property only.
Let for occupancy or let – To permit, provide or offer possession or occupancy of a dwelling,
dwelling unit, rooming unit, building, premise or structure by a person who is or is not the legal
owner of record thereof, pursuant to a written or unwritten lease, agreement, or license, or
pursuant to a recorded or unrecorded agreement of contract for the sale of land.
Local Agent – the agent designated by the owner upon registration as required under this
article, must have a permanent address located no more than thirty (30) miles from the village
border.
Life Safety Violations – Any violation from the following Unsafe Conditions sections: 304.1.1;
305.1.1; 306.1.1; or State of Illinois Plumbing Code, Chapter 6 Mechanical and Electrical,
Chapter 7 Fire Safety; OR violation of other village ordinances; OR violation which the Code
Official determines that any vacation of occupancy is required.
Manager – see property manager.
Meaning of Certain Words – Whenever the words “dwelling”, dwelling unit”, “premises”, or
“structure” are used in this chapter, they shall be construed as though they were followed by
the words “or any part thereof”. Words used in the singular include the plural and the plural
the singular; masculine gender includes the feminine and the feminine the masculine.
Neglect‐The lack of proper maintenance for a building or structure.
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Nuisance Activities ‐ means any of the following activities, behaviors, or conduct, as defined by
federal, state, or municipal statute and/or ordinance where a citation is given, an arrest is
made, or a violation has been documented:
Unlawful assembly; Assault; Battery; Prostitution, Soliciting or patronizing a prostitute; Keeping
a house of prostitution; Pandering; Obscenity; Sexual assault and sexual abuse; Public
indecency; Disorderly conduct; Illegal gambling; Keeping or maintaining a place of illegal
gambling; Unlawful possession of gambling devices; Arson; Criminal damage to property; Illegal
consumption, sale or possession of alcohol; Theft; Interference with public/peace officer;
Harassment; Indecent exposure; Zoning violations; Loitering; Unlawful possession, sale,
distribution or use of fireworks; Aiding and abetting; Conspiracy; Trespass; Drug paraphernalia;
Violation of noise ordinance; Occupancy violations; Vandalism or graffiti; Violations of any
animal regulations; any violation of Chapter 720 ILCS.
Nuisance property ‐ any property on which the police department has had one (1) official police
report of an aggravated nuisance activity, or two (2) or more official police reports of nuisance
activity which has occurred within a six‐month period, arising out of the property.
Nuisance Residential Property ‐ It is hereby declared a nuisance and to be declared against the
health, peace and comfort of the Village for any owner‐occupied property, or rental property
owner, agent, or manager to allow or permit the following: (a) the resident of an owner‐
occupied property, or the rental of a residential unit or residential building within an apartment
community or governed by a homeowner's association to a tenant who allows any of the
following offenses to occur relating to the tenant, member of the tenant's household, guest, or
other party under control of the tenant, to occur: murder, kidnapping, aggravated kidnapping,
prostitution, solicitation of prostitution, pandering, obscenity, child pornography, harmful
materials, sale of obscene publication, criminal housing management, possession of explosives,
unlawful use of weapons, sale of firearms, gambling, keeping a gambling place, concealing a
fugitive, violation of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, violation of the Cannabis Control Act
or commission of any two or more of any other crimes under the State of Illinois or under the
Federal Government not specifically listed above; (b) the resident of an owner occupied
property, or the rental of a residential unit, or residential building within an apartment
community or governed by a homeowner's association to a tenant who allows any of the
following offenses to occur relating to the tenant, member of the tenant's household, guest or
other party under control of the tenant to occur: (1) commission of 4 or more Village ordinance
violations in a six month period or an unreasonably high number of calls for police service
including, but not limited to, calls that may fall within the descriptions listed above that, when
compared to other properties in the Village of similar type, reasonably indicate that the activity
at this property is out of character for the area and is impacting the quality of life of those in
the area.
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Occupancy Certificate‐ A document certifying that a rental dwelling has passed an inspection
and occupants are able to occupy the structure.
Owner ‐ The word "owner," applied to a building or land, shall include any part owner, joint
owner, tenant in common, tenant in partnership, joint tenant, or tenant by the entirety, of
the whole or of a part of such building or land.
Operate ‐ To own, manage, maintain, rent, lease, advertise, or offer for rent or lease any
residential rental property or dwelling unit therein for the purpose of renting to others.
Operator – Any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or premises that is let or
offered for occupancy.
Person ‐ The word "person" shall refer to associations, clubs, societies, firms, companies,
partnerships, limited partnerships, organizations, and bodies politic and corporate as well as
individuals.
Premises – Means a lot, plot or parcel of land including any structures thereon.
Property ‐ any property, including land and that which is affixed, incidental, or appurtenant to
land, including, but not limited to, any business or residence, parking area, loading area,
landscaping, building or structure or any separate part, unit, or portion thereof, or any business
equipment, whether or not permanent. For property consisting of more than one unit, property
may be limited to the unit or the portion of the property on which any nuisance activity has
occurred or is occurring but includes areas of the property used in common by all units of
property, including, without limitation, other structures erected on the property and areas used
for parking, loading, and landscaping.
Property Agent – A person designated in writing to the village as having authority to manage a
residential rental property including the authority to receive notices or citations.
Property Manager – Any person either residing in or on rental property and functioning as an
agent for nonresidential rental property owners.
Responsible Party – Any and all owners, tenants, occupiers, property manager, and lessees of
any building, whether residential or commercial, alone, or jointly or severally.
Rubbish – Combustible and noncombustible waste materials, except garbage: the term shall
include the residue from the burning of wood, coal, coke and other combustible materials,
paper, rags, cartons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber, leather, tree branches, yard trimmings, tin
cans, metals, mineral matter, glass, crockery and dust and other similar materials.
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Registry ‐ means a database of searchable real property records, used by the village to allow
mortgagees and owners the opportunity to register properties and pay applicable fees as
required in this article.
Registerable Property ‐ means any real property located in the village, whether vacant or
occupied. The term "registrable property" also means a property that is vacant for more than
30 days or any cancellation of utility or service, whichever occurs first.
Rent – To provide or offer for possession or occupancy a dwelling unit to a person who is not
the legal owner of record thereof, pursuant to an agreement, written, oral or implied, for the
consideration or pursuant to articles of agreement for deed or similar agreement, if not
recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of Will / Kendall Counties, Illinois.
Rental License ‐ A license required for any owner of a residential building, structure, dwelling or
dwelling unit who rents, leases, or controls any portion of the property, building, or structure to
another person, business, corporation, or entity for any fixed period of time.
Residential Rental Property – A dwelling unit that is rented to persons other than the person(s)
holding legal or equitable title to the property. A dwelling unit occupied by a purchaser under
the provisions of articles of agreement for deed or similar agreement shall be considered a
residential rental property unless the articles of agreement or similar agreement have been
recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of Will/ Kendall Counties, Illinois. There shall be a
presumption that any dwelling that is not occupied by the owner is a residential rental
property.
Rental Unit ‐ Any dwelling unit or commercial/industrial space or building that is located either
within a multi‐family dwelling unit, townhome structure, single‐family detached residence or
commercial/industrial structure that is rented, leased or subleased to an occupant or intended
for occupancy by other than the owner.
