Village of Addison Code
VILLAGE OF ADDISON CODE
Village of Addison – DuPage County, Illinois
Updated through Jan. 3, 2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
* This table of contents is intended only as a general guide. Detailed lists of contents of each chapter, by section, are contained at the beginning of each chapter.
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Code designated and cited
Definitions and rules of construction
Catchlines of sections
Severability
General penalty; continuing violations
Price and cost of ordinances
Record and memorandum of ordinances
Proof of ordinance
Enacting style of ordinances
Passage, publication, effective date, etc., of ordinances generally
Approval or veto by Mayor; effect of failure to return to Board on disapproval
Reconsideration; passage over veto
Provisions construed as continuations of existing ordinances
Filing of copies of statutes, codes, etc.
Corporate seal
Fiscal year
Surety bonds
Disclosure of interest in real estate
Indemnification of certain officials
CHAPTER 2. ADMINISTRATION
Elections -- Method of conducting generally
Qualifications for elective office generally
Interest of Village officers or employees in contracts, purchases of property, etc.
Payments by Director of Finance
Qualifications for appointment to boards or commissions
Village Board
MeetingsCommittees
Building, Zoning and Development Committee
Finance and Policy Committee
Public Health, Safety and Judicial Committee
Other committees; reports
Deputy MayorOfficers and Employees
President\Mayor
ClerkOfficials Appointed by Board
Treasurer
Manager
Attorney
Chief of PolicePersons Hired by Manager
Assistant Village Manager/Director of Community Development
Director of Human Resources/Risk Management
Public Works Director
Director of Environmental Services
Director of Community Relations
Director of FinanceBoards and Commissions
Board of Local Improvements
Plan Commission [see Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 22]
Zoning Board of Appeals [see Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 22]
Cultural Arts Development Commission
Historical Commission
Commercial and Industrial Commission
Tenant and Landlord Commission
Blood Bank Commission
Electrical Commission
Special Events Commission
Senior Citizens Commission
Hearing Board and Hearing Officer -- Contracts Involving Federal Funds
Citizens Advisory CouncilNoncompensated Positions
Special Assistant to the Mayor
CHAPTER 3. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Definitions
Local Liquor Control Commissioner
Records of licenses issued
Transporting, etc., in motor vehicles
Peddling
Possession of alcohol by minors; consumption in public places prohibitedLocal Retail Liquor License
Required; violation of terms prohibited
Nature and extent
Processing of applications
Persons ineligible for license
Application for license
Application fee
Mandatory Alcohol Awareness Training
Consent of property owners prerequisite for certain residential areas
Issuance for sale within 100 feet of certain institutions
Advisory Liquor Control Commission
License contents
Classification and fees generally
Payment of fees
Number of licenses to be issued
Term; proration of fees
Renewal
Transferability
Display
Changes of location of business; personnel
Suspension and revocation
Multiple locations
Cessation of business
InsuranceOperation of Licensed Establishments
Permitting consumption without license
Outside sales, service and consumption prohibited
Curb service
Opening and closing hours
Extension of hours
View of interior of building from street
Sanitary conditions of premises generally
Employment of persons with infectious diseases
Stores selling school supplies
Gambling
Improper exhibitions
Solicitation
Refilling original packages
Responsibility for agents and employees
Unlawful possession and consumption by person under age
Parental responsibility
Responsibility of the owner or occupant of premises
Sale by licensee to underaged and certain other persons
Required warning signs
Employment of underaged persons
Happy hours prohibited
Duty to report illegal activity
Failure to pay debt due Village
Employment of musicians
Amusement devices
Public nuisance
General penalty
License penalties
Severability
CHAPTER 4. ANIMALS AND FOWL
In general
Dogs
Keeping of certain animals and reptiles
Cats
CHAPTER 5. BICYCLES
Inspection of license plate, mechanical condition, etc.
