Waterman City Zoning Code
TITLE 8
BUILDING REGULATIONS
8-1-1: COPIES OF CODES:
A total of three (3) copies of each of the codes adopted in this chapter shall be maintained on file as follows: one copy in the office of the village clerk, one copy in the public library, and one copy in the office of the zoning official of the village. (1999 Code § 14.01.01)
8-1-2: GENERAL AMENDMENTS TO ADOPTED CODES:
The following amendments shall supersede all administrative provisions in the adopted codes where applicable:
A. Permit Fees: The schedule of building permit fees is stated in section 8-2-1 of this title, as amended from time to time.
B. Refunds: The code official shall authorize the refunding of fees as follows:
1. The full amount of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.
2. Not more than one hundred percent (100%) of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.
3. No part of the plan review fee paid shall be refunded when the plan review has been completed and the application for permit is withdrawn. The code official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid, except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of fee payment.
C. Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance: Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, or electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to one hundred percent (100%) of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fee.
D. Application For Appeal: A person shall have the right to appeal a decision of the building official to the building board of appeals. The application shall be filed on a form obtained from the village clerk within thirty (30) days after the notice was served.
E. Building Board Of Appeals: See section 2-2-3 of this code for building board of appeals procedures.
F. Violations And Penalty Imposed: Any person who shall continue any work 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 punished by a fine as prescribed in section 1-4-1 of this code. Each day that unauthorized work continues shall be deemed a separate offense. (2005 Code)
8-2-1: PERMIT FEES1:
A. Definitions:
AGENCY: The building inspection company.
EARLY START: Normally associated with footings and foundations, where a contractor needs to pour concrete before final approval of the plans due to weather conditions.
MUNICIPALITY: The village of Waterman.
USE CHANGE: The change in the classified use of a structure or premises. (Ord. 2003-11, 10-2-2003; amd. 2005 Code)
B. Residential, Single-Family; Building Permit Fees: Refer to current fee structure published annually by the village of Waterman.
C. Administrative Cost: In order to offset the cost of billing, filing, and other administrative cost to the village, an amount of twenty-five percent (25%), but not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00), shall be added to the total cost of each permit issued. (Ord. 2003-11, 10-2-2003; amd. 2005 Code; Ord. 2009-08, 10-13-2009; Ord. 2015-11, 9-8-2015; Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019; Ord. 2022-03, 2-8-2022)
8-2-2: BOND:
In the event any construction work for which a building permit is issued will result in occupying or disturbing village streets, alleys, or sidewalks, a bond shall be required, as described in section 6-2-2 of this code. (1999 Code § 14.12)
8-2-3: CONDUCT OF BUILDING OPERATIONS; RUBBISH1:
A. Storage On Public Ways Prohibited: No rubbish, shavings or loose material of any description taken from buildings in the process of construction or earth taken from excavations shall be stored upon the walks or roadways of streets, but shall be removed from day to day as rapidly as produced.
B. Materials To Be Damp: When any materials or rubbish causing dust are to be handled, they must be kept well wetted down.
C. Deposits From Upper Floors: No rubbish or surplus materials shall be thrown, cast or swept from any floor above the ground floor, or from any roof, but shall be either carried down or lowered in such manner as not to cause dust, or shall be conveyed to the ground through dustproof chutes.
D. Public Not To Be Inconvenienced: All building operations shall be conducted in such reasonable manner as will least inconvenience the public and abutting property. (1999 Code § 14.13)
8-2-4: CONSTRUCTION HOURS:
A. It shall be unlawful to conduct any construction operation, including the delivery of equipment, supplies or materials, except between the hours of seven o’clock (7:00) A.M. and eight o’clock (8:00) P.M., Monday through Friday, and between the hours of eight o’clock (8:00) A.M. and eight o’clock (8:00) P.M. on Saturdays and Sundays. In cases of emergency, construction or repair noises are exempt from this provision.
B. Failure to comply shall result in a penalty as outlined in the General Penalty section: 1-4-1. (Ord. 2022-03, 2-8-2022)
8-3-1: PURPOSE:
It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate and control the location, erection, number and maintenance of signs and matters relating thereto within the village in order to promote the public safety, health, and general welfare of the community. These regulations are specifically designed to:
A. Provide for uniform regulation and orderly development of signs consistent with established ordinances of the village.
B. Prohibit hazardous and dangerous signs.
C. Provide a desirable and attractive living environment through harmonious and uniform signage. (1999 Code § 19.01)
8-3-2: SCOPE:
A. The provisions of this chapter shall govern and control the erection, alteration, and maintenance of all signs and outdoor display structures, together with their appurtenant and auxiliary devices, with respect to location, size, content, construction, structure, and fire safety.
B. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to:
1. Flags, symbols, or crests of nations, states, municipalities or other governmental units or political, fraternal, religious, or civic organizations, provided the number of such flags does not exceed four (4). One flag displaying the name or logo of a company or business shall be allowed; provided, that it is flown along with the American flag and shall not be larger than said flag. These flags shall be flown in accordance with protocol established by the congress of the United States for the stars and stripes.
2. Signs or other materials temporarily displayed in conjunction with traditionally accepted patriotic, religious or local holidays or events, or official government public notices.
3. The erection, construction, and maintenance of official traffic, fire and police signs, signals and devices and markings of the nation, state, county or municipality.
4. Nonluminous directional or informational signs of a public nature.
5. Residential garage sale signs not exceeding six (6) square feet and located upon premises where the sale is taking place.