Stagnant Water – Shall be determined as any accumulation that has not dispersed within seven
(7) days of the last recorded local rainfall.
Short Term Residential Rental – A dwelling unit offered for rent for a period, which does not
exceed thirty (30) consecutive days. The term “short‐term residential rental” shall not include
hotels, bed and breakfast establishments, or boarding facilities.
Short‐Term Residential Rental Property Owner – the individual or entity, which has title to the
property, which is the subject of a short‐term residential rental.
Sleeping Unit– A room or space in which people sleep, which can also include permanent
provisions for living, eating and either sanitation or kitchen facilities, but not both. Such rooms
and spaces that are also part of a dwelling unit are not sleeping units.
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Tenant – Any adult person granted use of a rental dwelling unit or room pursuant to a lease
with the owner of the rental dwelling unit.
Utilities and Services ‐ services means any utility or service that is essential for a building to be
habitable or perform a service necessary to comply with all village codes. This includes, but is
not limited to, electrical, gas, water, sewer, lawn maintenance, pool maintenance, and snow
removal.
Vacant Building – A building or structure that is unoccupied or not legally occupied for more
than forty‐five (45) days but does not include: unoccupied buildings or structures which may be
undergoing construction or rehabilitation and have a current building permit, or unoccupied
buildings where the owner on a seasonal basis will temporarily occupy other property.
Village Administrator ‐ The village administrator of the village or his designated representative.
Village ‐ The word "village" shall mean the Village of Plainfield, Illinois.
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Residential Rental License Required
(A) No person shall rent any multi family, single‐family, two‐family dwelling, or rental dwelling
unit whether it is for long or short term unless they hold a current, unrevoked rental license
issued by the Building Official or a designee in his name for the specifically named dwelling
or dwelling unit. Each rental license shall be valid for only one building and a separate rental
license shall be required for each additional building containing a rental unit. Rental
Licenses shall be issued by the Village Code Enforcement Department for a period of one
year from September 1 to August 31st. Any landlord license may be transferred to another
person, subject to a completion and approval of a new license application by new licensee.
Only one license fee, however, shall be required per landlord.
(B) This licensing requirement shall not apply to:
a. Single family dwellings occupied by a member of the owner's immediate family.
b. Hotels and motels.
c. Nursing homes, retirement centers, rest homes, or hospices licensed, inspected,
and governed by state or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
d. Group homes governed by 405 Illinois Compiled Statutes 35/1 et seq., as amended,
Specialized Living Centers Act, dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other
similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
(C) Application: No landlord license shall be issued except upon a receipt of a completed village
landlord license application. Such applications shall be submitted with the appropriate fees
to the Village Code Enforcement department no later than August 15th preceding the
license year being applied for. In the event the rental dwelling is part of a Homeowner
Association, the owner, agent, or manager shall provide a letter of verification signed by the
designated officer of the association stating the unit is not in violation of any of the
Homeowners Association bylaws. This letter shall be provided yearly upon renewal of the
landlord license.
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(D) Each owner of a residential rental dwelling shall file a written application with the village
and shall submit the following information on the application provided by the village:
a. Name, address, and home and business telephone numbers of the owner of the
property and, if property is held in trust, the name, address, home and business
telephone numbers of the beneficiaries and the percentages of ownership of all the
beneficiaries of the trust, appropriate corporate or partnership information,
including the name of the registered agent, president, manager or managing
partner. The name, address, and phone number of the property manager or
management company, and local agent representing the owner.
b. All commercial and residential rental dwellings are required to have a local agent.
The local agent shall be reasonably accessible to the village and have a telephone
number which shall be available to the village at any time. An office will be located
no more than thirty (30) miles from the Village border for contact.
c. Name, address (no P.O. boxes), business, and home telephone numbers of the
owner and property agent to be contacted when potential violations of municipal
ordinances occur.
d. Telephone number of the owner or agent to be contacted when an emergency
exists.
e. In the event any of the information requested should change, it shall be the
obligation of the owner to notify the village in writing within ten days of the
change.
f. All information on the application shall be correct and current. Any falsification of
the application will result in the rental license being revoked.
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Issuance of License
(A) Rental licenses shall be good for one (1) year from the date of issuance.
(B) No license shall be issued or renewed unless the owner or operator remains in good
standing with the Village and agrees in the application to inspections pursuant to this
ordinance.
(C) No license shall be issued or renewed unless the application is filled out in its entirety.
(D) The cost of the annual license shall be as following:
Single family dwelling‐ (fee to be determined.)
Multi family dwelling – (fee to be determined.)
(E) No license will be issued or renewed unless all licensing fees and inspection fees have been
paid to the Village. Failure to pay any balance will serve as grounds to deny further permits or
licenses from being issued by the village.
(F) In the event the property changes ownership, and the new owner intends on keeping the
property as a rental dwelling, the new owner will apply for a rental license within 10 days of
taking ownership of the property. The property may be required to be inspected before a
new license can be issued. After inspection, no such license shall be issued unless the
location is found to meet all applicable requirements of this article and applicable rules
and regulations of the village.
Revocation/suspension of License
Cause for revocation, suspension, or refusal to renew a Rental License shall include, but is
not limited to, the following:
(1) Refusal to correct violations of applicable ordinances or provisions of this code noted
during the rental inspection process.
(2) Repeated violations of ordinances or provisions of this code within a two (2) year time
period.
(3) Conditions of the unit pose an immediate threat to the life and safety of the occupants
and the conditions have not been remediated within the given time frame.
(4) Refusal to register a dwelling as a rental.
(5) Nonpayment on licensing fees or inspections.
(6) Not in good standing within the Village
(7) The Village has declared the rental dwelling unit or the lot on which dwelling is located a
public nuisance due to the condition of the property.
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Hearing Procedures for Revocation, Suspension or Nonrenewal of A Rental
Occupancy Certificate and/or Rental License
(A) Upon the determination by the Building Official that there is reasonable cause to believe
that a Rental License should be revoked, suspended, or not renewed because of a
violation of this Article, notice of a hearing, together with a written statement of
charges, shall be sent to the owner, operator and the tenant(s). The Hearing Officer
designated under Village Code Chapter 2 Article VII Administrative Adjudication shall act
as the Hearing Officer. Such a hearing shall be held not less than five (5) business days
after notice of time, place and subject of the hearing has been received by the owner,
operator and/or tenant, at their last known address or business address. The Village's
representative shall present evidence in support of the suspension, revocation, or
nonrenewal, and the owner, operator and/or tenant shall be permitted to rebut such
evidence and present any other evidence that is relevant and material. Based on the
evidence presented at the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall issue a written decision. The
Hearing Officer's decision shall be final and binding unless appealed as hereinafter
provided. The suspension or revocation of any Rental License shall not release or
discharge the owner from paying any fees due under this Article, nor shall such owner
be released from prosecution for violating this Article.
(B) If the Hearing Officer determines that a violation has occurred, the Hearing Officer may
fine the violator and may also revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the Rental License, or
may allow more time for abatement of the nuisance. If more time is given by the
hearing officer, the Code Enforcement Officer will perform a reinspection of the
property to determine if the violation has been corrected.