Serial number
Use without consent of owner
Required equipment
Regulations
Registration and licensing
Dealers; rental agencies
CHAPTER 6. BUILDING CODE
Adoption of Codes
Administration
Types of inspections
Fees
Life safety
Elevators
Plumbing Code
Electric
Foundations
Residential uses
Vacant and damaged buildings
Accessory structures
Miscellaneous
Cross connection control
Penalties
CHAPTER 7. CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCIES
Emergency Committee
Civil Emergencies
CHAPTER 8. FINANCE AND TAXATION
Deposit of annexation fees
Leasing Occupation Tax
Retailers' Occupation Tax
Service Occupation Tax
Economic Development and Pollution Control Facilities Bonds
Municipal Use Tax
Real Estate Transfer Tax
Automobile Renting Occupation Tax
Automobile Renting Use Tax
Hotel-Motel Room Tax
Taxpayer Bill of Rights
Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax
Cable/Video Service Provider Fee and PEG Access Support Fee
Cable and Video Customer Protection Law
Dishonored checks
Cannabis Retailers Occupation Tax
CHAPTER 9. HEALTH AND SANITATION
Jurisdiction; permit required, issuance
Grading requirements
Building foundation elevation
Drainage obstruction prohibited
Sump pump discharge
Hazardous material spills
CHAPTER 10. LICENSES
Applications and administration
Fees
Exemptions
Display
Coin operated amusement or vending devices
Carnivals
Laundromats
House and garage sales
Massage establishments
Residential Rental Dwellings/Licensing and Inspection
Nuisance Residential Rental Property
Flea markets
Street and sidewalk vending
Tattoo and body piercing establishments
Fireworks
Motor fuel price advertising
Precious metal and gem dealers; pawnbrokers
Crime Free Lease Addendum
CHAPTER 11. MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
In general
Parades
Obstruction of driver's view
Quiet zones
Enforcement and obedience to traffic regulationsOperation of Vehicles
State license required
Proper side of highway
Passing vehicles proceeding in opposite directions
Dragracing
Dimming headlights
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
One way roadways and rotary traffic islands
Following too closely
Driving onto or from controlled access roadways
Turning at intersections
Starting
Driving on divided roadways
Stop or turn signals
Right-of-way at intersections
Emerging from alley, driveway or building
Duty on approach of authorized emergency vehicle
Obedience to signal indicating approach of train
Stopping at all railroad grade crossings
Stopping to avoid obstructing traffic
Backing
U-turns
Coasting
Following fire apparatus
Crossing fire hose
Driving in funeral or other procession identification of funeral procession
Driving on sidewalk
Vehicles making loud or unnecessary noises
Speed restrictions
One-way streets
Truck routes
Riding on motorcycles
Use of motorcycles, minibikes, golf carts, etc.
Village motor vehicle or motor bicycle license
Equipment on vehiclesStopping, standing and parking
Prohibited for certain streets
Prohibited for specified areas
Prohibited for certain purposes
In alleys
In loading zones, in front of entrance to hospitals and hotels, etc.
No parking between 2:00 A.M. and 5:00 A.M.
Unauthorized use of handicapped spaces
Use of bus stops and taxicab stands
Overnight parking of trucks and construction equipment
Trailers and semi-trailers
Vehicles with reflectors
Presumption of owner's liabilityTraffic control devices
Traffic control signal legend
Pedestrian control signals
Lane control signals
Flashing signals
Unauthorized signs, signals or markings
Interference with official traffic control devicesAccidents
Duty of drivers
Duty of occupant or owner of vehicles to make reportPedestrians
Right-of-way at crosswalk
Crossing at other than crosswalk; standing; loitering
Duty to use right half of crosswalks
Walking on streets
Blind pedestrians
Solicitation of ridesSize, Weight and Load
Certain heavy vehicles prohibited on Village streets
Permits for overweight and/or overdimension vehicles
Fee schedule for permits
Liability for damages caused by heavy vehicles
Maximum size
Maximum height and length
Required markings for second division vehicles
Projecting loads on passenger vehicles
Planking edge of pavement
Spilling loads on highways; covering loads
Towed vehicles
Compliance with weight requirements of State law
Village Manager to route vehicles
Industrial truck routes
Police officers to weigh vehicles, etc.
Liability of owner/operator for violationAbandoned, hazardous or unlawful vehicles
Inoperable motor vehicles declared nuisance
Notice to dispose
Authorization for towingIllinois Motor Vehicle Code provisions adopted
Vehicle immobilization program
Notice and hearing
ImpoundmentRestitution
CHAPTER 12. NUISANCES
Operation of businesses
Prohibition of firearm sales
Pollution/improper disposal
Plants and weeds
Construction noise
Landscape waste composting
Maintenance of nuisance vegetation prohibited
Chronic nuisance property abatement
CHAPTER 13. OFFENSES--MISCELLANEOUS
Assault; fighting; etc.
Bills, advertisements, etc.
