(A)   Adoption. A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Fire Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapters B, C, D and E, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. is hereby adopted as the Fire Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fire Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section,  with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) below of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes.  The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section 101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section 102.6 Referenced codes and standards. Add the following:

      “102.6.1 Building. All references to the International Existing Building Code shall be replaced with the following “Chapter 34 of the International Building Code.”

      102.6.2 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, replacement, equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto. All references in the Fire Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances.

      102.6.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. All references in the Fire Code to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced by the State of Illinois Plumbing Code.”

      (3)   Section 109.3 Violation Penalties. Delete the text of Section 108.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the fire code official shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (4)   Section 111.4 Failure to Comply   Insert “$50" and “$500.”

   (C)   Geographic limits. The geographic limits referred to in certain sections of the 2003 International Fire Code are hereby established as follows:

      (1)   Section 3204.3.1.1 (geographic limits in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited): “All areas other than those zoned M-1 or M-2 within the corporate limits of the City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section 3404.2.9.5.1 (geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited): “All areas with residential zoning (areas zoned R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4) within the corporate limits of the City of LaSalle.”

      (3)   Section 3406.2.4.4 (Geographic limits in which the storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited): “All areas with residential zoning (areas zoned R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4) within the corporate limits of the City of LaSalle.”

      (4)   Section 3804.2 (geographic limits in which the storage of liquid petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas): “All areas with residential zoning (areas zoned R-1, R-2, R-3 and R-4) within the corporate limits of the City of LaSalle.”

(Ord. 1793, passed 3-31-2003)

   (A)   Adoption. A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Fuel Gas Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Fuel Gas Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for regulating and governing fuel gas systems and gas-systems and gas-fired appliances in the City of LaSalle; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Fuel Gas Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section 101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section 101.2 Exception. Delete the text of the exception of Section 101.2 and substitute the following: “Detached one-and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.”

      (3)   Section 102.8 Referenced codes and standards. Add the following:

      “102.8.1 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electric Code, as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of electrical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. All references in the Fuel Gas Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances.

      102.8.2 Plumbing. The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. All references in the Fuel Gas Code to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced by the State of Illinois Plumbing Code.”

      (4)   Section 106.3 Application for permit. Add: “106.3.2 Additional permits, approvals or certificates. If additional permits, approvals or certificates are required by other agencies, including but not limited to the Illinois Environmental Pollution Agency, LaSalle County Health Department, Department of Natural Resources or Illinois Department of Transportation, such permits, approvals or certificates shall be submitted with the building permit application and no permit shall be issued unless said documents are received by the Building Inspector.”

      (5)   Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Delete the text of Section 106.5.2 and substitute the following: “The fees for mechanical work shall be considered incidental to the cost of the building permit issued in accordance with the Building Code of the City of LaSalle.”

      (6)   Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds. Delete the text of Section 106.5.3

      (7)   Section 108.2 Notice of Violation. Add: “All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall indicate the conduct which constitutes a violation and make reference to the section(s) violated thereby. The notices or orders shall be served in person or by certified mail, or in such other manner as appropriate to provide notice.”

      (8)   Section 108.4 Violation Penalties. Delete the text of Section 108.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter or repair work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (9)   Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders. Insert: “$50" and “$500.”

      (10)   Section 109.2 Membership of the board. Delete the text of Section 109.2 and substitute the following: “The board of appeals shall consist of the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals.”

(Ord. 1794, passed 3-31-2003)

   (A)   Adoption; compliance required.

      (1)   For the purposes of supplementing the provisions and regulations contained in this Title, and for setting forth minimum standards for the installation of electrical wiring, the city hereby adopts by reference the standards, specifications, rules and regulations of the National Fire Protection Association as compiled and published as the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, (NFPA No. 70-2002), hereinafter referred to as the NEC, Article 80 of the NEC, 1 copy of which shall be kept on file in the City Clerk’s office, 1 copy of which shall be kept on file in the Building Inspector’s office and 1 copy of which shall be kept in the LaSalle Public Library, all copies to be available for public inspection.

      (2)   No electrical wiring for heat, light and power shall be installed in a building or structure, nor shall an alteration or an extension of an existing electrical wiring system be made except in conformity with the provisions of this section and the National Electrical Code, 2002 Edition, (NFPA No. 70-2002).

      (3)   In case of conflict between the NEC and the rules and regulations herein specified, the rules and regulations contained in this section shall prevail.

   (B)   Application for service installation.

      (1)   Any person desiring to make an electrical service installation in any premises as defined in this section shall make application to make such installation and for service connection of the premises with a private electric power utility, to the city on a printed form provided by said city. The application shall be signed by the owner of the premises in which the installation will be made. With every such application, there shall be a fee paid to the city as provided within § 124.06 of the LaSalle City Code regarding contractor fees, building permit and building inspection fees and related matters.

      (2)   All applications shall also contain the printed agreement thereon that the applicant will conform to and abide by all the rules, regulations and provisions of ordinances of the city pertaining to the installation and maintenance of electric wiring, fixtures and appliances then or thereafter in force.

   (C)   Plans and specifications.

      (1)   Filing required. The application shall contain a statement of the nature and extent of the electrical installation and the name and address of the electrical contractor who will perform the work or service.

         (a)   The owner or contractor shall file with the City Building Inspector detailed plans and specifications for such electrical installation for use of the city in making inspections of the installation.

         (b)   No installation shall commence until such plans and specifications have been furnished to and approved by the Building Inspector.

      (2)   Wiring requirements. All plans shall include the wiring layout, with the location of outlets, distribution facilities and the size of wire to be used. All work performed and all materials used shall be in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with the application for permit and any revisions or changes from the plans submitted shall be considered a violation unless approved by the Building Inspector.

      (3)   Single-family residences. Plans for single-family residences shall include the location and size of service entrance equipment.

      (4)   Other residences. Plans for other than single- and 2-family residences shall include a riser diagram, fixture schedule, panel schedule, motor list, location of service entrance equipment, details of wall penetration for service entrance connected load and demand factor used to calculate load demand, and all such drawings and plans will require a professional engineer’s or architect’s seal.

      (5)   Possible exemptions. At the discretion of the Building Inspector or his or her designee, minor modifications, alterations or additions to existing facilities may not require a professional engineer’s or architect’s seal.

      (6)   Approval. Approval of detailed plans and specifications by the Building Inspector will not constitute responsibility by the city for adequacy, completeness, correctness or reliability of the plans and specifications. The final responsibility for the plans and specifications rests with the professional engineer or architect whose seal appears on the plans and specifications or, in the case where the requirement of a professional engineer’s or architect’s seal is waived, upon the person who submits the plans and specifications with the permit application.

   (D)   Occupancy permit required.  When all electrical work has been completed, the Building Inspector shall endorse the permit, such endorsement meaning that all electrical work pursuant to the permit has been completed and inspected and that all fees have been paid. An occupancy permit shall not be issued for any premises until such copy of the permit has been filed and all fees have been paid.