(C) The hearing Officer may also authorize the Village to recover any expenses incurred by
the Village in remediating a public nuisance as authorized by the applicable ordinance.
(D) Any person whose Rental License has been suspended or revoked or not renewed by
the Hearing Officer may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals as set forth in
Chapter One Sections 107 and 108 of the International Property Maintenance Code. An
appeal must be placed in writing within three (3) business days of receiving the Hearing
Officer’s decision.
Reinstatement of license:
If, upon re‐inspection the property is now in compliance with this article and with the
applicable ordinances, rules and regulations, a recommendation of the reinstatement of
the license may be made to the Village Administrator. A reinstatement fee of (cost to be
determined) will be required.
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Fossil Fueled Equipment
(A) Prior to inspection the owner, agent or manager of residential rental units, who is
responsible for renting or leasing the rental dwelling, shall have all fossil fueled
equipment inspected by a qualified service person registered with the village in order to
ensure safe operation of all appliances and appurtenances attached thereto.
(B) A fossil fueled equipment inspection report shall not be required when the equipment
has been inspected and approved less than 12 months prior to the inspection of the
dwelling.
(C) The owner, agent or manager of the dwelling shall submit documentation to the Code
Enforcement Department certifying the fossil fueled equipment is in compliance, and a
rental occupancy permit shall not be issued until such documentation is submitted.
(D) If any areas have been found to be deficient, a qualified service person registered with
the village shall repair the deficiency immediately or take such other action as is
necessary to make the condition safe. When this is not possible, the device’s operation
shall be terminated immediately.
Inspections of Rental Premises
All area of the residential dwelling unit to which the lessee or renter has the right of use or
access shall be subject to inspection for compliance with the applicable codes and
ordinances of the village. An inspection will be performed by the Code Enforcement Officer
to ensure that all applicable code requirements which include but are not limited to the
International Building Code, the NFPA 70 Electric Code, the Illinois Plumbing Code, the
International Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, the International Residential
Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the
International Energy Conservation Code, the Swimming Pool and Spa Code, latest adopted
editions and any amendments to such codes as are adopted by the village have been met.
In addition to the Codes, the following protocols are in place in regard to Inspections:
A. No rental property shall be scheduled for an inspection or inspected unless a current
rental license has been issued.
B. Rental inspections will be performed on a move in/move out basis.
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C. Whenever upon inspection of a rental dwelling the Code Enforcement Officer finds a
violation of the provisions listed within this Chapter or any applicable codes thereto, a
notice is to be served to the owner and operator detailing the violations. The owner and
operator will be given a reasonable amount of time in which to remediate the violations
found.
D. If it is found upon re‐inspection that that the violations listed are not remediated within
the time frame given, a fine of no less than $75.00 and not more than $750.00 per day
the violations still exist and a request to the Village Manager to suspend the license may
be made.
E. No tenant is allowed to move into a unit or dwelling if any life safety violations have
been found.
F. Rental inspection fees will be as follows:
a. (Fee to be determined) per dwelling unit if it is a multi‐family dwelling.
b. (Fee to be determined) if a single‐family dwelling.
G. Rental inspection performed while tenants are in the dwelling will incur an extra cost of
(fee to be determined) as a fully furnished dwelling require extra steps for the
inspection.
H. If a rental dwelling is found and the owner has not made the Village aware of the rental
a fine of up to $$ a day will be incurred until the proper application has been turned into
the Village. An inspection fee of double the amount of the original inspection fee will
also be incurred.
I. If in the course of an inspection of an occupied dwelling an immediate threat to life
safety of the occupants is found the dwelling will be required to be vacated
immediately. The owner/property manager will be given a reasonable time frame in
which to remediate the issue.
J. If there is a need for a re inspection for any violations that were found, an inspection fee
will be charged each inspection. Payments must be made in full prior to the license
being renewed.
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K. The owners and/or operators shall be responsible for informing their tenants of any
scheduled inspection or re‐inspection of any rental dwelling; and they shall be
responsible for requesting permission from any person whose consent is necessary for
the code enforcement officer to enter the property if that person is not home at the
time of the inspection or re‐inspection. The village shall provide notice to both the
owner and/or operator and the tenant, on a form provided by the village, of the
tenant's right to refuse consent to the occupancy permit inspection.
a. If any tenant, occupant, or other person in control and/or possession and whose
consent to inspect is necessary concerning a residential rental dwelling
contained therein fails or refuses to consent to access and entry to the property
or dwelling unit under his or her control for any residential licensing inspection
required by this article, the code enforcement officer may apply to the circuit
court for an administrative search warrant. The application for the
administrative search warrant to determine whether there are any violations of
the minimum standards of the village. Nothing set forth herein shall limit the
right of a tenant to grant the village access to the dwelling unit.
Occupancy Certificate
No owner or operator in charge of an existing rental dwelling shall rent a unit or allow
any person to occupy the same as an occupant or lessees unless such person has been
issued a occupancy certificate by the Code Enforcement Officer certifying that the rental
dwelling has been inspected and found to be in reasonable compliance with all of the
provisions of the currently adopted International Property maintenance Code as well as
any applicable Village Codes and Ordinances. Any change of occupancy shall require a
new certificate.
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Application for and Content of an Occupancy Permit
The rental occupancy certificate must be completed and signed by the tenant or lessee
before the date of occupancy. The rental occupancy certificate will remain confidential.
The rental occupancy certificate may be completed at the Code Enforcement
Department or completed in the presence of the owner or operator before the time of
occupancy. A rental occupancy certificate completed in the presence of the owner or
operator must contain the signature of owner or operator following a certification that
the application form was completed in his presence and contains true and accurate
information regarding the tenants who will be occupying the rental dwelling. All rental
occupancy certificates must be submitted to the Code Enforcement Department no later
than seven days after completion. The rental occupancy certificate shall state the full
names of all adult residents, relationships and the number of total people who will
occupy the rental dwellings including minor children. It is unlawful for any person to
knowingly make any false statement in his application for a rental occupancy certificate
as to the names, relationships, or number of occupants of the rental dwelling. No more
than one family, as defined in the village zoning ordinance, shall occupy a rental
dwelling. All persons who occupy the premises of a dwelling, including persons who are
added to the household following the initial occupancy of the rental dwelling, with the
exception of minor children born to the family must be listed on the occupancy
certificate. Each tenant or lessee shall adhere to the provisions of the International
Property Maintenance Code in relation to occupant responsibility. A copy of occupant
responsibilities will be provided to the tenant and the owner upon submission of the
occupancy certificate.
Multi Family Common Area Inspections
The Code Enforcement Department shall perform yearly inspections of common areas of
multi‐family dwelling units for any life safety issues and to ensure compliance of all codes
and ordinances that have been adopted by the Village. The inspection of common areas
shall include but is not limited to, all hallways, stairways, lobbies, utility rooms, laundry
rooms, storage rooms, recreation rooms, grounds, refuse areas, parking areas, building
extensions, signs, and other areas designed for common use by rental dwelling occupants.