6. Real estate signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in area, which advertise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises upon which said signs are located only. These signs shall be removed within five (5) days following the sale or lease of the property being advertised for sale or lease.
7. Bulletin boards not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet in area, for public, charitable, or religious institutions which are located on the premises of said institutions.
8. Memorial signs or tablets, names of buildings and date of erection when cut into any masonry surface or when constructed of bronze or other noncombustible materials.
9. Identification/occupational signs not exceeding one square foot in size.
10. Signs erected inside a building not visible through windows.
11. Name and address plates giving only the name and address of the resident of the building for one- and two-family dwellings.
12. Signs not exceeding two (2) square feet in area giving warning, e.g., beware of dog, no trespassing, or no dumping, and not to exceed four (4) per lot, except the code official may permit additional such signs under proven special circumstances. (1999 Code § 19.02)
8-3-3: DEFINITIONS:
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
BUILDING FACE OR WALL: All window and wall areas of a building in one plane or elevation.
CANOPY: Any structure attached to a building at the inner end and supported on the other end, or a freestanding structure, with one or more supports, meant to provide shelter from weather elements onto which signs may be affixed or incorporated.
CODE OFFICIAL: The appointed building inspector shall be known as the "code official". The "code official" shall be responsible for the interpretation and enforcement of this chapter, and shall be known as the "department of building inspection" in this chapter.
CORNER LOT: A lot with property lines of two (2) streets intersecting at an angle.
ERECT: To build, construct, reconstruct, attach, hang, rehang, alter, place, affix, enlarge, move or relocate, and includes the painting and repainting of existing sign structures.
FACADE: The face or wall of a building as it is presented to view; the apparent width and/or height of a building as viewed from streets, driveways, and parking lots. Minor changes in wall elevations do not constitute the creation of additional facades.
FLAG: A fabric or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision, or other entity.
FRONTAGE: The length of the lot along the street side. The frontage of a lot bordering more than one street is considered separate for each street.
GAS STATION (SERVICE STATION): Any business that dispenses, or is designed to dispense, gasoline and/or oil for use in motor vehicles or boats.
GRAPHICS: The wording or designs on a sign surface (also known as "copy").
GROUND LEVEL: Immediate surrounding grade at the sign base.
HEIGHT (OF SIGN): The vertical distance measured from the lowest surrounding grade to the highest point of a sign.
ILLUMINATED: Having an internal or external light source to highlight a sign's graphics.
INTERIOR PROPERTY LINE: Property lines other than those forming a dedicated public right of way.
INTERSECTION: The point at which two (2) or more, or a combination of, streets, highways, or rail lines meet.
LOGO: A letter, character, or symbol used to represent a business enterprise, corporation or person.
MALL OR STRIP MALL: See definition of Shopping Center.
OWNER: A person recorded as such on official records and including the duly authorized agent or notary, a purchase lessee, or any person having a vested or contingent interest in the property or business in question.
PENNANT: Any lightweight plastic, fabric or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string.
PREMISES: An area of land with its appurtenances and buildings that, because of its unity of use, may be regarded as the smallest conveyable unit of real estate (used interchangeably with "lot").
ROOF LINE: The highest point of the coping on a flat roof, false mansard, or parapet wall; the deck line of a true mansard roof; the ridge line between the upper and lower slopes of a gambrel roof; or the mean height between the eaves and ridge for a gable or hip roof.
SHOPPING CENTER: A lot having one or more buildings containing multiple shops, stores, and/or other places of business, and providing off street parking facilities in common for all of the businesses and their customers. (Also known as "malls", "strip malls", etc.)
SIGN: Any name, identification, description, illustration or device, illuminated or unlighted, which is visible from any public place or is located on private property and exposed to the public and which directs attention to a product, service, place, activity, person, institution, business or solicitation, including any permanently installed or situated merchandise or any emblem, painting, banner, pennant or placard designed to advertise, identify or convey information, with the exception of window displays and national flags. For the purpose of removal, signs shall also include all sign structures. Not included are decorative devices or emblems as may be displayed on a residential mailbox. For the purpose of this chapter, this definition shall include those signs painted directly upon a building or other structure.
SIGN AREA: The area of the sign face. The "sign area" of a multifaced sign is the sum of the sign areas of each face, including structural trim that can be seen from a single location on an adjacent street. If a sign is attached to a building or suspended in any manner whereby there is no apparent trim or confining border, the sign area shall be computed by drawing an imaginary straight line around a generally rectangular margin and measuring the area so encompassed upon a building or other structure.
SIGN STRUCTURE: The sign and all parts associated with its construction.
SIGN SUPPORTS: All structures by which a sign is held up, including, for example, poles, braces, guys, and anchors.
SIGN TYPES:
Abandoned: A sign that no longer correctly directs or exhorts any person, advertises a bona fide business, lessor, owner, project or activity conducted or product available on the premises where such sign is displayed.
Animated: Any sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene. This term does not refer to "changeable copy" or "flashing signs" that are defined separately.
Banner: A sign made of fabric, plastic, paper or other light, pliable material, not enclosed in a rigid frame.
Billboard: Any sign of more than two hundred (200) square feet per face, which directs attention to a commercial enterprise, product, service, industry, or other activity conducted, sold, or offered at a location other than on the premises upon which the sign is erected; or a sign which directs attention to a business that is no longer conducted or to a product that is no longer produced or provided on the lot on which the sign is located. (Also known as a "standard outdoor advertising structure".)
Business: A sign, which may include a logo, that directs attention to a business, commodity, service, activity, idea, slogan, or entertainment conducted, sold, offered, or available upon the premises where such sign is located or to which it is affixed.