   (E)   Electrical inspections.

      (1)   The city requires that inspections be made during the installation of the electric wiring system to assure compliance with this section. The owner or contractor shall give 24-hours’ notice to the city and shall obtain an appointment period during which such inspection shall take place. The city may require a representative of the electrical contractor or the electrician installing the electric wiring system to be present on the site with plans and specifications which were submitted for the permit when the Building Inspector makes his or her inspection.

      (2)   Rough inspections are required before any work is concealed or covered such as walls and concrete. A red tag will indicate a violation or violations exist. Violations must be corrected before the electric wiring system is covered or concealed and approval of work obtained. Approval shall be indicted by the placing of a yellow tag with the Building Inspector’s or his or her designee’s signature.

      (3)   Final inspection and approval by the Building Inspector of the completed electrical installation shall be made before an occupancy permit is issued. Permanent electrical service can be installed, at the option of the Building Inspector, as soon as the service riser, meter socket, main disconnect and interconnecting conduit and conductors are properly installed and grounded.

   (F)   Additions, insertions and changes.

      (1)   Article 80.15 - Delete the text of Article 80.15 and substitute the following: “The Zoning Board of Appeals shall serve as the Electric Board for the purpose of hearing appeals related to the City’s Electric Code.”

      (2)   Article 80.23(B)(3) - Delete the text of Article 80.23(B)(3) and insert the following: “Any person, firm, or corporation who shall willfully violate any of the applicable provisions of this article shall upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine of not less than $50 or more than $500 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (3)   Article 80.25 - Notification: Delete the text of Article 80.25(C) and insert the following: “Notification. If, within five business days after the Building Inspector is notified in writing of the completion of an installation of electric equipment, other than a temporary approval installation, the Building Inspector has neither authorized connection nor disapproved the installation, the supplier of electricity is authorized to make connections and supply electricity to such installation.”

      (4)   Article 80.27 Inspector’s Qualifications - Delete the text of Article 80.27.

      (5)   Article 80.29 Liability for Damages - Insert the following: “City of LaSalle.”

      (6)   Article 80.35 Effective Date - Insert the following: “fourteen, 14.”

      (7)   Article 230.1 Scope - Add the following: “All service installations shall comply with the standards and requirements as designated by the local electric utility. In case of conflict between the NEC and the rules and regulations as specified by the local electric utility, the rules and regulations as established by the local electric utility shall prevail. No service meter shall be installed or electric service provided to a building without approval by the Building Inspector, which shall be designated by a yellow “APPROVED” sticker attached to the meter base by the Building Inspector.”

      (8)   Article 310.2 Conductors - Delete the text of Article 310.2 (B) and substitute the following: “Conductor Material. Conductors in this article shall be of copper. Aluminum is only approved for use by the local electric utility for service installations.”

      (9)   Article 320 - Armored Cable (BX): This may only be used as an extension to an existing system of a residence where it is impossible to use conduit. This method will not be used in a basement; except for a short piece to connect to junction box

      (10)   Article 322 Flat Cable Assemblies: Type FC and Article 324: - Flat conductor Cable: Type FCC - Can be used only for the repair of existing systems.

      (11)   Article 334 - Nonmetallic-Sheathed Cable - This method will only be allowed in 1 or 2-family dwellings and shall only be allowed in floors located above grade. In no case will this method be allowed in a basement or any other story located below grade.

      (12)   Article 338 - Service-Entrance Cable: Use of this method is not permitted unless approved by the Building Inspector.

      (13)   Article 340 - Underground Feeder and Branch Circuit Cable: Paragraph 340-10(4) is not acceptable. Type OF Cable shall not be used in any basement or other story located below grade.

      (14)   Article 362 - Electrical Nonmetallic Tubing - Type ENT: Use of this method is only permitted in concealed locations in all uses.

   (G)   Provisions regarding the regulation of electrical contractors.

      (1)   Except as otherwise specifically provided in this chapter, it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to do or perform any installation, alteration, maintenance or repair of or to any electrical conductor, equipment or other process, matter or material regulated by or within the scope of the National Electrical Code as adopted and modified thereby, without being appropriately licensed and/or registered under the provisions of this chapter.

      (2)   Electrician. An electrician license authorizes any person, firm or corporation to do any type of residential, commercial or industrial electrical wiring, including without limitation the installation or alteration of electrical equipment for utilization of electricity supplied for light, heat or power.

      (3)   Licensing procedure. The procedure for obtaining a license shall be as follows:

         (a)   Application for any electrician license shall be received by the Building Inspector on forms which may be obtained from him. The application shall include the name, address and place of business of the applicant.

         (b)   All applicants for electrician license shall be at least 21 years of age and shall have had at least 5 years practical experience or shall have satisfactorily completed a course of study in the subject for which the license is sought, given by a recognized school, and have had at least one year of practical experience in addition thereto. Additionally, notwithstanding the foregoing, it shall be presumed, subject to review of the qualifications by the Building Inspector, that applicants possessing the following qualifications shall be qualified for a license:

            1.   Individuals licensed by another municipality within the State of Illinois having a population of at least 7,500 people.

            2.   Any individual qualified as a journeyman union electrician.

         (c)   The annual fee for an electrical license is $100 payable upon meeting the terms of the city ordinances. All licenses shall expire on the 30th day of April of each year.

      (4)   Contractor registration. An electrical contractor is any person, firm or corporation performing work covered by the Electrical Code. All electrical contractors desiring to do work in the city shall be registered and licensed except as provided herein. Registration requirements are as follows:

         (a)   An electrical contractor shall be or employ at least one licensed electrician who is in responsible charge of all electrical work;

         (b)   Electrical contractors shall file with the annual application for registration a bond in the penal sum of $10,000, running to the city, ensuring that the contractor will faithfully perform the duties required by ordinance, rules or regulations of the city; suitably guard and protect any excavation or obstructions; and defend, save and keep harmless and indemnify the city of and from all actions, suits, costs, damages and expenses whatsoever, including attorney’s fees, which shall at any time happen for, or on account of any injuries, or damages received or sustained by any person caused by the negligence in either the execution or protection of his work, or form unfaithful or inadequate work done under, or by virtue of, his or her license;

         (c)   The electrical contractor shall provide the city with a certificate of insurance at the time of application for registration and at the time of annual renewal in the following or equivalent amounts:

            1.   Public liability and property damage $1,000,000.

            2.   Umbrella coverage $1,000,000.

      (5)   Non-transferability. No license issued under this chapter or registration hereunder shall be loaned, rented, assigned or transferred.

      (6)   Renewal and reinstatement.

         (a)   Any person, firm or corporation having received an electrical license as provided for in this chapter has the right, without further examination, to have that license renewed annually upon payment to the city a license fee and the execution or renewal of the bond and insurance required by this chapter.