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Vacant Property Registration Required
Vacant buildings can become an attractive nuisance within a neighborhood as they can
become dilapidated, unsecure, and neglected. This can cause property values within
the neighborhood and the community to go down as well as have a negative impact on
the social perception of that area. Absentee owners make it difficult for the Village to
be proactive on property maintenance matters. Therefore, all owners of vacant
property within in the Village shall register vacant property within 10 days of any
structure, unit, dwelling whether construction or residential becomes vacant.
(A) All Owners are required to provide the name, address, and home and business
telephone numbers of the owner of the property and, if property is held in trust, the
name, address, home and business telephone numbers of the beneficiaries and the
percentages of ownership of all the beneficiaries of the trust, appropriate corporate
or partnership information, including the name of the registered agent, president,
manager or managing partner. The name, address, and phone number of the
property manager or management company, and local agent representing the
owner.
(B) A property manager shall be designated by the owner to perform the work
necessary to bring the property into compliance with the applicable codes, and
the property manager information must be on file with the Village Code
Enforcement Department and Police Department with a name and a 24‐hour
contact telephone number.
(C) If the property is sold or transferred, the new owner is subject to all the terms
of this article. Within ten days of the transfer, the new owner shall register the
vacant property or update the existing registration. The previous owners will
not be released from the responsibility of paying all previous unpaid fees,
fines, and penalties accrued during that owner's involvement with the vacant
property.
(D) Failure of the owner to properly register or to modify the registration to reflect
a change of circumstances as required by this article is a violation of this article
and shall be subject to enforcement by any of the enforcement means
available to the village.
(E) If any vacant property is in violation of the ordinances of the Village and the
owner will not remediate the violations, the village may take the necessary
action to ensure compliance and place a lien on the property for the cost of the
outstanding obligation and any additional cost incurred to bring the property
into compliance.
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(F) If the vacant property is found to not be registered a fine of $$$ for each day the
property is not registered shall be placed against the owner, property manager,
operator, etc.
(G) All vacant properties shall adhere to all applicable code requirements which include
but are not limited to the Village of Plainfield Code, the International Building
Code, the NFPA 70 Electric Code, the Illinois Plumbing Code, the International
Mechanical Code, the International Fire Code, the International Residential
Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, the International Fuel Gas
Code, the International Energy Conservation Code, the Swimming Pool and Spa
Code, latest adopted editions and any amendments to such codes.
(H) The property is required to be maintained in accordance with the applicable
codes of the village.
Board Up Time Restrictions
Any vacant property that requires boarding up to prevent unauthorized entry
will only be allowed to be boarded up for no more than 6 months unless an
extension of that time is approved by the Building Official in writing.
Commercial Property Registration
(A) It is unlawful for any owner, manager, or agent thereof to knowingly permit the
occupation of any leased or rented commercial property, for any purpose until they
have registered with the Village. The registry shall be maintained by the Village Code
Enforcement Department.
(B) This Registry requirement shall not apply to:
a. Hotels and motels.
b. Nursing homes, retirement centers, rest homes, or hospices licensed, inspected and
governed by state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
c. Group homes governed by 405 Illinois Compiled Statutes 35/1 et seq., as amended,
Specialized Living Centers Act, dealing with the developmentally disabled, or other
similar uses governed by state or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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(C) Each owner of a commercial property shall file a written registration with the village and
shall submit the following information the form provided by the village.
a. Name, address, and home and business telephone numbers of the owner of the
property and, if property is held in trust, the name, address, home and business
telephone numbers of the beneficiaries and the percentages of ownership of all the
beneficiaries of the trust, appropriate corporate or partnership information,
including the name of the registered agent, president, manager or managing
partner. The name, address, and phone number of the property manager or
management company, and local agent representing the owner.
b. All commercial properties are required to have an operator. The operator shall be
reasonably accessible to the village and have a telephone number, address (No P.O.
Box), and email address which shall be available to the village at any time. For the
purposes of violations of municipal ordinances or emergencies.
c. In the event any of the information requested should change, it shall be the
obligation of the owner to notify the village in writing within ten days of the change.
Form to be kept on file for one calendar which will begin on September 1st and end on August
31st.
Retaliation prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for an owner to terminate the lease agreement of a tenant or otherwise
retaliate against any tenant because that tenant complained or otherwise notified the police
department or code enforcement about code violations and/or nuisance activities at the
owner's premises. As stated in Illinois State law under Retaliatory Eviction Act 765 ILCS 720/.01.
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Criminal Nuisance Abatement and Crime Free Program
The intent of this article is to have a program that utilizes a collaborative approach to
responsible crime free living within occupied rentals. It is the goal of the Village to join with
tenants and owners in the common goal of keeping drugs, illegal activity, and nuisance activity
off rental properties to help maintain a safe environment and the high quality of living
standards within the Village. Therefore, the Village of Plainfield is enacting a Crime free
Housing Program for all Rental Dwelling Units within the Village
Crime Free Housing Program Seminar
Any owner of property, which property is being rented out for residential purposes, shall
attend, and complete a Village Crime Free Housing Program Seminar ("Seminar"). The owner or
operator of a new rental unit shall attend the Seminar prior to obtaining or being issued a new
Village Rental Dwelling License. Agent or operator cannot for the purposes of the Seminar be
the renter. The Code Enforcement Department and Police Crime Free Housing Liaison may
maintain a list of other municipalities who offer similar Crime Free Housing Program Seminars.
The Code Enforcement Department and Police Crime Free Housing Liaison may accept these
Seminars as compliant with this Ordinance provided the training received elsewhere has
occurred within twelve (12) months prior to acceptance, mirrors Plainfield’s Seminar, and
meets the program copyright guidelines. Acceptance of other municipality’s Crime Free Housing
Seminars will be at the discretion of the Code Enforcement Department and Police Crime Free
Housing Liaison.
A. An operator shall be considered an agent of the owner. If a new operator is hired and is
replacing the previous operator who was the representative at the Seminar, the new
operator shall have 90 days after proof of change to attend the Village's Crime Free
Program Seminar ("Seminar").
B. Any owner or operator shall attend the Seminar once, and a refresher course after three
(3) years and be compliant with this Ordinance prior to the expiration of a license for
that particular year., or unless otherwise ordered by an administrative hearing.
C. The Code Enforcement Department and the Police Crime Free Liaison shall maintain a
list of owners and/or operators who have attended the Seminar, with the date of
attendance and verification that the owner or operator has complied with the
Ordinance and is eligible to obtain, maintain or renew the rental license.
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LEASE REQUIREMENTS:
CRIME FREE AGREEMENT
Owners or operators also must include the below language, or substantially similar language or
use standardized forms from the Code Enforcement Department, in an addendum to all
residential property leases or rental agreements or the renewal of residential property leases or
rental agreements. Such addendums to property leases and rental agreements must be signed
and dated by all of the adult tenants occupying the rental property. Owners or operators who
utilize oral leases or no lease agreements must provide a notice to tenants that contains
wording substantially similar to the below language. Owners or operators must keep a copy of
the notice, signed and dated by the tenant, which acknowledges receipt of said notice and shall
also tender a copy to the Code Enforcement Department as part of the licensing requirements.