Canopy: Any sign that is part of, or attached to, an awning, canopy, or the fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a "canopy".
Changeable Copy (Automatic): A sign, such as electronically or electrically controlled public service time, temperature and date sign, where different copy changes are shown on the same lamp bank (see also Message Board).
Changeable Copy (Manual): A sign on which copy is changed manually in the field, i.e., reader boards with changeable letters or changeable pictorial panels.
Church Bulletin Board: A sign attached to the exterior of a church or located elsewhere on church premises and used to indicate the church's name, services, and/or other church activities.
Commercial Development: Any temporary sign that provides direction to any commercial development under construction, or promotes the commercial development on the project site.
Commercial Directory: A permanent pole sign designating the name of a commercial center and listing the various tenants of the center.
Construction Project: A temporary sign used during the construction of new buildings or reconstruction of or additions to existing buildings, such as those identifying the project and denoting the owner, architect, engineer, contractor, and/or financing institutions of the project.
Crop Identification: A sign whose content includes the type, description, identification and otherwise pertinent information of crops being grown on a plot of land.
Directional: A sign that indicates a direction for vehicular or pedestrian traffic or other movement.
Flashing: Any sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source, or which includes the illusion of intermittent or flashing light by means of animation, or an externally mounted intermittent light source (see also Message Board).
Fluttering: A sign which flutters and includes banners, flags, pennants, or other flexible material which moves with the wind or by some artificial means.
Freestanding: Any sign supported by structures or supports that are placed on, or anchored in, the ground and that are independent from any building or other structure.
Ground: A permanent sign supported by uprights or braces securely anchored in the ground, with no more than two feet (2') of clear space between the bottom of the face of the sign and the lowest grade beneath the sign face, but not exceeding a total sign height of six feet (6') above the lowest grade at its base.
Hanging: Any sign suspended entirely beneath a canopy, porch, or portico.
Identification (Occupational): A sign used to display and identify the name of the individual, business, profession, organization, or institution occupying the premises upon which the sign is located. The sign is mounted adjacent to the main entrance of the building and may include a logo.
Illegal: A sign which contravenes this chapter, or a nonconforming sign for which a permit required under a previous ordinance was not obtained.
Illuminated: Any sign illuminated by a light source mounted on or in the sign or at some other location.
Inflatable: A sign inflated with air or helium, such as a balloon.
Marquee: A sign attached to any permanent roof like structure of rigid materials supported by and extending from the facade of a building.
Memorial Or Tablets: The permanent part of a building denoting the name of the building, date of erection, historical significance, dedication, or other similar information.
Message Board: A panel that uses changing and/or flashing lights to electronically communicate text and/or graphics. A panel with lights flashing time and temperature only is not a "message board".
Nonconforming: A sign legally erected prior to the effective date hereof, but that does not conform to the provisions of this chapter.
Permanent: Any sign that is not a temporary sign, and is designed to be in compliance with the Waterman building code and Waterman electrical code 1 .
Pole: Any detached sign supported by a structure of one or more stationary poles providing at least two feet (2') between the bottom of the face of the sign and the grade beneath the sign face, but not exceeding a total sign height of thirty feet (30') above the lowest grade at its base.
Political: A temporary sign advocating or opposing any political proposition or candidate for public office.
Portable: Signs not permanently affixed to the ground or to a building.
Project Identification: A permanent ground sign identifying an apartment complex, condominium project, or mobile home development entry, manufactured home development entry, modular home development entry, name, or street names within the project.
Projecting: Any sign affixed to a building or wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than twelve inches (12") beyond the surface of such building or wall.
Real Estate: A sign pertaining only to the prospective rental, lease, or sale of the property upon which it is located.
Residential Development Project: Any temporary sign that provides direction to any residential development under construction, or promotes the residential development on the project site.
Roof: Any sign erected on a roof, but excluding marquee, canopy, and wall signs. The generally vertical plane of a mansard type roof shall be interpreted as the same as a wall of a building.
Seasonal Or Special Occasion: A temporary sign that is limited to a specific activity or in the celebration of holidays or other special events.
Special Displays: Signs not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet, used for holidays, public demonstrations, or promotion of civil welfare or charitable purposes.
Subdivision Identification: A permanent ground sign identifying a subdivision entry, subdivision name, or street names within the subdivision.
Temporary: A sign intended for a limited length of time or intermittent period, as per subsection 8-3-13B of this chapter, and is not permanently mounted.
Trailer: Any trailer situated on a site for use as a sign, rather than the incidental information for a normal business operation of hauling.
Vehicle: Any vehicle primarily situated to serve as a sign rather than as transportation or driven to a site to be used specifically as a sign. An automobile, van, or truck displaying the name and/or other information regarding the related establishment used for normal business operation or for employee transportation is not a "vehicle sign".
Wall: Any sign attached parallel to but within twelve inches (12") of a wall, painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building.
Window: Any sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof, designed to communicate information about an activity, business, commodity, event, sale, or service, placed inside a window or door or upon the window or door panes or glass and is visible from the exterior of the window or door. (1999 Code § 19.03; amd. 2005 Code)
8-3-4: PERMIT REQUIREMENTS:
A. Permit Required: Except where otherwise stated, no sign subject to the regulations of this chapter shall be erected without obtaining a sign permit.
B. Application For Permit; Approval: To obtain a permit, the person(s) erecting the sign shall obtain approval from the code official. To obtain approval, the person(s) shall complete a permit application form provided by said official. Applications for sign permits shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the applicant, the owner of the property on which the sign is to be erected or affixed, the owner of the sign, the locator number, and the person to be erecting or affixing the sign.