         (b)   Any license forfeited for non-payment of a renewal fee may be reinstated upon the payment of the annual renewal fee without re-examination, provided however, that the person had been properly licensed the previous year. A person whose license has not been renewed for two or three years may apply to the Zoning Board of Appeals for reinstatement and may be licensed without re-examination upon the inspector finding that the applicant is qualified for licensing. Any license lapsed for more than three years may only be licensed by passing the examination.

      (7)   Suspension or revocation of rights and privileges.

         (a)   Any person licensed or electrical contractor registered in the city under this chapter may have his or her license or registration suspended or revoked by the Building Inspector for cause, after notice and an opportunity to be heard in his or her own defense. Upon notification from the Building Inspector of one or more violations listed herein, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall investigate and determine if suspension or revocation of rights and privileges is appropriate. If the electrical commission, by majority vote, determines that suspension or revocation is in order, the mandate takes effect immediately and stays in effect during any appeal process. Cause for suspension or revocation of a license or registration shall include, but shall not be limited to:

            1.   Refusal or failure to make any necessary corrections to electrical work within a reasonable time after notification of the defects therein;

            2.   Failure to obtain electrical permits;

            3.   Transfer of electrical permits or license;

            4.   Failure to call for required inspections;

            5.   Unwillingness or inability to install electrical work in accordance with the terms and provisions of this chapter;

            6.   Violation of any provision of this chapter;

            7.   False representations.

         (b)   All appeals of the decisions of the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be made to the City Council. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted hereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not apply, or the requirements of this code are adequately satisfied by other means.

      (8)   Owner exemption. The owner of a property may personally carry on such property any work governed by this section without a license and registration as required by division (G)(3) of this section, provided that such owner shall obtain a permit for any such work; perform such work personally or with the assistance of any family member; and shall call for inspections as provided in this chapter.

      (9)   Additional exemptions from the license, permit and/or inspection requirements. The license requirements of division (G)(3) of this section and the permit provisions do not apply to:

         (a)   Public service agencies installing, altering or repairing electrical equipment for the operation of communication and signals. This exemption applies only to equipment and conductors owned by the serving agency which are exterior to any premises or dwelling unit; this does not exempt the electrical work of the buildings of such public service agencies.

         (b)   Transmitting equipment. The installation, alteration, modification or use of electrical equipment for radio and television transmission, except the equipment and wiring for power supply therefore.

         (c)   That additionally, there shall be provided and allowed a one-time exception from the payment of the registration fee for an individual and/or entity of any type that would otherwise qualify as an applicant for an electrical license but has not previously performed electrical work within the city to work on one contractual project within the city without the need for paying a registration fee. However, said individual and/or entity shall be required in that event to register for this one time exception and in order to qualify for this one time exception shall be required to be qualified for a license, with the exception only applying to the payment of the $100 fee for the particular project involved. Additionally, any subsequent services or work performed within the city shall be prohibited absent paying the registration fee and obtaining the full license unless as otherwise provide above herein.

(Ord. 1795, passed 3-31-2003; Am. Ord. 2501, passed 8-26-2014; Am. Ord. 2640, passed 6-6-2016)

   (A)   Adoption of building code. That a certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Building Code including Appendix Chapter F, Chapter H and Chapter J, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section 101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section 101.2 Exception. Delete the text of the exception of Section 101.2 and substitute the following: “Detached one- and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures shall comply with the International Residential Code.”

      (3)   Section 101.4.1 Electrical. Delete the text of Section 101.4.1 and substitute the following: “The provisions of the National Electric Code, as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of electrical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. All references in the Building Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances.”

      (4)   Section 101.4.4 Plumbing. Delete the text of Section 101.4.4 and substitute the following: “The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. All references in the Building Code to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced by the State of Illinois Plumbing Code.”

      (5)   Section 105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Delete the text of No. 2 in the listing under the subtitle “Building.”

      (6)   Section 105.3.1 Action on Application.  Add: “The Building Inspector is permitted to waive review and examination of the plan and specifications if the registered architect or engineer who prepared the plans and specifications certifies that they conform to the requirements of the City Building Code.”

      (7)   Section 106.1 Submittal documents - Add: “If additional permits, approvals or certificates are required by other agencies, including but not limited to the Illinois Environmental Pollution Agency, LaSalle County Health Department, Department of Natural Resources or Illinois Department of Transportation, such permits, approvals or certificates shall be submitted with the building permit application and no permit shall be issued unless said documents are received by the Building Inspector.”

      (8)   Section 106.2 Site Plan - Add: “Section 106.2.1 - Storm Water Control - All multi-family residential, commercial and industrial sites shall submit a site plan indicating the design of a storm water control facility which has been designed by a registered professional engineer. Said site plan shall bear the engineer’s seal and be accompanied by design calculations. All such facilities shall be designed to discharge a flow at or below the amount discharged by the site in its undeveloped state and shall be designed in accordance with the standards as designated by the City Engineer.”

      (9)   Section 108.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Add: “The additional fee required to be paid by anyone failing to obtain a permit prior to beginning of construction shall be set at $100.”

      (10)   Section 113.2 Notice of Violation.  Add: “All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall indicate the conduct which constitutes a violation and make reference to the section(s) violated thereby. The notices or orders shall be served in person or by certified mail, or in such other manner as appropriate to provide notice.”

      (11)   Section 113.4 Violation Penalties.  Delete the text of Section 113.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (12)   Section 112.3 Qualifications. Add: “The Zoning Board of Appeals shall serve as the Board of Appeals for the City Building Code.”

      (13)   Section 705.1.  “The provisions of this Section shall apply to all multiple-family structures containing three or more living units; one or more living units in a structure containing any other type of use such as business or industrial; or any size commercial, business or industrial building without living units. The fire resistance rating of structural elements (including outside walls and floors) and tenant separation or party walls, shall be a minimum of two hours, except that the required fire resistance rating and tenant separation or party shall be a minimum of one hour for business or commercial occupancies which are equipped with a fire suppression and fire alarm system throughout the structure.

   Exterior wall construction shall be masonry. Brick veneer construction shall not be permitted. All floors shall be of pre-cast concrete type, poured concrete type, or other type having at least a two hour resistance rating. It is additionally provided hereunder that whenever the building under consideration is of such an unusual size or shape or is surrounded by such development or unusual conditions that the strict application of the requirements contained in this Ordinance would result in real difficulties or substantial hardship or injustice, the City Council may upon application to the City Council, within its discretion to be appropriately exercised, vary or modify such requirements so that the owner of the premises may develop the property in a reasonable manner but so that at the present time the public welfare and interest of the City and surrounding area are protected and the general intent and spirit of this Ordinance preserved.”

      (14)   Section 1612 relating to Flood Loads is deleted in its entirety. All regulations related to flood loads and construction in the floodplain shall be governed by Ordinance 2282 (see Chapter 151).