The below mandatory lease provisions shall be effective for any extension, renewal, or
modification of the initial lease.
Notice of Village of Plainfield Ordinances:
The Village of Plainfield has enacted the following in its Code of Ordinances:
2.5‐173‐ Rental Regulation Ordinance: This article prohibits criminal nuisance activity
on properties, or the public way located within the corporate limits of the Village of
Plainfield; Any violations of the above ordinances or any other federal, state, or local
criminal, nuisance, or property maintenance statutes, regulations, or ordinances
may result in the eviction of the tenant who committed, allowed, or facilitated the
violation. Tenants and all persons who reside in the leased premises, by assuming
possession of the same, agree that the owner or operator may release to the Code
Enforcement Department and Police Crime Free Liaison any information concerning
the identity of all occupants.
"In consideration of the execution or renewal of a lease of the rental unit identified in this
lease, Owner (or Operator) and tenant agree as follows:
1. Tenant, any member of the tenant's household, a guest or invitee in the unit or on the
common grounds, or any other person in the unit or on the common grounds invited
there in any way by the tenant or a member of tenant's household, shall not engage or
in any way be involved in, any criminal activity, including drug related criminal activity,
on or near the said premises. Criminal activity shall include, but is not limited to, drug‐
related criminal activity. "Drug‐related criminal activity" means illegal manufacture, sale,
distribution, use or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute or use of a
controlled substance, cannabis, or methamphetamine (as defined in the
Illinois Compiled Statutes).
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2. Tenant, any member of the tenant's household, a guest, or invitee at the unit, or on the
common grounds, or any person in the unit or on the common grounds invited there in
any way by the tenant or a member of the tenant's household shall not engage in any
act intended to facilitate or that does facilitate criminal activity, including drug‐related
criminal activity, or on the said property.
3. Tenant, and every member of the household shall not permit the rental unit to be used
for criminal activity, or to facilitate criminal activity, in the unit or on the common
grounds, including drug‐related criminal activity, regardless of whether the individual
engaging in such activities is a member of the household, a guest or invitee, and
regardless of whether the tenant is present during any such offense.
4. Tenant, and members of the tenant's household, a guest, or invitee in the unit or on the
common grounds, or any other person in the unit or on the common grounds invited
there in any way by tenant or a member of tenant's household, shall not engage in the
unlawful manufacturing, selling, using, storing, keeping or giving of a controlled
substance, cannabis, or methamphetamine at any location on the property.
5. Tenant, any members of the tenant's household, a guest, or invitee in the unit or on the
common grounds, or any other person in the unit or on the common grounds invited
there in any way by the tenant or a member of the tenant's household, shall not engage
in any illegal activity, including prostitution as defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes,
criminal street gang activity as defined in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, threatening or
intimidating as prohibited in the Illinois Compiled Statutes, assault as prohibited in the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, including but not limited to the unlawful discharge of firearms
on or near the dwelling unit or common grounds, or any breach of the lease agreement
that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the landlord, his agent or
other tenants or involving imminent or actual serious damage as defined in the Illinois
Compiled Statutes.
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6. Violation of any of the above provisions shall be a material and irreparable violation of
the lease and good cause for termination of the tenancy, provided, however, a tenant
shall not be retaliated against nor evicted when merely a victim of any criminal act
prohibited herein, including domestic violence, but shall be responsible for the acts of
his/her guests and household members. A single violation of any of the provisions
hereof shall be deemed a serious violation and material noncompliance with the lease.
It is understood and agreed that a single violation shall be good cause for immediate
termination of the lease under the Illinois Compiled Statutes.
“Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of violation shall not require criminal conviction, but
shall be by a preponderance of the evidence. Tenant consents to venue in any justice court
precinct within the county wherein the unit is located in the event Owner initiates legal action
against the tenant. Tenant hereby waives any objection to any venue chosen by Owner.”
“To the extent permitted by law, tenant agrees that service of process of any legal proceeding,
including but not limited to, a special detainer or forcible detainer action, or service of any
notice to tenant, shall be effective and sufficient for purposes of providing legal service and
conferring personal jurisdiction upon any Illinois court as to any tenant, co‐signor, occupant or
guarantor, if served upon any occupant or other person of suitable age and discretion who is
present at the premises and residing therein, notwithstanding the fact that a tenant, co‐signor,
occupant or guarantor may reside at a different location other than the property address
described in the lease agreement. This agreement regarding service is in addition to, and not in
lieu of, any manner of service authorized under Illinois law or rule. By signing this lease, the
undersigned hereby waives any objection to service carried out under the terms of this
agreement."
All owners or operators shall incorporate into the body of all leases or rental agreements, or
renewals of leases or rental agreements, the first and last names of all individuals who will
reside at the subject property during the term of the lease. All such owners or operators shall
also require their tenants, as a condition of their lease, to provide written notice containing the
first and last names of any guests who will be temporarily residing at the subject property for
more than seven (7) consecutive days. Owners or operators shall provide, upon either oral or
written request, copies of the information required to the Code Enforcement Department. Any
such oral request shall be followed by a written confirmation of the oral request from the
interested party to the Code Enforcement Department.
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VIOLATIONS
1. Any property on which nuisance activity occurs may be declared a nuisance
property. No property shall be declared a nuisance property unless it is proven
by preponderance of the evidence that there has been two (2) or more instances
of nuisance activity within six‐month period of time arising out of or arising from
the property.
2. Any property on which aggravated nuisance activity occurs may be declared an
aggravated nuisance property. No property shall be declared an aggravated
nuisance property unless it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence that
there has been one (1) or more instances of aggravated nuisance activity within
a six‐month period of time.
3. Any owner or operator who
i. encourages or permits a property to become a nuisance property.
ii. allows a property to continue as a nuisance property; and
iii. fails to implement reasonable and warranted measures, as specified by
this ordinance, shall be in violation of this article.
iv. Each day that a violation of this article continues shall be considered a
separate and distinct offense.
4. Criminal nuisances shall EXCLUDE, pursuant to Section 1‐2‐1.5 of the Illinois
Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1‐2‐1.5:
I. Contacts made to police or other emergency services:
a) With intent to prevent or respond to domestic violence or sexual
violence; or
b) Where intervention or emergency assistance was needed to
respond to or prevent
domestic violence or sexual violence; or
c) Contacts made by, on behalf of, or otherwise concerning an
individual with a disability, for a purpose related to that
individual's disability; or
II. An incident or incidents of actual or threatened domestic violence or
sexual violence against a tenant, household member, or guest occurring
within the Village; or
III. Public nuisances (which include criminal activity or a local ordinance
violation as
defined in 65 ILCS 5/1‐2‐1.5) occurring in the Village that is directly
related to domestic violence, engaged in by a tenant, member of a
tenant's household, guest or other party and against a tenant,
household member, guest or other party.