Curfew for minors
Disorderly conduct
Noise violations
Disturbing assemblages
False alarms
Injury to public property
Public indecency
Shopping carts
Trespasses
Trick or treating
Vandalism
Spiritualism and fortune telling
Retail theft -- Definitions
Fireworks
Obscenity
Sale of harmful material to minors
Sale of precious stones
Purchase or exchange from minors, intoxicated persons and thieves prohibited
Transfer of smoking materials prohibited to minors
Possession of cannabis unlawful
Drug paraphernalia
Raffles
Truancy prohibited
Solicitation materials -- private property
Impersonating member of police, fraternal or veteran's organization
Synthetic alternative drugs
Bullying -- Definitions
Cannabis Business Establishments
CHAPTER 14. POLICE
Appointments
Office of Director of Police and Duties
Chaplain
Board of Police Commissioners
Police Pension Fund
Telephone devices and attachments
Regulation of alarm systems
Fees for accident reports
Bail bond fee
Fees for fingerprinting; fees for audio or video copies
CHAPTER 15. REFUSE AND GARBAGE
Receptacles -- Maintenance
Deposit on street; placement on curb for collection
Citations for violations; penalties and procedures
CHAPTER 16. PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Permit
Revocation
Peddler -- License required
Restrictions
Trespass prohibited
CHAPTER 17. STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Obstructions
Drains
Encroachments
Injury to pavements
Use for display of goods for sale; writing or marking on pavements
Construction and maintenance of barbed wire or electric fences
Throwing, etc., glass, nails, etc., on street
Permit required for constructing, repairing pavement
Barricades and lights
Excavations
Trees and shrubs
House numbering
Snow removal
Construction of utility facilities in public rights-of-way
Small wireless facilities in rights-of-way
CHAPTER 18. SUBDIVISION CONTROL ORDINANCE
The Subdivision Control Ordinance of the Village is not included in this volume, but is on file in the Community Development Department.
CHAPTER 19. TAXICABS (Repealed in its Entirety by Ordinance No. O-17-43, 8-21-17)
Licensing; inspecting; applications
Duty of owners to furnish service
Abandonment of service
Colors and business names
Prepayment of fare; duty to convey persons
Receipts for fares
Rates
Parking or standing at stands
Cruising; interfering with access
Insurance
Private contracts
Reciprocating municipalities
Vehicle licenses
Fee; transfer
Revocation or suspension
Driver's licenses required
Fee; transfer between municipalities
Application; administration
Suspension and revocation
Taximeters
CHAPTER 20. WATER AND SEWERS
Water and Sewer Departments -- Jurisdiction
Special fees for connections
Construction and location of sewerage facilities adjacent to water supply wells
Accounts required of Director of Finance
Private wells to be abandoned and sealed
Abandoned wells to be capped and sealedWater
"Water Department" defined
Compliance of plumbing prerequisite to turn on
Resale of water lawfully obtained from Village supply
Tampering with waterworks or water supply system
Extension of service, turn-on fee
Water main tap-on fees; permits
Meters
Establishing water service
Deposits to secure payment
Mandatory connection; turning water on
Private source to be disconnected
Manner of making connections
Repairs to service pipes and plumbing
Restrictions on useSewers
Depositing excrement, garbage, etc.
Installation of toilet facilities required
Right of entry of Village employees
Violations
Garage drainage
Connections and specifications
Sewer tap-on fees
Materials
Joints
Pipe laying
Excavations
Prevention of infiltration
Inspection prior to issuance of permit or plat approval
Certain discharges and connections prohibited
Inspection prior to transfer of property
Sump pumps
Requirements for toilets installed below ground level
Gravity sewers and other drain lines
Grease, oil and sand interceptors
Control manholes
Construction of storm water drains, downspouts, etc.
Discharges into storm sewers prohibited
Rates and charges
Meters
Bills and billing
Failure to pay
Revenues -- Receipt and disposition by collector
Liens
Mandatory meter reading
CHAPTER 21. WEAPONS
Carrying concealed weapon
Sale of firearms or air guns to minors; sale of knives; sale of firearms
Discharging firearms, bows and arrows or air guns
Bartering
CHAPTER 22. ZONING ORDINANCE
Title, Intent and Purpose
General ProvisionsInterpretation
Separability
Building on Lot
Allowable Use of Land or Buildings
Prohibited Use of Land or Buildings
Control Over Use
Control Over Bulk
Accessory Building and Uses
Special Uses
Permitted Obstruction -- Required Yards
Yards, General
Flood Plain Regulations
Non-Conforming Uses of Land and Buildings
Use of Burglar Bars, Security Gates and Similar Devices
Accessory Building Height
Mechanical Equipment ScreeningZoning Districts
Establishment of Districts
Map
Boundaries of Districts
Annexed Territory
ExemptionsResidence Districts
General Requirements - All Residence Districts
R1 Single-Family Residence District
R2 Single-Family Residence District
R3A Single-Family Residence District
R3B Multiple Family Residence (Low Density)
R3C Multiple Family Residence District (Medium Density)
R3D Multiple-Family Residence District (High Density)
R3E Two-Family Detached Residence District
R3F Single-Family Semi-Detached and Single-Family Attached Residence District
R4 Multiple-Family Residence District
R5 Multiple-Family Residence DistrictBusiness District
General Requirements -- All Business Districts
Business -- Professional Office District
B1 Local Business District
B2 Community Business District
B3 Service Business District
B4 Regional Shopping Center District
B5 Planned Community Commercial/Office DistrictManufacturing Districts
General Requirements
Performance Standards
M1 Limited Manufacturing District
M2 General Manufacturing District
M3 General Manufacturing District
M4 Office-Research/Industrial DistrictPlanned Developments
Planned Development
Application For Preliminary Approval of a Planned Development Special Use.