2. The written consent of the owner of the building, structure, or property on which the sign is to be erected or affixed.
3. A site plan of the property involved, showing accurate placement thereon, of the proposed sign.
4. The location of the building, structure, or lot on which the sign is to be erected or affixed.
5. Two (2) complete sets of drawings or plans and specifications of the sign to be erected or affixed shall accompany the permit application. These plans shall include dimensions, materials to be used, graphic details, weight, appropriate electrical schematics and listings, type of construction, and means of securing to the building or ground.
6. If required by the code official, a copy of stress sheets and calculations prepared by or approved by a registered structural engineer licensed by the state showing that the sign is designed for dead load and wind pressure in any direction in the amount required by this chapter and all other applicable regulations.
7. Such other information as the code official may require in order to determine full compliance with this chapter and other applicable ordinances of the village.
C. Securing And Posting Permit: Upon receipt of approval from the code official, the person(s) erecting a sign must obtain a sign permit from the code official. It shall be the responsibility of said person(s) to secure said permit and to keep said permit posted on the site until all required inspections are completed. (1999 Code § 19.04)
8-3-5: CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND MAINTENANCE; COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING AND ELECTRICAL CODES:
The provisions of the village building code and electrical codes 1 shall govern the construction, alteration, and maintenance of all signs and outdoor display signs, with their permanent and auxiliary devices, so far as they do not conflict with the provisions of this chapter. The code official shall enforce all provisions of said codes. (1999 Code § 19.04)
8-3-6: REMOVAL OF CERTAIN SIGNS:
B. The code official may cause the removal of any sign that is an immediate peril to persons or property summarily and without notice.
C. If any sign is erected without a permit, the code official shall order it removed.
D. If any sign is erected or maintained so as to obstruct free ingress or egress from any door, window or fire escape, the code official shall order it removed. (1999 Code § 19.04)
8-3-7: SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE2:
Except where otherwise stated, the requirements of the sight distance triangle shall be as follows: On a corner lot in any district, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two and one-half feet (2.5') and eight feet (8') above the grade at the back of the curb of the intersecting streets, within the triangular area formed by the right of way lines and a line connecting them at points twenty five feet (25') from their point of intersection or at equivalent points on private streets; except, that the sight distance triangle may be increased by the code official when deemed necessary for traffic safety 2 . (1999 Code § 19.05; amd. Ord. 2004-10, 6-8-2004)
8-3-8: PROHIBITED SIGNS:
The following signs and advertising devices are hereby prohibited:
A. Moving, rotating, or animated signs, except traditional barber's poles not exceeding two feet (2') in height and projecting not more than twelve inches (12") from the building, utilized only to identify a haircutting establishment. In authorizing the latter exemption, the board of trustees may find it in the public interest to retain this historic symbol of American commerce. (1999 Code § 19.06)
B. On either the north side or the south side of Route 30 (Lincoln Highway), from Juniper Street on the east to North Pine Street on the west, flashing signs, including electronic message boards, however, not including digital time and temperature signs involving only that information and no further or additional information of an advertising nature. Such time/temperature signs shall be constant or steady in nature, and shall not grow, melt, X-ray, up or down scroll, write on travel, inverse, roll, twinkle, snow or present pictorials or other animation. (Ord. 2009-09, 11-10-2009)
C. Billboards.
D. Vehicle and trailer signs.
E. Portable signs.
F. Residential or commercial development or real estate signs promoting the sale of lots prior to the approval of the final plat.
G. Roof signs.
H. Signs containing characters, cartoons, statements, works or pictures that constitute public indecency as prohibited under 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-9 (public indecency), or are "obscene" as defined in 720 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-20(b).
I. Any sign erected in a public easement or right of way.
J. Any sign erected so as to prevent free ingress to or egress from any door or window, or any other way required by the building or fire code of the village 1 .
K. Any sign attached to any public utility pole, tree, fire hydrant, curb, sidewalk or other surface located on public property.
L. Any sign erected in any location where, by reason of its location, it will obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or other traffic control device. Nor may any sign, by reason of its shape, position or color, interfere with or be confused with any authorized traffic signal, sign or device. Further, no sign shall be erected in the sight distance triangle 2 or any other location where it will obstruct vision of the public right of way to a vehicle operator during ingress to, egress from, or while traveling on the public right of way. (1999 Code § 19.06)
M. Any on premises sign or standard outdoor advertising structure, advertising an article or product not manufactured, assembled, processed, repaired or sold or a service not rendered upon the premises upon which the sign is located. (1999 Code § 19.06; amd. 2005 Code)
N. Any sign or advertising device, such as banners and pennants, affixed on poles, wires, ropes or streamers, wind operated devices, fluttering signs, pinwheels, streamers, banners, street banners, and A-frames or other portable signs of like nature, and other similar constructions or techniques.
O. Off premises signs except as provided in this chapter.
P. Searchlights, except searchlights permitted for grand openings with temporary permits.
Q. Illuminations that are not steady and constant.
R. Windows signs in excess of fifty percent (50%) of each window or door area. (1999 Code § 19.06)
8-3-9: NONCONFORMING SIGNS:
A. Continuation Of Nonconforming Sign: Any sign, unless otherwise excepted by this chapter, legally existing prior to enactment of this chapter, but which shall violate any provision of this chapter, may continue to be maintained and used subject to the following provisions:
1. Enlargement: Nonconforming signs shall not be enlarged, expanded, or extended to occupy a greater square footage or height than was occupied on the effective date hereof or amendment hereto.