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IV. Not excluded under the circumstances described above are violations
of Section 15.2 of the Emergency Telephone System Act, 50 ILCS
750/15.2, Article 26 (Disorderly Conduct) of the Criminal Code of 2012,
720 ILCS 5/26‐1 et seq., and Article IX (Forcible Entry and Detainer) of
the Code of Civil Procedure, 735 ILCS 5/9‐101 et seq.)(i) Criminal
nuisances shall exclude, pursuant to Section 1‐2‐1.5 of the Illinois
Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/1‐2‐1.5:
PROCEDURE
When the Police Department receives one (1) or more documented occurrences of nuisance
activities on a property, they may at their discretion, independently review such reports to
determine whether they describe the activities, behaviors or conduct enumerated under the
violations. Upon such a finding the Police Liaison may at their discretion do the following:
1. When feasible, notify Code Enforcement that the property is in danger of becoming a
nuisance property. If the Code Enforcement Department sends such notice, the notice
shall contain the following information:
a) The street address of the property or a legal description for
identification of the property;
b) A statement that the Village of Plainfield has information that the
property may be a nuisance property along with a concise description
of the nuisance activities that exist or that have occurred. The Code
Enforcement Department shall offer the owner or operator an
opportunity to propose a course of action that the Village of Plainfield
agrees will abate the nuisance activities giving rise to the violation.
c) Demand that the owner or operator respond to the Code
Enforcement Department within ten (10) business days to discuss the
nuisance activities.
2. When the Code Enforcement Department receives documentation of the occurrence of
additional nuisance activity on the same property after notice has been given, The Code
Enforcement Department, at their discretion, may do the following:
a) Notify the person in charge, in writing, that the property has been
determined to be a nuisance property. If the Code Enforcement
Department sends such notice, the notice shall contain the following
information:
i. The street address of the property or a legal description
sufficient for identification of the property.
ii. A statement that the matter is being brought before an
administrative hearing officer, as defined in section of this
Code, for a hearing.
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iii. If the owner or operator notifies the Code Enforcement
Department immediately, upon receipt of the notice and
agrees to abate the nuisance within ten (10) days, or take
other agreed upon, timely, and warranted measures, The
Code Enforcement Department may, at their discretion,
postpone referring the matter to adjudication.
iv. Service of notice shall be made either personally or by first‐
class mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the owner or
operator at the address of the nuisance property, or such
other place which is likely to give the owner or operator notice
of the determination of the Code Enforcement Department.
v. A copy of the notice shall be served to the owner listed on the
rental license, or mailed to the last known address of the
owner of the rental dwelling as recorded on the most recent
tax assessment of the county in which the property is located,
and/or the occupant at the address of the property, if these
persons are different than the owner or operator, and shall be
made either personally or by first‐class mail, postage prepaid.
vi. The failure of any person to receive notice, as provided above,
shall not invalidate, or otherwise affect the proceedings under
this chapter.
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
Burden of proof; procedure; fines and remedies:
1. At the hearing before the administrative hearing officer, the Village shall have the initial
burden of proof to show, by a preponderance of evidence that the property is a
nuisance property.
2. If a property owner is summoned before the hearing officer due to nuisance property,
he shall give notice, in writing, to at least one of his tenant(s) on that property. Said
notice shall provide the following: The physical address of the property; the date and
time that the property owner is to appear before the hearing officer; the fact that the
appearance is due to alleged nuisance activity;
and the possible sanctions that may be imposed upon the property owner. The notice
shall be delivered, either personally or by U.S. mail.
3. Such a hearing shall be held in accordance with the procedures as specified in this Code.
The Village's representative shall present evidence in support of its claim that the
property is a nuisance property. The owner or operator shall be permitted to rebut such
evidence and present any other evidence that is, in the discretion of the hearing officer,
relevant and reliable.
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4. At the conclusion of the hearing, the hearing officer shall make a determination on the
basis of the evidence presented at the hearing, whether or not a violation of this
ordinance exists. The determination shall be in writing and shall be designated as the
findings, decisions, and order. The hearing officer's decision shall be final and binding,
except that the administrative review law, as specified in section of this Ordinance, shall
be applicable. The findings, decision and order shall include the hearing officer's findings
of fact, a decision whether or not a violation of this code exists based upon the finding
of fact, and an order for abatement of the nuisance activity or sanctioning the
owner/operator/occupant, as specified in subsection (a) below, or dismissing the case in
the event a violation is not proven.
a. A copy of the findings, decision, and order shall be served upon the owner
/occupant if different than the operator, within ten (10) business days. Service
shall be in the same manner as specified in procedure for notice of violation.
b. Payment of any penalty or fine shall be made to the Village finance department.
c. In the event that the order provides for the abatement of nuisance activity, the
hearing officer shall establish a status date, which would be after the date
established for the abatement of the nuisance activity, in order to determine
whether there has been compliance with the order. At such time, the hearing
officer shall hear testimony and accept any evidence relevant to the compliance
with the order and continued abatement of the nuisance activity.
d. If the hearing officer makes a finding that a property was, or is, a nuisance
property, he may impose any or all of the following remedies:
i. Fine the owner /occupant of the property if those persons are different
than the operator, not more than $750 for each violation of this section.
Each day a nuisance activity occurs or continues shall be considered a
separate and distinct violation. The hearing officer may, at his discretion,
impose such a fine for each day the nuisance activity goes unabated. No
person shall be found in violation of this section unless the Village proves
by a preponderance of the evidence that the owner/operator/occupant
failed to take reasonable and warranted measures to abate the nuisance
activity. In establishing the amount of any fine, the hearing officer may
consider any of the following factors:
1) The actions taken by the owner/operator/occupant to mitigate or
correct the nuisance activities at the property.
2) The repeated or continuous nature of the problem.
3) The magnitude or gravity of the problem.
4) How cooperative the owner/operator/occupant is with the
Village.
5) The cost to the Village of investigating, correcting, or attempting
to correct the nuisance activities.
6) Any other aggravating or mitigating factor deemed relevant by
the hearing officer. Evidence of a property's general reputation
and/or the reputation of the persons in or frequenting it shall be
admissible.
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ii. Order the owner/operator/occupant to take reasonable, timely and
lawful measures to abate the nuisance activity, including specifying
deadlines for the same, and in furtherance thereof, may order a period of
continued compliance wherein the matter will be returned before the
hearing officer to update him/her as to the continued nuisance‐free
status of the property for a period of up to one (1) year.
iii. Suspend/revoke the rental license for the rental dwelling(s) involved in
the nuisance or aggravated nuisance activity if such property is rented or
leased. The hearing officer may order that said rental dwelling(s) be
closed and secured against all unauthorized access, use, and occupancy
for a period of no less than one (1) year. If the hearing officer suspends or
revokes the rental license for the rental dwelling(s) involved in the
nuisance activity, the owner /occupant of the rental dwelling(s) if those
persons are different than the operator, shall receive written notice from
the Village Administrator that the license to operate said rental property
or the right to lease said unit(s) is suspended or revoked, as the case may
be. The suspension or revocation of any license, or any right to lease
unit(s), shall not release or discharge the license holder from paying fees
or fines under this Code, nor shall such license holder be released from
criminal prosecution or further civil proceedings.
iv. Order that a vacant or unused nuisance property of whatever use or a
vacant lot which is a nuisance property, whether residential or
commercial, be closed and secured against all unauthorized access, use,
and occupancy. The hearing officer may order that the property be closed
and secured against all unauthorized access, use, and occupancy for a
period of up to one (1) year. The hearing officer may further require that
the nuisance property be fenced and/or gated to physically restrict
access. He may also require the hiring of security personnel to assure
there is no unauthorized access, use, and occupancy.
v. Issue an order to close and secure any rented or leased, non‐licensed,
residential property against all unauthorized access, use, or occupancy
for a period of not less than sixty (60) days, nor more than one (1) year.
