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An Ordinance Amending Orland Park, IL Code of Ordinances: Title 3 (Public Ways and Properties) Chapter 8 (Construction of Utility Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way), Sections 3-8-1 through 3-8-24
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As the governing document for the community, the Village Code is vital to a successfully managed municipality. Included in the Village Code are local laws that describe how the municipal government is structured, the duties and services the Village is responsible for, how public safety is provided in the community, the regulations that help ensure properties are used and maintained properly, and much more. As part of its continuing improvement efforts, the Village is undergoing a thorough review of the Village Code to update the existing code and ensure compliance with general law, remove obsolete and/or redundant provisions and supplement with best practices and necessary additions. While updates to various individual portions of the code are routine, this is the first time that the entire code will be subjected to a full review.
Title 3, Chapter 8 Construction of Utility Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way
This section is being replaced with a reference to regulations in the Land Development Code. This portion of the ordinance is being removed because it has become obsolete and retaining it would no longer serve a valid purpose. The remaining text will reference Section 7-102 Construction of Utility Facilities in the Public Rights-of-Way of the Land Development Code. The Land Development Code Section is up to date and is utilized for these types of violations.
The Fine Schedule is being updated for any violation of Title 3, Chapter 8, except for a stop work order, has a penalty of $100.00 to $500.00. A violation of a stop-work order under Title 3, Chapter 8, is fine of $2,000.00 minimum per day per violation with a mandatory must appear at the MV (municipal violation) hearing.
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