2. Relocation: Nonconforming signs shall not be moved in whole or in part to any other portion of the lot, parcel or building not so occupied on the effective date hereof; except, that any such sign which is hereafter required to be moved by a governmental body for the purpose of construction, relocation, widening, or improvement of a street, highway, or other public purpose, may be relocated once and allowed to be maintained and used as before.
3. Discontinuance: If the business or service advertised or identified by a nonconforming sign ceases to be conducted for a period exceeding one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, the nonconforming sign shall be classified as an "abandoned sign" and removed.
4. Destruction: Should any nonconforming sign be destroyed by any means to an extent of up to fifty percent (50%) of its surface area or structure, it shall not be reconstructed, except in conformance with the requirements of this chapter.
B. Changes To Sign: If any existing sign is repainted or the sign panels are replaced for the purpose of changing the business, occupation, or tenant advertised or identified, it shall be considered a new sign. However, the repainting or replacement of panels on a billboard shall not be considered a new sign. Ordinary maintenance or repair of an existing sign to a safe condition shall not be cause to classify the sign as a new sign.
C. Billboards: Any billboard legally existing prior to the effective date hereof but which violates any provision of this chapter is hereby considered legal and nonconforming and will be so considered for a period of not longer than five (5) years from the effective date hereof. Thenceforth, such billboards or outdoor advertising structures will be considered illegal, in violation of this chapter and must be removed under penalty of law. (1999 Code § 19.07)
D. Decisions And Appeals: In cases of doubt or on a specific question raised whether a nonconforming sign exists, it shall be a question of fact decided by the code official and may be appealed to the building board of appeals 1 . (1999 Code § 19.07; amd. 2005 Code)
8-3-10: AGRICULTURAL SIGNS:
A. Allowable Signs:
1. Crop identification sign not exceeding a gross surface area of thirty two (32) square feet and shall be unlimited in number as to crop type or plot of land. The duration of these signs shall be limited to the growing season.
2. Identification signs associated with permitted uses not exceeding a maximum gross surface area of thirty two (32) square feet. One such sign shall be permitted on each frontage.
3. Commercial identification sign(s) associated with permitted uses as regulated by relevant special use permit or permits. Each sign shall not exceed a maximum gross surface area of thirty two (32) square feet. One such sign shall be permitted on each frontage.
4. Political signs shall not exceed a maximum gross surface area of thirty two (32) square feet and shall be unlimited in number as to message and plot of land. These signs shall be erected on private property only, for a maximum of thirty (30) days prior to election, and shall be removed within seven (7) days after the election for which they were made.
5. Memorial or tablet signs. One sign is permitted not exceeding six (6) square feet per face, unless such signs are installed by federal, state, county, or municipal government agencies.
6. Real estate signs. One sign per lot frontage and not exceeding a maximum gross surface area of thirty two (32) square feet. Such sign shall be removed within five (5) days following the date of closing or lease initiation.
B. Location And Height:
1. Ground Signs: Ground signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from any property line, and all signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of section 8-3-7 of this chapter.
2. Identification Signs: For signs included in subsections A1, A2 and A3 of this section, the maximum permitted height is eight feet (8').
3. Memorial Or Tablet Signs: Maximum permitted height is six feet (6').
4. Real Estate Signs: Maximum permitted height is six feet (6'). (1999 Code § 19.08)
8-3-11: RESIDENTIAL SIGNS:
A. Allowable Signs:
1. Churches:
a. One church bulletin board shall be allowed on the same premises, provided said sign does not exceed fifty (50) square feet per face toward each roadway.
b. Two (2) directional signs not exceeding ten (10) square feet per face are permitted at each entrance from every street serving the premises.
2. Directional Signs: Two (2) signs per entry/exit not exceeding ten (10) square feet per face.
3. Memorial Or Tablet Signs: One sign not exceeding six (6) square feet per face, unless such signs are installed by the federal, state, county, or municipal government agencies. (1999 Code § 19.09)
4. Political Signs: The maximum area for any one sign shall be eight (8) square feet, with a total of sixteen (16) square feet permitted for each lot or unit. (1999 Code § 19.09; amd. Ord. 2011-01, 1-11-2011)
5. Project Identification Sign: One sign not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet per face shall be allowed per multi-family project, except where the project fronts on two (2) or more streets. One sign shall be permitted on each frontage, provided the project has a major traffic entrance on the street where the sign is to be erected.
6. Public Or Semipublic Buildings, Or Public Park Identification Sign: One sign per street frontage not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet per face, inclusive of any logo.
7. Real Estate Signs: One sign per lot frontage not exceeding six (6) square feet per face.
8. Residential Development Signs:
a. Promotional Signs: One sign not exceeding one hundred twenty (120) square feet per face.
b. Directional Signs: Any number of signs not exceeding sixteen (16) square feet per face. Such signs may include directions to the development and pertinent information concerning the developer, but shall exclude promotional information.
9. Special Displays And Other Temporary Signs: See subsection 8-3-13B of this chapter.
10. Subdivision Identification Signs: Two (2) permanent subdivision signs not exceeding fifty (50) square feet per face, inclusive of any logo, shall be allowed per development. Where the development has access on two (2) or more streets, or has more than one entrance on one street, identification shall be allowed at each entrance.
B. Location And Height:
1. Ground Signs: Ground signs shall be located at least ten feet (10') from any property line, and all signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of section 8-3-7 of this chapter.