      (15)   Section 3410.2 Applicability. Delete the paragraph in its entirety and substitute the following: “Structures existing prior to April 1, 2003, in which there is work involving additions, alterations or changes of occupancy shall be made to conform to the requirements of this section or the provisions of Sections 3403 through 3407. The provision in Sections 3410.1 through 3410.2.5 shall apply to existing occupancies that will continue to be, or are proposed to be, in Groups A, B, E, F, M, S and U. These provisions shall not apply to buildings with occupancies in Group H, I or R.

   (C)   Additional definitions.  As used in this section and the International Building Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

      (1)   The term “jurisdiction” shall mean the City of LaSalle.

      (2)   The term “Building or Code Official” and/or “Building Inspector” shall mean the person referred to in this section, who is responsible for code administration and enforcement for the City of LaSalle, or the person so designated as such by the City of LaSalle.

      (3)   The term “International Building Code” or “Code” shall mean the edition of the International Building Code most recently adopted by the City of LaSalle.

(Ord. 1796, passed 3-31-2003; Am. Ord. 1957, passed 5-22-2006)

   (A)   Adoption. A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section 101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section 101.3 Intent.   Delete the last sentence.

      (3)   Section 102.3 Application of other codes. Delete the text of Section 102.3 and substitute the following: “Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes of occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, State of Illinois Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fuel Gas Code, International Fire Code and the National Electric Code. Nothing in this code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any provision of the City of LaSalle Zoning Ordinance No. 590 or any amendments thereof.”

      (4)   Section 102.7 Referenced codes and standards. Add the following:  “102.7.1 Electrical. The provisions of the National Electric Code, as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of electrical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. All references in the Property Maintenance Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances. 102.7.2 Plumbing. The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. All references in the Property Maintenance Code to the International Plumbing Code shall be replaced by the State of Illinois Plumbing Code.”

      (5)   Section 103.5 Fees. Delete the text of Section 103.5 and substitute the following: “The fees for activities and services performed by the department in carrying out its responsibilities under this code shall be as established by the building department. In the event that the building permit is not secured prior to commencement of construction, the permit fee shall be increased by an additional $100.”

      (6)   Section 106.4 Violation Penalties.  Delete the text of Section 106.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (7)   Section 111. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall serve as the Board of Appeals as referenced by this code.

      (8)   Section 302.4 Insert “six (6) inches.”

      (9)   Section 304.14 Insert “May 1 to September 30.”

      (10)   Section 602.3 Insert “October 1 to May 31.”

      (11)   Section 602.4 Insert “October 1 to May 31.”

      (12)   Section 604.2 Add the following: “If the meter is removed at any time, the service shall be upgraded to a minimum of 100 amperes.”

      (13)   Section 605.2 Delete the last sentence and add the following: “All bathroom receptacles and receptacles serving the kitchen counter shall be of the ground fault circuit interrupter type.”

      (14)   Section 702(F), means of egress, the following addition is made thereto:  “It shall be unlawful in any place or in any manner to block, impede, hamper, occupy or obstruct the immediate means of egress from any fire escape which provides any means of egress, or emergency means of egress or rescue from any building or structure within the City of LaSalle.”  That the penalty for violating this division (14) shall be as provided within division (B)(6) of this section.

   (C)   Additional definitions.  As used in this section and the International Property Maintenance Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

      (1)   The term “jurisdiction” shall mean the City of LaSalle.

      (2)   The term “Building or Code Official” and/or “Building Inspector” shall mean the person referred to in this section who is responsible for code administration and enforcement for the City of LaSalle.

      (3)   The term “International Building Code” or “Code” shall mean the 2003 edition of the International Building Code or the edition most recently adopted by the City of LaSalle.

   (D)   That Ordinance Number 1138 of the City of LaSalle, entitled Unsafe or Dangerous Building Ordinance is hereby superceded by this section to the extent that Ordinance 1138 is in conflict herewith. To the extent that Ordinance No. 1138 is not in conflict herewith, said ordinance is not superceded and shall remain in full force and effect. Additionally, all other ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this section are hereby superceded by this section to the extent in conflict herewith; any prior ordinances, or parts thereof, not in conflict herewith, are not superceded by this section and shall remain in full force and effect.

(Ord. 1797, passed 3-31-2003; Am. Ord. 1973, passed 7-31-2006; Am. Ord. 2035, passed 9-25-2006)

   (A)   Adoption of residential code.  A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Residential Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix Chapter A, Chapter B, Chapter C, Chapter D, Chapter F, Chapter G, Chapter K and Chapter L, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for regulating and governing the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, location, removal and demolition of detached 1 and 2 family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than 3 stories in height with separate means of egress as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Residential Code on file in the office of the City of LaSalle are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section R101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle.”

      (2)   Section R101.2 Exception. Delete the text of the exception of Section RIO 1.2 and substitute the following: “Exception: Existing buildings undergoing repair , alteration or additions, and change of occupancy shall be permitted to comply with the International Building Code.”

      (3)   Section R102.4 Referenced codes and standards. Add the following to the exception: “The provisions of the State of Illinois Plumbing Code shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. Private sewage disposal systems shall comply with the State of Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. The provisions of the National Electric Code, as amended by City ordinances shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of electrical systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances. All references in the Residential Code to the International Electric Code shall be replaced by the National Electric Code as amended by City ordinances. All regulations related to flood loads and construction in the floodplain shall be governed by Ordinance 2282.”

      (4)   Section R105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Delete the text of No. 1 and No. 2 in the listing under the subtitle “Building.”

      (5)   Section R106.1 Submittal documents.  Add: “If additional permits, approvals or certificates are required by other agencies, including but not limited to the Illinois Environmental Pollution Agency, LaSalle County Health Department, Department of Natural Resources or Illinois Department of Transportation, such permits, approvals or certificates shall be submitted with the building permit application and no permit shall be issued unless said documents are received by the Building Inspector.”

      (6)   Section R108.4 Related fees.  Add: “The additional fee required to be paid by anyone failing to obtain a permit prior to beginning of construction shall be set at $100.”

      (7)   Section R112.3 Qualifications. Add: “The Zoning Board of Appeals shall serve as the Board of Appeals for the City Building Code.”

      (8)   Section R113.2 Notice of Violation - Add: “All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall indicate the conduct which constitutes a violation and make reference to the section(s) violated thereby. The notices or orders shall be served in person or by certified mail, or in such other manner as appropriate to provide notice.”

      (9)   Section R113.4 Violation Penalties - Delete the text of Section 113.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (10)   Section R112.3 Qualifications. Delete the text of this section and insert the following: “The board of appeals shall consist of the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals.”

      (11)   Section R502.11.1 Design.  Add the following: “Engineered trusses for flooring which utilize metal for the truss portion of the floor joist shall not be allowed.”

   (C)   Additional definitions. As used in this section and the International Building Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

      (1)   The term “jurisdiction” shall mean the City of LaSalle.

      (2)   The term “Building or Code Official” and/or “Building Inspector” shall mean the person referred to in this section who is responsible for code administration and enforcement for the City of LaSalle or the person so designated as such by the City of LaSalle.

