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Introduction to Code Enforcement and Police Village Code Amendments
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.
Over the years, various ordinances have established fees, which are referenced throughout the code. As a part of Phase 1 of this recodification project, in addition to an enhanced noise ordinance as well as a new feral cat colony management ordinance, fines are being increased across the board and being consolidated into a single, convenient, and easy-to-find table, Appendix B, Fine Schedule.
The Village has undertaken a comprehensive review of its fine and penalty structure to ensure that penalties remain effective, equitable, and reflective of current code enforcement priorities. The Village has noticed recently that certain individuals and entities continue to violate the Village ordinances, undermining community standards and imposing unnecessary burdens on municipal resources. This includes repeat violations from the same offenders and consistent disregard for Village codes.
This caused the Village to review the existing fine minimums to ensure that monetary penalties are sufficient to deter future violations. The intent is to in...
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