Final Approval of a Planned Development Special Use Permit
General Standards
Bulk Regulations
Issuance of Permits
Time Limit
PerformanceOff-Street Loading and Off-Street Parking
Off-Street Loading
Off-Street ParkingAdministration
Planning and Zoning Commission Creation and Procedure
Jurisdiction and Authority with Respect to Zoning Ordinance Interpretation
Jurisdiction and Authority with Respect to Variations
Jurisdiction and Authority with Respect to Appeals
Jurisdiction and Authority with Respect to Zoning Text or Map Amendments
Jurisdiction and Authority with Respect to Special Use Permits
Additional Duties of the Planning and Zoning CommissionDefinitions
Fees
Interpretation, Conflict, ValidityInterpretation and Conflict
ValidityViolation, Penalty, Enforcement
When Effective
CHAPTER 23. WASTEWATER TREATMENT, INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT, AND SEWERS
General provisions
Unlawful deposition, discharge of wastes
Mandatory sewer hookup
Private disposal systems
Permit required
Building sewer, materials -- construction
Grease, oil and sand interceptors
Predischarge facilities maintenance
Inspection of easements
Wastewater service charges
Computation of wastewater service charge; bills
Lien -- Notice of delinquency; foreclosure
Revenues
Notice of rates, access to records
Wastewater treatment and pretreatment regulations
Prohibitive discharge standards
Allocation of pollutants
Pretreatment
Spill containment
Denial of permit and appeal procedure
Reporting requirements for permittee
Monitoring facilities
Enforcement procedures and management system
Department of Public Works
Compliance screening
Revocation of permit
Immediate disconnection of service
Penalties and costs
CHAPTER 24. HOUSING REGULATIONS
Adoption of Property Maintenance Code
Enforcement
CHAPTER 25. CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION
Conversion to condominium use or ownership
Sale of condominium unit
Conversion occupancy permit
Fees
Waiver of responsibility
Inspection upon warrant
Notice of violations
Conversion from condominium use or ownership
Approval of sale by unit owners
Notice of acquisition from unit owners
CHAPTER 26. STORMWATER AND FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Drainage system
Minimization of runoff volumes and rates
Release rates
Water quality and multiple uses
Design criteria and standards
Floodplain management
Base flood elevation
Occupation and use of flood fringe areas
Occupation and use of identified floodways
Occupation and use of SFHA areas
Administration and enforcement
Variances
Countywide Stormwater and Floodplain Ordinance
CHAPTER 27. SIGNS
Administrator
Application for permit
Permit fees
Signs not subject to fee
Insurance bond requirements
Removal of signs
Variances
Prohibitions
Exceptions
Maintenance specifications
Electrical requirements
Wind pressure and load requirements
Sign structure and support requirements
Illumination intensity requirements
Awnings and canopies
Marquees
Off-premises signs
Freestanding sign
Wall signs
Changeable copy (automatic electric)
Window signs
Temporary signs
Service station signs
Shopping center signs
Directional/informational signs
Permanent development signs
Underground utility facilities signs
Interstate highway wall sign
Engraved wood sign by governmental agencies
Signs located in residential use districts
Signs located in B/P and B-1 districts
Signs located in B-2, B-3, B-4 and B-5 districts
Signs in manufacturing districts
Nonconforming signs
Signs located on lots abutting North Avenue
CHAPTER 28. FAIR HOUSING PRACTICES
Definitions
Discrimination in real estate transactions prohibited
Complaint procedures
CHAPTER 29. RECYCLABLE METAL PURCHASES REGISTRATION
Definitions
Records of purchases
Restricted purchases
Purchases of HVAC recyclable metal
Purchases of copper
Purchase of beer kegs by recyclable metal dealers
Lost or stolen metals
Exemptions
Forms
Penalties
Injunctions
CHAPTER 30. ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION
Code Hearing Department Established
Vehicular Standing, Parking and Compliance Violations
Administrative Adjudication of Building and Housing Violations
Administrative Adjudication of Ordinance Violations
Administration
Automated Traffic Law Enforcement Adjudication