      (3)   The term “International Building Code” or “Code” shall mean the edition of the International Building Code most recently adopted by the City of LaSalle.

(Ord. 1798, passed 3-31-2003)

   (A)   Adoption.  A certain document, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle, 1 copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector and 1 copy of which is available at the LaSalle Public Library, all copies being marked and designated as the International Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, including Appendix A, as published by the International Code Council, Inc. be and is hereby adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois; for regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of mechanical systems in the City of LaSalle; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such International Mechanical Code, 2003 edition, published by the International Code Council, on file in the office of the City of LaSalle are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this section with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any prescribed in division (B) of this section.

   (B)   Additions, insertions and changes. The following sections are hereby revised as follows:

      (1)   Section 101.1 Title. Insert: “City of LaSalle”.

      (2)   Section 106.5.2 Fee Schedule. Delete the text of Section 106.5.2 and substitute the following: “The fees for mechanical work shall be considered incidental to the cost of the building permit issued in accordance with the Building Code of the City of LaSalle.”

      (3)   Section 106.5.3 Fee Refunds.  Delete the text of Section 106.5.3.

      (4)   Section 108.2 Notice of Violation.  Add: “All notices and orders shall be in writing and shall indicate the conduct which constitutes a violation and make reference to the section(s) violated thereby. The notices or orders shall be served in person or by certified mail, or in such other manner as appropriate to provide notice.”

      (5)   Section 108.4 Violation Penalties.  Delete the text of Section 108.4 and substitute the following: “Any person who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, construct, alter or repair mechanical work in violation of an approved plan or directive of the building inspector or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, or who shall fail to comply with an order issued by the Building Inspector shall, upon conviction be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate violation.”

      (6)   Section 108.5 Stop Work Orders.  Delete the last sentence of this section and insert the following: “Any person who shall continue any work on the system after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $500 dollars.”

      (7)   Section 109.2 Membership of the board. Delete the text of this section and insert the following: “The board of appeals shall consist of the membership of the Zoning Board of Appeals.”

   (C)   Additional definitions.  As used in this section and the International Building Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

      (1)   The term “jurisdiction” shall mean the City of LaSalle.

      (2)   The term “Building or Code Official/Inspector” shall mean the person referred to in this section, who is responsible for code administration and enforcement for the City of LaSalle.

      (3)   The term “International Mechanical Code” or “Code” shall mean the edition of the International Mechanical Code most recently adopted by the City of LaSalle.

(Ord. 1799, passed 3-31-2003)

   That a certain document, 3 copies of which shall following the enactment of the ordinance codified herein be on file with the office of the City Clerk of the City of LaSalle being marked and designated as the International Energy Conservation Code, 2012 edition, as published by the International Code Council, be and the same is hereby adopted as the Energy Conservation Code of the City of LaSalle in the State of Illinois.

(Ord. 2545, passed 2-10-2015)

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   BUILDING.  A structure or part thereof. 

   DEMOLISH.  To destroy a building and to remove all debris and waste materials from the lot on which the building stood.

   DWELLING.  Any building or structure or part thereof used and occupied for human habitation or intended to be so used and includes any garages or other accessory buildings belonging thereto.

   DWELLING UNIT.  Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and forming a single habitable unit with the facilities which are used or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating.

   OCCUPANT.  Any person over 1 year of age living, sleeping, cooking, or eating in, or having actual possession of dwelling unit or rooming unit.

   OWNER.  The holder of fee simple title.

   PARTIES IN INTEREST.  All individuals, associates, and corporations who have a mortgage or other interest of record in a dwelling or building or who are in possession thereof.

   PUBLIC OFFICER.  The officer or officers who are authorized by law to exercise the powers prescribed by this subchapter.

   PUBLIC RECORD.  Deeds, mortgages and other instruments of record relating to land titles.

   ROOMING HOUSE.  Any dwelling or that part of any dwelling containing 1 or more rooming units in which space is let by the owner or occupant to 3 or more persons who are not husband and wife, son or daughter, mother or father, sister or brother of the occupant.

   ROOMING UNIT.  Any room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit used or intended to be used for living and sleeping, but not for cooking or eating purposes.

   STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS.  Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearings, walls, columns, beams, or gutters, except repair or replacement of supporting members.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)

   Any dwelling or building which has any or all of the following defects shall be deemed unfit for human habitation.

   (A)   Any dwelling or building whose walls or vertical members list, lean, or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line suspended from the top edge of such member shall fall outside of a distance from the edge equal to 1/3 of the thickness of such members, per each 10 feet of height from the ground, unless initially designed to support such deviation.

   (B)   Any dwelling or building which has support member or members which have deteriorated to such an extent as to be unable to safely support the applied loads or which have 40% damage or deterioration of the nonsupporting, enclosed, or outside walls covering.

   (C)   Any dwelling or building which has improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used.

   (D)   Any dwelling or building which has been damaged by fire, wind or other causes so as to have become dangerous to life, safety, morals, or the general health and welfare of the occupants or may cause or aid in the spread of disease or injury to the health of the occupants or neighboring structures.

   (E)   Any dwelling or building which has parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure persons or property.

   (F)   Any dwelling or building which does not have an unobstructed means of egress leading to an open space at ground level.

   (G)   Any dwelling or building which does not have ventilation provided by openable doors or windows equal to 4.5% of total floor area of each room, except where there is supplied forced air ventilation complying with all applicable laws and ordinances.

   (H)   Any dwelling or building having rooms with the ceiling height less than 7 feet throughout ½ of the area of such room.  Any portion of a room having a ceiling height less than 5 feet high shall not be considered in computing the total floor area of such room.

   (I)   Any dwelling or building which has wiring that is dangerous due to lack of insulation, improper fuses, inadequate grounding, lack of capacity of wires or other dangerous condition.

   (J)   Any dwelling or building which does not have an installed kitchen sink in each dwelling unit properly connected to the hot and cold water supply pipes and the sewer system.

   (K)   Any dwelling which does not have an installed tub or shower and lavatory property connected to hot and cold water supply pipes and sewer system.

   (L)   Any dwelling which does not have a flush type water closet located in a room affording privacy and property connected to the water supply pipes and sewer system.

   (M)   Any dwelling or building which does not have installed electric lighting facilities consisting of at least 2 separate wall-type convenience outlets or 1 ceiling-type fixture and 1 wall-type outlet for every habitable room installed in accordance with the electrical ordinance of the city.

   (N)   Any dwelling or building which does not have either central heating, fireproof flues or fireproof vents.  All heating equipment whether installed by owner or occupant must be vented and maintained in good order and repair.

   (O)   Any dwelling or building which, because of faulty construction, age, lack of proper repair or any other cause, is especially liable to fire and constitutes or creates a fire hazard.

   (P)   Any dwelling or building which has been so damaged by fire, wind, flood or the elements or has become so deteriorated as to become an attractive nuisance to children who might play in or about the dwelling or building to their danger.

