Title/Name/Summary
An Ordinance Amending Title 6 (Health, Nuisances) Chapter 2 (Nuisances) Section 6-2-4-4
History
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 6 Health, Nuisances, Chapter 2 Nuisances Section 6-2-4-4 Citation Procedure
The current citation procedure included the following language: In the event that the same person is given a second or greater number of citations or preliminary citation for the same violation under this chapter within a period of three years the amount in (1) above may be increased to an amount not greater than $750.00 (every day shall be considered a separate violation). This language is being removed from the section. The Fine Schedule already lists a fine range of $75.00 - $100.00 which will remain and a requirement that the offender must appear at the MV hearing is being added.
This matter was reviewed and recommended at the March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting and is now is now before the Village Board for consideration.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve an Ordinance entitled: “AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 6 (HEALTH, NUISANCES) CHAPTER 2 (NUISANCES) SECTION 6-2-4-4.”