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Home My WebLink AboutORDINANCES-1987-098-O-879/22/87 9/24/87 • C J • j, 98-0-87 II AN ORDINANCE j; Amending Section 5-1-3 of the City Code, 1979, as Amended, to Include Provisions Pertaining to Graffiti Removal WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Evanston has noted a recent increase in the incidence of graffiti upon both residential and commercial properties within the City; and i WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such graffiti is unsightly and mars the aesthetic quality of neighborhoods.which j citizens have worked hard to cultivate and maintain; and WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the community to require owners of private property to maintain their properties free of offensive markings; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes that offenders who cause such damage to the property of others are discouraged when the victimized property owners promptly remove the offending graffiti; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: SECTION 1: That the Existing Structures Code, Title 5, Chapter 1 of the Evanston City Code, 1979, as amended, be and hereby is further amended by the addition of a definition of "graffiti" to Section 5-1-3(B) as follows: 5-1-3(B) ARTICLE 2 ES-200.3 Terms Defined in Other Codes: Where terms are not defined in this article and are defined in the Building, Plumbing or Mechanical Codes, or in the Evanston Zoning Ordinance, they shall have the same meanings ascribed to them as in those Codes. ES-201.0 APPLIED MEANINGS OF WORDS AND TERMS: Family: Delete. Graffiti: Any and every name, identification description, announcement, declaration, demonstration, display, illustrations or insignia, other than advertising which is otherwise provided for in. this Code, or other ordinances of the City, which without authorization is marked, written, drawn, painted, scratched, inscribed, or affixed II directly to or upon any of the following objects or 98-0-87 structures: public or private curbstone, flagstone, or any portion or part of any sidewalk or street or upon any tree, lamppost, utility pole, postal mail receptacle, sign, hydrant, gate, fence, door, wall, window, garage, enclosure, vehicle, bridge, pier or upon any other public or private structure or building. SECTION 2: That the Existing Structures • Code, Title 5, Chapter 1 of the.City Code of the City of Evanston, 1979, as amended, be and hereby is I� further amended by the addition of language pertaining to ;graffiti removal to Section 5-1-3(C) as follows: 5-1-3(C) ARTICLE 3 ES-301.6 Weeds: All areas shall be kept free from weeds or plant growth in excess of 8 inches (203:2mm). Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation other than trees or shrubs provided, however, ! this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. It shall be the duty of any person owning, leasing, occupying, or controlling any plot'of ground in I the jurisdiction to prevent the growth of weeds thereon. ES-302.3.1 Foundation Walls: All foundation walls shall be maintained so as to carry the safe design and operating dead and live loads and shall be maintained plumb and free from open cracks and breaks, so as not to be detrimental to public safety and welfare. Cracks, breaks, or holes in a foundation wall shall be repaired when they exceed 1/16 inch in width, 1z inch in diameter, or where there are more than 4 holes less than lZ inch in diameter on a plane. ES-302.3.2 Exterior Walls: Every exterior wall shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. All exterior surface materials, including wood, composition, or metal siding, shall be maintained weatherproof and shall be properly surface coated when required to prevent deterioration. Deteriorated surface protective materials in one location exceeding 36 square inches, or 9 linear inches on a frame, or lesser areas that occur in more than 5 locations on a i plane, shall be repaired. ES-302.3.7 Stairs and -Porches: Every stair, porch, fire escape, balcony, and all appurtenances attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the anticipated loads and shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. Every stair or step shall have uniform risers and uniform treads with nonskid surfaces. Risers shall not exceed 8 inches in height and treads shall not be less than 9 inches in width. Every stair, porch and fire escape shall be maintained free of hazardous conditions such as snow, ice, mud and other debris. • Every flight of stairs which is more than four risers high shall have a handrail on at least one side of the stair, and every open portion of a stair, fire escape,.porch, landing or balcony which is more than 30 inches (762mm) -2- 98-0-87 I above the grade below shall have guardrails. Handrails shall be not less than 30 inches (762mm) nor more than 34 inches (864mm) high, measured vertically above the nosing of the treads. Guardrails shall be not less than 30 inches (762mm) high above the floor of the porch, landing or balcony. Every handrail and guardrail shall be firmly fastened and capable of bearing normally imposed loads and shall be maintained in good condition. i. ES-302.4 Window and Door Frames: Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction so as to exclude rain as completely as possible, and to substantially exclude wind from entering the dwelling or structure. ES-302.4.1 Weathertight: Every window, skylight, and exterior door shall be fitted reasonably in its frame and be weathertight. Weather stripping shall be used to exclude wind or rain from entering the dwelling or structure and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. ES-302.4.2 Glazing: Every required window sash shall be fully supplied with approved glazing materials which are without open cracks and holes. Cracks in window glass exceeding 2 inches in length shall be repaired by replacement.of the window pane. ES-302.4.4 Insect Screens: During the period from April 1 to November 1 for residential structures, and from April 1 to December 1 for all other structures, every door and window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes serving any building containing habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas, or any areas where products used in food for human consumption are • processed, manufactured, packaged or stored, shall be supplied with approved tight fitting screens of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every swinging screen door shall have a self -closing device in good working condition. Screens having holes larger than Z inch in diameter shall be replaced. Screens having more than 4 holes between 4" and Z" shall be replaced. i Exception: Screen doors shall not be required for out -swinging doors or other types of openings which make screening.impractical, provided other approved means such as air curtains or insect repellent fans are employed. ES-302.5 Graffiti Removal: All exterior structure surfaces must be kept clean and free of graffiti as defined in Section 201.0. Surfaces which have been exposed to graffiti must be cleaned, painted or in some manner covered, so as to effect the complete removal of the graffiti from that surface and to return the surface to .its prior condition within 30 days of receipt of violation notice to the owner. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to comply with the provisions of this subsection. ES-303-3 Interior Surfaces: Floors, walls (including windows and doors), ceilings, and other interior surfaces shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. • Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be eliminated. Cracks other than hairline, except where there is water -3- 0 98-0-87 infiltration or seepage or where the surrounding material is jeopardized, are to be repaired. Deteriorating, loose or missing paint, wallpaper, or plaster is to be repaired if there is one location of more than 4 inches by 4 inches, or where there are more than 2 smaller areas on one plane. Holes more than one inch in diameter are to be repaired .and painted; smaller holes are to be repaired if i' there are more than 4 on any one plane, or where they • endanger personal safety. All loose materials are to be removed. Surfaces are to be clean, sanitary, and properly sealed by paint or other washable compounds. ES-303.3.2 Bathroom and Kitchen Floors: Every toilet, bathroom and kitchen floor surface and juncture with the wall shall be constructed and maintained so as to be substantially impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. 'i This provision shall not be interpreted as preventing the use of carpeting. ES-303.7 Exit Doors: Double cylinder locks shall be prohibited from use on exit doors to dwelling units when such exit doors are located in dwelling units with only a single means of egress or ingress. ES.-303.8.1 Exit Facilities: All interior'stairs and i railings and other exit facilities of every structure shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair by replacing treads and risers that evidence excessive wear or are broken, warped or loose. Every inside stair or i step shall have uniform risers and uniform treads with nonskid surfaces. Risers shall not exceed eight inches (8") in height and treads shall not be less than nine inches (9") in width. SECTION 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances • �I in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, j approval, and publication in the manner provided by law. Introduced:/7a(1 1987. Adopted: 1987. l Approved- � _ZW" 1987. Mayor P2o � ATTEST: E City Clerk Approved as to form: Corporation Counsel =4-