   (Q)   Any dwelling or building which shall become vacant deteriorated or open at door or window, leaving the interior of the dwelling or building exposed to the elements or accessible to entrance by vagrants or trespassers.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)

   The number of persons occupying any dwelling or building unit shall be limited to the following requirements:

   (A)   Each sleeping room shall have at least 70 square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and not less than 30 square feet of floor space for each additional occupant.

   (B)   A unit occupied by not more than 2 occupants shall have a clear floor area of not less than 220 square feet.  A unit occupied by 3 occupants shall have a clear floor area of not less than 320 square feet.  Any floor space under a ceiling less than 5 feet high shall not be counted.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987; Am. Ord. 1797, passed 3-31-2003)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   No person shall operate a rooming house or shall let to another for occupancy any room unless such rooming house or room complies with the following requirements:

   (A)   Each rooming house and room shall be in compliance with the minimum standards set forth in § 150.21 (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (G), (H) and (M), and § 150.22(A).

   (B)   Each rooming house shall be equipped with at least 1 flush water closet, 1 lavatory, and 1 tub or shower for each 10 persons or fraction thereof within the rooming house, including members of the family, if they are to share the use of the facilities.  All such facilities shall be properly connected to the water supply and sewer system.

   (C)   Each flush water closet, lavatory, tub, or shower required above shall be located within the rooming house, in a room, or rooms, which:

      (1)   Affords privacy.

      (2)   Is accessible by a common hall without going outside the rooming house.

      (3)   Is accessible by a common hall without going through sleeping quarters of others.

      (4)   Is not more than 1 story removed from the room of an occupant intended to share the facilities.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   Any dwelling or rooming house unfit, for human habitation is hereby declared to be a public nuisance, and shall be repaired or demolished and debris removed from site as hereinbefore and hereinafter provided.  The following criteria shall be used in ordering repair or demolition.

   (A)   If the dwelling, building or rooming house shall be found to be unsafe, dangerous or unfit for human habitation in violation of the terms of this subchapter or other ordinances of the city, the City Building Inspector shall serve a notice thereof upon all owners and parties in interest specifying the conditions that render the building or dwelling unsafe, dangerous or unfit for human habitation.  The owner shall repair it or commence demolition within 15 days.

   (B)   If the owner fails to comply with an order of the Building Inspector hereunder, the Building Inspector may cause such building to be repaired, altered, or improved, or to be vacated or closed, and he or she may cause to be placed on the building so closed a plaque with the following words: “This Building Is Unfit For Human Habitation.  The Use Or Occupation Of This Building For Human Habitation Is Prohibited And Unlawful.”

   (C)   If the owner fails to comply with an order to repair or demolish, the City Attorney is authorized to commence legal action seeking a court order authorizing demolition or repair of the dwelling, building or structure.  It shall not be a defense to this cause of action that the dwelling, building or structure is boarded up or otherwise enclosed.

   (D)   The amount of costs of such repairs, alterations, or improvements, or vacating and closing and demolition and the costs of suit including a reasonable attorney’s fee shall be and become a lien against said real estate.  The City Building Inspector may cause a claim for lien in a form approved by the City Attorney, to be filed of record as an instrument relating to land titles, which lien shall be superior to all prior existing liens and encumbrances, except taxes.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   The notices, complaints and orders issued hereunder shall be served upon persons either personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, but if the whereabouts of such persons are unknown and the same cannot be ascertained by the City Building Inspector in the exercise of reasonable diligence, and the said officer shall make an affidavit to that effect, then the serving of such complaint or order upon such persons may be made by publishing the same for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper printed and published in the city, and a copy of such complaint or order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises affected by the complaint.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)

   In cases where it reasonably appears that there is immediate danger to the life or safety of any person, unless a dwelling, building, or rooming house, unfit for human habitation or a dangerous building, as defined herein, is immediately repaired or demolished, the City Building Inspector shall cause the immediate repair or demolition of such dwelling or rooming house or building, the cost of such emergency repair or emergency demolition shall be a lien, and collected in the same manner as provided in § 150.24(D).

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-87)

   (A)   Definitions.  For the purpose of this section the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      (1)   DECORATIVE FENCES. A fence used mostly for aesthetics, which adds to the visual beauty of the property.

      (2)   FRONT YARD.A yard extending across the front of a lot between the side lot lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the street line and the main buildings or any projection thereof, other than steps, unenclosed balconies and unenclosed porches.

      (3)   HAZARD ENCLOSURE. This fence is intended to enclose swimming pools, pets, excavations and similar hazards. Any fence constructed for purposes including these purposes must be a minimum of 48 inches high with the mesh and/or other construction materials spaced close enough to prevent children, dogs and cats from entering.

      (4)   REAR YARD. The yard extending across the rear of a lot measured between lot lines and being the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the main building or any projections other than steps, unenclosed balconies and unenclosed porches. On corner lots the REAR YARD shall be considered as parallel to the street upon which lot has its least dimension. On both corner lots and interior lots the REAR YARD shall in all cases be at the opposite end of the lot from the front yard.

      (5)   SECURITY OR PROTECTION FENCE. A security or protection fence may be constructed for the purposes of enclosing a lot, or a portion of a lot, for security and protection of premises zoned Industrial (M-1 / M-2), Commercial (C-1 / C-2 / C-3) and/or Agricultural (Ag-1).

      (6)   SIDE YARD. Starting at a yard between the buildings and the side line of the lot extending from the front of the same building located on the property or any projection thereof other than steps, unenclosed balconies and unenclosed porches to the rear lot line.

      (7)   SOLID FENCE. A Fence in which 80% or more of the surface area of the fence is solid. Such fences will be constructed with the finished or decorative side facing the adjacent or abutting property or street.

      (8)   YARD. An open space at grade between a building and the adjoining lot lines, unoccupied and unobstructed by any portion of a structure from the ground upward, except as otherwise provided herein. In measuring a yard for the purposes of determining the width of a side yard, the depth of a front yard or the depth of a rear yard, the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the main building shall be used.

   (B)   Provisions regarding location and type of fence to be allowed within the city.

      (1)   (a)   Within districts zoned within the City of LaSalle Zoning Ordinance as residential (including R-1 / R-2 / R-3 / R-4), the following regulations shall apply in regard to the type, construction and location of fences by parties on private property.

         (b)   The construction and maintenance of fences on private property on premises zoned residential (including R-1 / R-2 / R-3 / R-4) within the City of LaSalle Zoning Ordinances, shall be of the type and location as follows: In premises zoned residential, fences may be of a decorative type, hazard enclosures type and/or solid, subject to the following:

            1.   Fences may not exceed 4 feet (48 inches) when installed in a front yard, nor more than 6 feet in height in rear or side yards.

            2.   All fences shall be designed and constructed in such a manner that the posts of the fence shall be on the interior of the fence and face the interior of the premises on which the fence is being constructed.