2. Church Bulletin Board Signs: Maximum height is fifteen feet (15').
3. Directional Signs: Maximum height is three and one-half feet (3.5') above the elevation of the adjacent driveway at the point which it meets the street right of way.
4. Memorial Or Tablet Signs: Maximum height is six feet (6'). For signs included in subsections A6, A8 and A10 of this section, maximum height is eight feet (8').
5. Project Identification Sign: Maximum height is six feet (6').
6. Real Estate Signs: Maximum height is six feet (6').
C. Other Requirements:
1. Construction Signs: Signs identifying mechanics, painters, architects, engineers, and similar artisans and workmen which are attached to or on trailers on the site of construction shall be permitted; provided, that upon completion of the project, the trailer must be removed within one week. These trailers are to be located at least ten feet (10') from the street. All such signs shall be removed within two (2) years from the date of issuance of the sign permit, or when the project has received an approved final inspection.
2. Directional Signs: May contain the street address or name of the business center or the name of the building, trademark, logo, or similar matter; provided, that a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the sign area is used for this purpose.
3. Residential Development Project Sign: Such signs shall be removed within two (2) years from the date of issuance of the sign permit, or when eighty percent (80%) of the lots or dwelling units have been sold, whichever circumstance occurs first.
4. Real Estate Signs: Shall be removed within five (5) days following the date of closing or lease initiation. (1999 Code § 19.09)
8-3-12: COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL SIGNS:
A. Allowable Signs:
1. Generally: All signs permitted in section 8-3-11 of this chapter. (1999 Code § 19.10)
2. Commercial Directory: For buildings with multiple tenants, a commercial directory sign may be substituted in lieu of the allowable pole sign or ground sign. The maximum size of the commercial directory sign will be the same as the pole or ground sign it replaces. For any proposed sign exceeding the limitations, the sign proponent will be required to appeal to the zoning board of appeals 1 . (1999 Code § 19.10; amd. 2005 Code)
3. Ground Signs And Subdivision Signs: One ground sign per lot not exceeding fifty (50) square feet per face may be substituted for the allowable pole sign. One subdivision entryway sign per lot not exceeding ninety (90) square feet per face may be substituted for the allowable pole sign. (Ord. 2011-10, 7-12-2011)
4. Identification Signs: One attached, unlighted sign, not exceeding two (2) square feet, displaying the name, occupation and/or service located upon the premises, and the address.
5. Pole Signs: One pole sign per lot not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet per face.
6. Wall Signs: One attached sign not exceeding five percent (5%) of the total square footage of the building face upon which it is placed. In the instance of corner lots, an additional attached sign will be permitted for each additional street frontage of the building, not exceeding five percent (5%) of the total square footage of the respective building face upon which it is placed. For buildings with multiple tenants, see subsection C of this section.
B. Location And Height:
1. Ground Signs: Ground signs shall be placed at least two feet (2') from any property line. All signs shall meet the sight triangle requirements of section 8-3-7 of this chapter, and shall not be located so as to obstruct vision at a vehicular entry or exit from the property.
2. Pole Signs: Pole signs shall be set back from the property line a distance equal to the height of the sign, but in every case, at least ten feet (10') to any property line.
3. Wall Signs: Wall signs shall maintain a clearance of ten feet (10') above the ground or pavement, and shall be recessed where involving a pitched roof location.
4. Window Signs: Window signs may only be attached to the interior of a window or glass door and shall be maintained in good repair.
C. Other Requirements:
1. For buildings or property containing more than one business or tenant, each business or tenant may have one wall sign conforming to the requirements of this section. For the purposes of determining the total square footage of the attached sign, only the face of each respective lease unit to which the respective sign will be attached shall be counted. Each sign must be attached to the lease unit containing the business tenant identified.
2. Construction signs are as permitted by subsection 8-3-11C of this chapter.
3. Each building or property shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) signs, that may be either a wall sign, a ground sign, or a pole sign, but the total number shall not include more than one sign of each of these types. Window signs and occupational/directional signs, as regulated by this section, are excluded from this maximum of two (2) signs.
4. Each building or property may have one additional wall sign, conforming to the requirements of this section, on walls containing a main entrance that faces customer parking areas and are not visible from either a public or private street. For this exception to apply, the signs must be attached to the same wall at their respective entrances, and both the signs and the entrances must be upon the same plane of the building. (1999 Code § 19.10)
8-3-13: OTHER SIGNS:
A. Service Stations, Convenience Stores With Gasoline Pumps:
1. Allowable Signs:
a. Identification Signs:
(1) One pole sign not exceeding thirty two (32) square feet per face per street frontage. Gasoline prices shall be integrated into the pole sign face in accordance with Illinois statutes.
(2) One ground sign, in lieu of a pole sign, not exceeding fifty (50) square feet per face. Gasoline prices shall be integrated into the ground sign face in accordance with Illinois statutes.
(3) One wall sign not exceeding five percent (5%) of the total square footage of the building face upon which it is placed. In the instance of corner lots, a sign will be permitted on each additional street frontage of building not exceeding five percent (5%) of the total square footage of the respective building face upon which it is placed.
b. Price Signs:
(1) Two (2) price signs per pump island not exceeding two (2) square feet per face, per sign.
(2) One price sign as a component of the permitted pole sign, not exceeding ten (10) square feet per face.