If the landlord receives two (2) or more violations within an eighteen (18)
month period, for separate incidents stemming from separate rental
agreements from the same unit, that require the landlord to abate the
nuisance, the license can be suspended indefinitely, or revoked by the
Village Administrator. The eighteen (18) month period begins from the
date of the 1st violation issued to the landlord.
vi. The hearing officer may require each landlord who is found to have
violated this article to attend the next available crime‐free training class
as administered by the Village of Plainfield or any other entity designated
by the Village.
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VILLAGE REMEDIES
1. The Village Board finds that any premises which has generated more calls for nuisance
activities after being declared a nuisance property, and has received a disproportionate
level of police service, to be an undue and inappropriate burden on the taxpayers of the
Village. The Village Board therefore directs Code Enforcement to charge the owners of
such premises the costs associated with abating.
2. The Village may seek to enforce this Ordinance by seeking any and all remedies under
this Chapter, including the imposition of fines. In addition, the Village Administrator
may suspend and/or recommend revocation of any license issued hereunder if it
appears to his satisfaction from the report of any village officer or village employee
making an inspection, or any other available information that the licensee is violating
this law or ordinance or any law or ordinance, or is in violation of the nuisance section
or is operating in a manner not conducive to the public health, morals or safety. Any
suspension of a license pursuant to this Section may be appealed directly to the
Administrative Hearing Officer within 15 days of that decision by the Village
Administrator for an administrative hearing to be conducted.
3. The Village or its agent will make its determination to enforce the Ordinance based
upon the nature, severity, frequency, and proximity to the property the criminal
conduct occurred and consider, in addition to arrest records, criminal history, charges
brought as a result of the criminal activity, police reports detailing the criminal conduct,
witness statements, and other relevant documentation to make a determination
by preponderance of the evidence. The Village or its agent will also consider, prior to
enforcement of the Ordinance, any mitigating circumstances, including but not limited
to, the circumstances surround the criminal conduct, the age of the individual at the
time of the conduct, the tenant’s rental history, and evidence of any rehabilitation
efforts.
4. If the owner or operator of the residential rental dwelling decides to abate the nuisance
with eviction, the owner or operator must notify the tenant prior to the initiation of any
eviction proceedings, that the tenant may request, within 15 business days of receiving
notice, an administrative hearing to be conducted of the Village’s decision to enforce
the Ordinance and may present any additional evidence to the Village or its
Administrative Hearing Officer at that time.
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5. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this ordinance, the Village shall not enforce
its crime free housing program based on:
a. Contact made to police or other emergency services,
i. if the contact was made with the intent to prevent or respond to
domestic violence or sexual violence;
ii. the intervention or emergency assistance was needed to respond to or
prevent domestic violence or sexual violence; or
iii. the contact was made by, on behalf of, or otherwise concerns an
individual with a disability and the purpose of the contact was related to
that individual's disability;
1. an incident or incidents of actual or threatened domestic violence
or sexual violence against a tenant, household member, or guest
occurring in the dwelling unit or on the premises; or
2. criminal activity or a Village ordinance violation occurring in the
dwelling unit or on the premises that is directly relating to
domestic violence or sexual violence, engaged in by a tenant,
member of a tenant's household, guest, or other party, and
against a tenant, household member, guest, or other party.
b. However, nothing with respect to this Section:
i. Limits enforcement of Section 15.2 of the Illinois Emergency Telephone
System Act, Article 26 of the Criminal Code of 2012, or Article IX of the
Code of Civil Procedure;
ii. Prohibits the Village from enacting or enforcing its crime free housing
program and ordinance to impose penalties on the basis of the
underlying criminal activity or Village ordinance violation not covered by
Section (h) subsections (1), (2), and (3) and to the extent otherwise
permitted by existing State and federal law; or
iii. Limits or prohibits the eviction of or imposition of penalties against the
perpetrator of the domestic violence, sexual violence, or other criminal
activity.
(65 ILCS 5/1‐2‐1.5 effective November 19, 2015)
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RENTAL
REGULATION
ORDINANCE
Village of Plainfield
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AGENDA
Introduction
Primary goals
Options
Summary
Timeline
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INTRODUCTION
This is a discussion on whether the Village of Plainfield wants
to regulate the condition and operation of rental housing.
In recent years, there has been an increase in numbers of
single-family homes and multi-family go from owner-
occupancy to absentee ownership and rental occupancy.
A stock of sound, well-managed rental properties can be a
valuable community asset with most landlords being
responsible owners.
The rental properties that are neither sound nor well-
managed may have a destabilizing effect on their
surroundings.
The goal of these regulations is not to drive landlords away
or to punish them, but to raise the quality bar for rental
housing in the community and ensure to the extent possible
that landlords who own property in the municipality are
responsible stewards of their properties, working with the
municipality to ensure that neighborhoods remain safe and
clean.
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RESEARCH
Staff has compiled and researched codes, ordinances and
fees from over 20 surrounding municipalities along with
Metropolitan Mayor Caucus, Prairie State Legal Services,
State of Illinois Crime Free Association and Chicago
Metropolitan Agency of Planning.
Staff has talked with local landlords for their input.
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PRIMARY GOAL
To be proactive to the state of rental
properties within the Village of Plainfield.
Maintaining property values and a standard
of living as accustomed in the Village of
Plainfield.
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Locations of Rental
Properties
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RENTAL REGISTRATION, INSPECTIONS AND CRIME FREE
HOUSING
REGISTRY
Property registration for
commercial buildings and single,
two family, and multiple family
dwellings that are let for occupancy
for long term or short term and/or
vacant within the Village.
RENTAL LICENSING and
INSPECTIONS
The purpose of this ordinance is to
provide for the annual licensing of
residential rental property, so as to
protect the public health, safety,
and welfare of the village.
CRIME FREE HOUSING
Limits drugs, illegal activity, and
nuisance activity out of rental
properties to help maintain a safe
environment and the high quality of
living standards within the Village.
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EXAMPLES
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REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS•Each owner of a commercial or residential rental dwelling including short term residential rental shall file a written registration with the village.
•Contact information of the owner of the property. If property is held in trust, the contact information of the beneficiaries and the percentages of ownership of all the beneficiaries of the trust, appropriate corporate or partnership information, including the name of the registered agent, president, manager or managing partner. The contact information of the property manager or management company, and local agent representing the owner.
•All commercial and residential rental dwellings are required to have a local agent. The local agent shall be reasonably accessible to the village and have a telephone number which shall be available to the village at any time. An office will be located no more than thirty (30) miles from the Village border for contact.
•Contact information (no P.O. boxes) of the owner and property agent to be contacted when potential violations of municipal ordinances occur.