            3.   Notwithstanding anything else contained herein suggesting to the contrary, no fence shall be constructed on a corner lot within a distance of 15 feet from the curb in each direction or at a height of more than 2 feet 6 inches (30 inches in total) above the level of the adjacent street pavement.

            4.   No solid fence shall be constructed in a front yard or on a side yard of a corner lot without obtaining a waiver and/or variance from this section and then only provided that the City Council finds that the same will not adversely affect visibility.

            5.   No fence shall be constructed closer than 2 feet from any sidewalk line; and in the event that no sidewalk line exists, then no fence shall be constructed closer than 5 feet from the edge of the existing pavement unless within the discretion of the Building Inspector following review of appropriate evidence (i.e., survey), the building inspector shall authorize the same to be constructed closer.

      (2)   Fences constructed in areas zoned commercial (C-1 / C-2 / C-3), industrial (M-1 / M-2) and/or agricultural (Ag-1) on private property shall be of the type and location as follows:

         (a)   No such fence shall exceed 8 feet in height.

         (b)   Further, no such fence, other than a decorative fence of 4 feet or less in height shall be erected, constructed and/or maintained within 25 feet from the front lot line.

   (C)   Provisions regarding permitting of fences. Prior to the construction of any fence, a permit authorizing construction must be sought from the office of the building inspector pursuant to an application filed with the Building Inspector. The application for permit shall include, but not be limited to, a diagram of the proposed fence, which diagram shall include, but not be limited to, the type, height and proposed location of the fence. In the event that the application and diagram indicates that the petitioner’s fence will be in compliance with the provisions of the city ordinances in the opinion of the Building Inspector, the Building Inspector shall issue a permit in regard to the fence. In the event that the application and diagram does not indicate that the proposed fence is in compliance with the city ordinances, the Building Inspector shall deny the request for permit. Any denial of a request for permit may be appealed to the City Council by written notice of appeal of the denial filed with the Office of the City Clerk within 21 days of the denial of the permit. In the event the City Council shall also deny the permit, then any party may appeal the denial of the City Council to the Circuit Court of LaSalle County within 35 days of the denial of said permit by the City Council pursuant to the appropriate provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statues in regard to administrative review proceedings as provided within said Illinois Compiled Statutes.

   (D)   Additionally, notwithstanding any provision herein that may suggest to the contrary, any party may request a waiver and/or variance from the City Council regarding any provision and/or requirement of this section by filing a written request for waiver and/or variance with the City Clerk and providing a copy of the request for waiver and/or variance to the Office of the Building Inspector, which waiver and/or variance may be granted by the City Council in the exercise of the appropriate discretion of the City Council provided that the City Council finds that the granting of said variance will be appropriate considering all of the circumstances involved in the request for variance and/or waiver. In the event of denial of a request for variance and/or waiver any denial of the request for variance and/or waiver may be appealed to the Circuit Court of LaSalle County within 35 days of the date of denial in the manner provided with respect to appeal of decisions of administrative review as provided within the Illinois Compiled Statues.

   (E)   Additional provisions regarding fences.

      (1)   Locations and right-of-way. No private fences shall be allowed or constructed on public street, highway, or alley right-of-way unless a waiver and/or exception is granted and further provided that in such event the city agrees to a lease, license and/or other easement in regard thereto.

      (2)   Location with respect to utility easements. In the event that any fence is allowed to be constructed over a utility easement, the construction and maintenance of the same shall be subject to the paramount right of the city to maintain, repair, construct and/or replace existing and/or new utilities and the construction and/or maintenance of any such fence shall be subservient to the rights of the city in that regard and any damage caused to any such fence by the exercise of the city’s rights in regard to the utilities shall be repaired and/or replaced at the sole cost of the landowner. The city shall have no responsibility in regard thereto.

      (3)   Provisions regarding barbed wire and/or electrical fences. No party shall erect, construct and/or maintain any electrical fence or any fence constructed in whole or in part of barbed wire or to use barbed wire as a guard to any parking lot, stairway or entranceway to a building or parcel of land subject to the following exceptions and subject to any variance and/or waiver as the City Council may deem appropriate in a given set of circumstances; specific exceptions include the following:

         (a)   The use of barbed wire may be allowed when installed at a minimum of 8 feet above ground level and the property being protected contains either intrinsically hazardous conditions, property deemed valuable and incapable of being adequately protected otherwise by the landowner and/or public utilities. Additionally, the provisions herein regarding the barbed wire being at least 8 feet above ground level shall also authorize an exception in regard to the height of the fence up to and including 9 ½ feet above ground level in such circumstances.

         (b)   The use of low voltage/low amp security systems may be placed on the interior of a fence located in a commercial, industrial and/or agricultural premises.

   (F)   Non-conforming uses. Any fence existing at the time of the adoption of this section, which is not in compliance with the terms and provisions herein, but which is in compliance with the terms and provisions of the presently existing ordinances of the City of LaSalle may be allowed to be continued to be maintained except that in the event that any portion thereof should be destroyed and/or removed, the destroyed and/or removed portion shall not be repaired and/or replaced absent the same otherwise being in compliance with the terms and provisions of this section.

   (G)   Penalties for violation. In addition to any other penalties as may be authorized by law, any party who prospectively constructs a fence within the city without first obtaining a permit as provided herein, and any party who violates any provision or portion of a provision of this section shall be fined not less than $75 and not more than $750 for each violation with it being specifically provided that each violation of any division of this section shall constitute a separate violation and further provided that each day on which a violation of this section exists shall constitute a separate and new additional violation of this section. Additionally, the city may additionally enforce this section through the use of injunctive relief and in circumstances deemed appropriate by the joint decision of the Building Inspector, City Engineer and Mayor, the city may, in appropriate circumstances, summarily abate any violation of this section.

(Ord. 871, passed 9-22-1975; Am. Ord. 1016, passed  8-17-1981; Am. Ord. 2554, passed 3-24-2015)

   (A)   The composition of the inner 2/3 of any sidewalk henceforth installed on Marquette Street between First and Second Streets (inner being that part of the sidewalk closest to the actual commercial structure) shall be of exposed aggregate concrete, with the composition of the outer 1/3 of said sidewalk (outer being that portion of sidewalk abutting the curb) being of brick.

   (B)   Approximately every 16 feet “on Center,” the exposed aggregate concrete sidewalk shall be divided by a brick divider, which shall run from the curb to the commercial structure, be 24 inches in width, and which will separate dissimilar sidewalk finishes and provide convenient breaks for replacement of sidewalk.

(Ord. 866, passed 4-21-1975; Am. Ord. 873, passed  10-20-1975)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

      (1)   Poster panels or bulletins normally mounted on a building wall, roof or freestanding structure with advertising copy in the form of pasted paper.

      (2)   Multiprism signs alternating advertising messages on one displayed area.