(3) In those instances where digital price signs are utilized, such signs shall be constant in nature, and shall not travel, flush, inverse, write on, up or down scroll, roll, grow, melt, x-ray, twinkle, snow, or otherwise change in nature. (1999 Code § 19.11)
c. Self-Service Or Full Service Signs: Two (2) self-service signs per pump island, not exceeding five (5) square feet per face per sign or two (2) full service signs. (1999 Code § 19.11; amd. 2005 Code)
d. Federal And State Stamps, Octane Ratings, Pump Use Directions, And No Smoking Signs: As required by federal, state and local authorities.
2. Location And Height:
a. Brand Identification Signs:
(1) Pole Signs: As regulated by section 8-3-12 of this chapter.
(2) Ground Signs: As regulated by section 8-3-11 of this chapter.
(3) Wall Signs: As regulated by section 8-3-12 of this chapter.
b. Company Logos: As regulated by subsection 8-3-11B3 of this chapter.
c. Price Signs And Self-Service Or Full Service Signs: Shall be located at the ends of pump islands and may be affixed to the canopy, canopy supports, poles, or end pumps.
d. Federal And State Stamps, Etc.: Shall be placed upon the body of the gasoline pump, or as required by the respective governmental authority.
3. Other Requirements:
a. Canopy Use: An attached or detached canopy may be used in lieu of the permitted pole sign for the location of brand identification signs, or as an alternative location for price signs, or company logos.
b. Portable Signs: The use of portable signs for the advertisement of cigarettes, food, or other sundry items is specifically prohibited.
B. Special Displays And Other Temporary Signs: The code official may approve the following temporary signs and/or devices for a period of up to a thirty (30) days:
1. Banners and pennants.
2. Signs announcing openings.
3. Seasonal or special occasion signs such as special events and special business hours. The use of such devices for special promotions shall be limited to three (3) such events for each business in a calendar year with a maximum time period of fourteen (14) days for each event. These events may be consecutive. Upon written request with appropriate justification, the code official may extend beyond the thirty (30) day period, but only upon review and approval of such signs. (1999 Code § 19.11)
8-1A-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international building code, 2018 edition, including appendix chapters C, H, I, and K, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the building code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said international building code on file in the office of the village are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1A-2
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.02) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1A-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international building code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follow:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the building code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 101.4.3 Plumbing. The provisions of the Illinois plumbing code, 68 Ill. Admin. Code 890.110 et seq. shall apply to the installation, alterations, repairs and replacement of plumbing systems, including equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances, and where connected to a water or sewage system and all aspects of a medical gas system. The provisions of the Illinois plumbing code shall apply to private sewage disposal systems.
Section 101.4.6 Energy. The provisions of the Illinois energy conservation code, 71 Ill. Admin. Code 600.100 et seq., shall apply to all matters governing the design and construction of buildings for energy efficiency.
Section 103.2 Appointment. The building official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction. In this and in all referenced codes and standards, "building official" is the same as "code official".
(1999 Code § 14.02.01; amd. 2005 Code)
Section 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. In the list of exempt items, under building, number 2, replace "Fences not over 7 feet (1829 mm) high" with "Fences not over 2.9 feet (884 mm) high".
Section 312.1 General. In the list of items that shall include, but not be limited to, replace "Fences more than 7 feet (1829 mm) high" with "Fences more than 2.9 feet (884 mm) high".
Section 1101.1 Scope. The provisions of the Illinois accessibility code shall control the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
Sections 1102 through 1111 shall be deleted in their entirety.
Section 1612.3 Establishment of flood hazard areas 1 . There are no established flood hazard areas in the village of Waterman. Any future annexations will be checked with the flood hazard map as identified by the federal emergency management agency in an engineering report entitled: "The Flood Insurance Study For Incorporated And Unincorporated DeKalb County," map number 170 37C 0120 D published September 21, 2000, as amended or revised with the accompanying flood insurance rate map (FIRM) and flood boundary and floodway map (FBFM) and related supporting data along with any revisions thereto. This flood hazard map and supporting data are hereby adopted by reference and declared to be part of this section.
Appendix H Signs: All size (height and area) and setback specifications in this appendix are superseded by those stated in the Waterman village code, title 8, chapter 3, "Signs".
(1999 Code § 14.02.01; amd. 2005 Code) (Ord. 2006-02, 2-14-2006; Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1B-1: CODES ADOPTED:
The IBC Appendix K, administrative provisions, 2018 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., with the specific revisions otherwise noted, and the national electrical code, 2017, (NFPA 70), published by the National Fire Protection Association, with the specific revisions otherwise noted, are hereby adopted as the electrical codes of the village for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems in the village, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such IBC electrical code, administrative provisions, 2018 edition, and the national electrical code, 2017, (NFPA 70), on file in the office of the village, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article. (1999 Code § 14.03) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1C-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international mechanical code, 2018 edition, including appendix chapter A, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the mechanical code of the village for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of mechanical systems in the village, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such international mechanical code, 2018 edition, on file in the office of the village, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1C-2
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.04) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1C-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international mechanical code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follow:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the mechanical code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as "this code".
(1999 Code § 14.04.01; amd. 2005 Code) (Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1D-1: CODES ADOPTED:
The village acknowledges and affirms that the Illinois plumbing license law, 225 ILCS 320/0.01 et seq., and the Illinois plumbing code adopted thereunder, 77 Ill. Admin. Code 890.110 et seq., shall govern all plumbing work performed within the city. The Illinois plumbing code is hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. (1999 Code § 14.05) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1E-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The village acknowledges and affirms that the Illinois energy efficient building act, 20 ILCS 3125/1 et seq., and the Illinois energy conservation code adopted thereunder, 71 Ill. Admin. Code 600.100 et seq., apply within the village. The Illinois energy conservation code is hereby adopted and incorporated as if fully set forth herein. (1999 Code § 14.06) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1F-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international fuel gas code, 2018 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the fuel gas code of the village for providing the minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of fuel gas systems, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such international fuel gas code, 2018 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1F-2
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.07) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1F-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international fuel gas code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follow:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fuel gas code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as "this code".