•Telephone number of the owner or agent to be contacted when an emergency exists.
•In the event any of the information requested should change, it shall be the obligation of the owner to notify the village in writing within ten days of the change.
•The full names of all adult tenants residing in the residential dwelling.
•Vacant property registration.
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REGISTRY NOT REQUIRED
•Single family dwellings occupied by a member of the owner's
immediate family.
•Hotels, motels and Inns.
•Nursing homes, retirement centers, rest homes, or hospices
licensed, inspected and governed by state or federal laws,
rules or regulations.
•Group homes governed by 405 Illinois Compiled Statutes 35/1
et seq., as amended, Specialized Living Centers Act, dealing
with the developmentally disabled, or other similar uses
governed by state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS
Contact information as per the registry requirements.
Residential / Commercial Rental License (valid for 1 year)
Inspections
•Health, Life and Safety items
•Smoke Detectors/ Carbon Monoxide Detectors working and in location per State of Illinois law.
•Signs of infestation and/ or mold, screens on windows.
•Furnace and AC, water heater, etc. inspected by a qualified service person registered with the Village of Plainfield.
•Means of Egress
•A way out in case of emergency.
•Multi-family require exits signs and emergency lights
•Plumbing fixtures working (water)
•Electric fixtures and outlets working (ground fault interceptors in wet areas)
•General property maintenance. Grass and weeds, disrepair of fences, decks, handrails, etc.
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CRIME FREE HOUSINGRental Regulation Ordinance2023 1251
WHAT IS CRIME FREE
20XX PRESENTATION TITLE 13
IT IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE VILLAGE, LANDLORDS, AND
TENANTS TO KEEP DRUGS, ILLEGAL ACTIVITY, AND NUISANCE ACTIVITY
OFF OF RENTAL PROPERTIES AND TO HELP MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIROMENT AND THE HIGH QUALITY OF LIVING STANDARDS WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD.
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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CRIME FREE
Management
A stable, satisfied resident base
Increased demand for rental
units
Lower maintenance and repair
costs
Improved personal safety
Increased property values
Residents
Safer, more secure
environment
Improved personal safety for
renters
Confidence knowing building
meets minimum security
requirements
Improved quality of life
Law Enforcement
Proven crime prevention
method
Confirmed drop in call for
service
Improved quality of life of the
community at large
Teaches managers and
residents to work with police.
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CRIME FREE REQUIREMENTS
20XX PRESENTATION TITLE 15
•Any owner of a property being rented shall attend and complete a
crime free housing program seminar.
•All owners/operators shall incorporate a crime free agreement into their property leases or rental agreements
•All owners/operators shall incorporate into the lease the first and last
names of all adult individuals who reside at the subject property
during the term of the lease and provide the names of any guests who reside temporarily for more than 7 consecutive days.
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WHAT ARE VIOLATIONS OF CRIME FREE
20XX PRESENTATION TITLE 16
•Two (2) or more occurrences of nuisance activity within six (6)
months
•Unlawful assembly; Assault; Battery; Prostitution, Soliciting or patronizing a prostitute; Keeping a house of prostitution; Pandering; Obscenity; Sexual assault and sexual abuse; Public indecency; Disorderly conduct; Illegal gambling; Keeping or maintaining a place of illegal gambling; Unlawful possession of gambling devices; Arson; Criminal damage to property; Illegal consumption, sale or possession of alcohol; Theft; Interference with public/peace officer; Harassment; Indecent exposure; Zoning violations; Loitering; Unlawful possession, sale, distribution or use of fireworks; Aiding and abetting; Conspiracy; Trespass; Drug paraphernalia; Violation of noise ordinance; Occupancy violations;
Vandalism or graffiti; Violations of any animal regulations; any violation of Chapter 720 ILCS.
•1 occurrence of aggravated nuisance with six (6) months.
•Homicide; Kidnapping; Criminal housing management; Possession of explosives orincendiary device;, unlawful use of weapons; mob action; child pornography; controlled substance violations; Production, sale, distribution or possession of cannabis in violation of the Cannabis Control Act; Gang activity violations as described in the Illinois Street gang Terrorism Omnibus Prevention Act
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WHAT CRIME FREE IS NOT
20XX PRESENTATION TITLE 17
•Crime free does not require background checks of tenants.
•Crime free does not require evictions of tenants
•Crime free does not consider the following nuisances
•Contacts with police or other emergency services unless defined in nuisance property or aggravated nuisance property
•Domestic related calls for service
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FEES AND
STAFFINGRental Regulation Ordinance2023 1857
FEES AND
STAFFING
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Community Rental License Rental Inspection fees Reinspection 1 Reinspection 2
Aurora
1- $90
2- $125
3-5- $150
6-10- $300
11-20- $400
21-30- $500
31-40- $700
41-50- $800
51-75- $1000
76-1000- $1100
none $80.00 $150.00
Crest Hill none 50 per unit $50.00 $50.00
Joliet $100.00
Fee per unit based on
property value initially, then
based off life safety
violations and calls for
services
$65.00 $75.00
Lockport
One Unit- $50
Two Units- $90
3-5 Units- $125
6-15 Units- $150
16-25 Units- $200
26+ Units- $300
$100.00 $50.00 $50.00
Palatine
Single unit (Condo, townhouse, single family
home)- $89
Multi-dwelling building ( $26 per unit or $126
per building, whichever is greater)
$71.00 $106.00
Romeoville
Single Family Dwelling- $75
Subsequent Single-Family Dwelling- $65
Apartment/ Multi-family- $100
none $50.00 $50.00
Woodridge
1-100- $34 per unit
101-200- $22 per unit
201+ - $17 per unit
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License Fee per building
1-4 buildings- $100.00
5-9 buildings - $150.00
10-24 buildings- $300.00
25 or more buildings- $500.00
Inspection fees per unit
First inspection - $100.00
Reinspection - $50.00
Additional reinspection will double each occurrence
Example: Apartment complex has 10 buildings with 20 units per building.
License fee $300 and inspection fee would be $100 per unit when existing tenant
moves out and before new tenant moves in.
Village of Plainfield proposed fees
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202321
The Building and Code Compliance Department has
approximately 30 years of experience with rental ordinances.
Staffing would be determined by the amount of data we
receive through the licensing. This will be determined closer
to the 2024/25 budget year. The plan is for the Building and
Code Compliance Department to be lead with additional
resources from Police Department (Crime Free), Planning
Department (Zoning),Public Works (Forestry), and Fire
Districts respective to their expertise.
Staffing
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SUMMARY
We believe in a fair and equitable ordinance that takes the
owners, landlords, tenants and residents into
consideration.
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TIMELINE
Committee of the Whole workshop
Ordinance review
Village of Plainfield
ordinance
Present to September 1, 2024
Conversation regarding the Rental Regulation Ordinance.
Final legal review of the ordinance.
Adopt Rental Regulation Ordinance
Education and implementation of Rental Regulation
Ordinance
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QUESTIONS
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THANK YOU
Village of Plainfield Building and Code Compliance
Department
Village of Plainfield Police Department
Village of Plainfield Planning Department
Village of Plainfield Finance Department
Plainfield Fire District / Oswego Fire District
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