      (3)   Painted bulletins, where the advertiser's message is painted directly on the background of a wall-mounted, roof or freestanding display area.

      (4)   Outdoor LED and/or Outdoor Neon signs.

   Additionally, notwithstanding any other provision contained herein, billboards as regulated hereunder shall not include political election campaign signage, which is regulated otherwise by the city.

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)

   No billboard shall be erected, constructed or otherwise made in the City of LaSalle without obtaining a permit authorized by the City Council of the City of LaSalle in furtherance of having submitted an application for permit for the erection, construction and/or otherwise making of a billboard made to the City Clerk on forms to be furnished by the city to then be referred to the City Council for appropriate consideration as to whether the permit should be granted.

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   In addition to other penalties provided as set forth below, it is hereby declared that any violation of this subchapter shall constitute a "nuisance" and in addition to other relief as may be allowable, it is specifically provided that the city shall be entitled to pursue injunctive relief in order to carry out, effectuate and enforce the terms and provisions of this subchapter.

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   Any person and/or entity who violates this subchapter shall additionally be subject to the penalties and remedies as provided for within § 150.99(F).

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   (A)   In the event that any person and/or entity is denied a permit request regarding a billboard request, any denial of the permit may be appealed directly to the Circuit Court of LaSalle County, Illinois as an appeal and review of an administrative decision as again provided within the Illinois Compiled Statutes, which appeal must be filed within 35 days of the adverse decision of the City Council in regard to the permit request.

   (B)   The city shall additionally provide confirmation in writing as to the adverse decision on the permit to said person and/or entity, which written confirmation shall include provisions regarding the statutory right to appeal pursuant to the provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes in regard to administrative review as set forth above.

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)

   In order to regulate the use of the streets and public places within the city by persons desiring to move buildings and other structures thereon it is hereby provided that no person shall move any building, house, or other structure along or upon the public streets, alleys, ways, or places within the city without first having obtained a license as a house mover as herein provided, and without also receiving a permit to move such building or other structure as herein provided.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-1)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   Any person desiring a license as a house mover shall make application for such license to the Clerk, and make payment of an annual license fee of $25, and shall furnish a bond to the city in the sum of $1,000, conditioned as herein set forth, and after approval of the bond by the Council, the Clerk shall issue to the applicant a license as house mover expiring on the first day of May next thereafter. The bond of $1,000 shall be conditioned among other things that the applicant for such license will pay for any and all damage which he or she, in any of his or her operations as a house mover, shall cause to any tree, pavement, street or sidewalk, or any other city property whatsoever, whether inflicted by himself or by his agents or employees, and further conditioned to save and keep harmless the city from any and all suits, judgments, costs, liabilities, or expenses whatsoever which may in any wise accrue or be alleged against the city in consequence of the granting of such license or permit and/or any operations thereunder, and conditioned further, that the applicant will in all things comply with the provisions of this code, applicable thereto.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-2)

   No house mover shall remove any building, house, or other structure, along or upon any public street, alley, or place in the city, without first having obtained from the Council a permit to remove the particular building or structure in question, under the regulations hereinafter provided, and without first depositing with the Clerk a cash deposit in an amount equal to the cost of caring for, splicing, removing, and replacing any wires, poles, or cables, pipes or other property of the city, the caring for, splicing, removing, and replacing of which is necessary to facilitate the operations of the house mover.  Such estimate of cost shall be made by the Superintendent of Public Works.  The cost shall be paid out of the cash deposit and any amount unexpended from such deposit shall be returned to the depositor.  If any deficiency results under the deposit, the depositor must make up the difference.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-3)  (Ord. 230, passed 5-7-1928)

   Before any permit shall be granted the person desiring same shall make application in writing to the Council at the office of the Clerk stating the building proposed to be removed, where located, and the place to which it is proposed to be moved.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-4)

   The Council, or someone designated by it, shall thereupon, if it sees fit, issue a permit therefor, prescribing the route to be taken, and the maximum time to be allowed for such removal, and any other conditions which to it shall seem needful for the public good.  The work of removal shall be done in such manner as to meet the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-5)

   No wooden building, within or without the fire limits shall be moved to any lot, or part of lot, located within the fire limits.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-6)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   No building shall be allowed to be moved upon any street, alley, or other public place unless at least 48-hours’ previous notice has been given to any telephone or electric light or power companies whose right-of-way or wires or poles, the moving of the building will interfere with.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-7)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   Every person so moving a building hereunder, or who makes any sort of excavation or piles any lumber or other material upon any of the public streets, alleys or places within the city, shall in addition to the requirements of the other provisions of this code, keep from sunset until dawn a red light hung out upon or about such obstruction or excavation so as to give ample warning thereof.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-8)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   No mover of any building shall be permitted to cut or injure any tree within said city without the consent of the owner thereof, or if on city property, without the consent of the Superintendent of Public Works.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-9) (Ord. 56, passed 8-14-1922)  Penalty, see § 150.99

   No permit to move any building or other structure shall be issued to any house mover, nor shall the license of any house mover be renewed, in the event that the house mover is in any way indebted to the city in any amount on account of any expenses, costs, judgments, damages, liabilities, or other indebtedness whatsoever, occasioned or incurred by or on account of any of the operations of the house mover upon or along the public streets, alleys, ways, or places in the city.

(1963 Code, § 3-3-10)  (Ord. 230, passed 5-7-1928)

   (A)   Whoever violates any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is otherwise provided, shall be subject to the provisions of § 10.99.

   (B)   Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of §§ 150.20 through 150.26 shall be fined not less than $100, nor more than $500 for each offense and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

(Ord. 1138, passed 7-13-1987)

   (C)   Any person, firm or corporation violating § 150.40 shall be fined not less than $50 and not more than $200 for each offense. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation of § 150.40.

(Ord. 871, passed 9-22-1975; Am. Ord. 1016, passed  8-17-1981)

   (D)   Any property owner located on Marquette Street between First and Second Streets found guilty of violating § 150.41 shall be fined not less than $100, and not more than $200 for each such violation.

(Ord. 866, passed 4-21-1975; Am. Ord. 873, passed  10-20-1975)

   (E)   Any person and/or entity who violates § 150.03 shall be fined not less than $75 and not more than $750 for each violation and each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a new offense in violation of § 150.03. Additionally, the city shall have available to it such other lawful remedies as may be appropriate in the circumstances including, but not limited to the remedy of injunctive relief.

   (F)   Any person and/or entity who violates §§ 150.45 through 150.49 shall additionally be subject to a fine of not less than $75 nor more than $750 for each violation of §§ 150.45 through 150.49. Additionally it is specifically provided herein that each day that a violation occurs and/or is allowed to remain shall constitute a separate and new violation of §§ 150.45 through 150.49. Additionally the remedies provided herein shall be in addition to the remedies set forth above and further in addition to such other remedies as may be appropriate at law and/or in equity.

(Ord. 2599, passed 9-28-2015; Am. Ord. 2645, passed 7-5-2016)