(1999 Code § 14.07.01; amd. 2005 Code) (Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1G-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international fire code, 2018 edition, including appendix chapters C, D, E, F, and G, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the fire code of the village for regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the village and providing for the issuance of permits for hazardous uses or operations; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such international fire code, 2018 edition, on file in the office of the village, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in sections 8-1G-2
and 8-1G-3
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.08) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1G-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international fire code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follow:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and shall hereinafter be referred to as "this code".
Section 113.4.1 Damage To Municipal Property. Persons who shall violate section 307.2.2, shall be liable for any and all damages and the costs of repairing any damage to village of Waterman property.
Section 113.4.2 Court Costs And Legal Fees. In the event noncompliance with this code necessitates litigation, any person who violates a provision of this code shall be liable for court costs and reasonable attorney and other professional fees incurred by the village of Waterman.
Add Section 307.2.2 Prohibited Materials. Combustible materials, other than leaves, small twigs, and other small vegetation, are prohibited in an open burn.
(1999 Code § 14.08.01; amd. 2005 Code) (Ord. 2012-26, 12-11-2012; Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1G-3: STORAGE LIMITS FOR EXPLOSIVE AND FLAMMABLE MATERIALS:
The limits referred to in certain sections of the international fire code, 2018 edition, are hereby established as follow:
Section 5504.3.1.1.6 Location. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in all zoning districts except manufacturing and industrial.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all zoning districts except manufacturing and industrial.
Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. The storage of class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within all zoning districts except manufacturing and industrial.
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within all zoning districts except manufacturing and industrial the storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570 L). Exception remains the same.
(1999 Code § 14.08.02) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1H-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, 2018 edition, including appendix chapters A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, and K as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the one- and two-family residential code of the village for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three (3) stories in height in the village and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, 2018 edition, on file in the office of the village, are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1H-2
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.09) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1H-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international residential code for one- and two-family dwellings, 2000 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follow:
Section R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the residential code for one- and two-family dwellings of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as "this code".
Section 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit. In the list of exempt items, under building, number 2, replace “Fences not over 7 feet (1829 mm) high” with “Fences not over 2.9 feet (884 mm) high”.
Table R301.2(1) Insert the following data into the table:
Ground snow load | 30 lbs/sq. ft. |
Wind design (speed) | 115 mph |
Wind design (topographic effects) | No |
Seismic design category | B |
Subject to damage from (weathering) | Severe |
Subject to damage from (frost line depth) | 42" below grade |
Subject to damage from (termite) | Moderate to heavy |
Winter design temperature | -5°F |
Ice barrier underlayment required | Yes |
Flood hazards | No |
Air freezing index | 2,000 |
Mean annual temperature | 48°F |
Elevation | 758 |
Latitude | 42 |
Winter heating | 1 |
Summer cooling | 88° |
Altitude correction factor | .98 |
Indoor design temperature | 72°F |
Design temperature cooling | 75°F |
Heating temperature differential | (72) |
Cooling temperature differential | 15 |
Wind velocity heating | 15 |
Wind velocity cooling | 7 1/2 |
Coincident wet bulb | 74 |
Daily range | M |
Winter humidity | 40 |
Summer differential | 2.25 |
Section R313.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems, shall only apply to two-family dwellings.
Delete Chapters 25 through 33, inclusive, in their entirety.
(1999 Code § 14.09.01; amd. 2005 Code) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1I-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international property maintenance code, 2018 edition, as published by the International Code Council, Inc., be and is hereby adopted as the property maintenance code of the village for the control of buildings and structures as herein provided; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of such international property maintenance code, 2018 edition, on file in the office of the village are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof by reference, as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1I-2
of this article. (1999 Code § 14.10) (amd. Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1I-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following sections of the international property maintenance code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the property maintenance code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be hereinafter referred to as "this code".
Section 304.14 Insect Screens. Insert dates March 31 to October 31.
(1999 Code § 14.10; amd. 2005 Code)
Section 308.4 Placement For Collection. Garbage or "covered electronic device" or "CED" as defined in 415 ILCS 150/10 (including televisions) placed at the curb or the scheduled pickup of said garbage or electronics by the collection service. Penalty for this offense shall be in accordance with section 1-4-1
, "General Penalty" of the village of Waterman municipal code.
Section 602.3 Heat Supply. "...to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms." (Rest of section remains the same.)
Section 602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from October 1 to April 30 to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied. (No changes to exceptions.)
(1999 Code § 14.10; amd. 2005 Code) (Ord. 2014-07, 12-9-2014; Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1J-1: CODE ADOPTED:
The international swimming pool and spa code, 2018 edition, published by the International Code Council, Inc., is hereby adopted as the swimming pool and spa code of the village for providing the minimum standards to provide a reasonable level of safety and protection of health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, and maintenance or use of pools and spas, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such international swimming pool and spa code, 2018 edition, are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this article, with the specific revisions otherwise noted in section 8-1J-2
of this article. (Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)
8-1J-2: AMENDMENTS TO CODE:
The following section of the international swimming pool and spa code, 2018 edition, are hereby revised and amended in words and figures as follows:
Section 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the swimming pool and spa code of the village of Waterman, DeKalb County, Illinois, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as “this code”.
(Ord. 2019-06, 9-10-2019)