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Joint resolution authorizing the demolition of dangerous and unsafe buildings at 9865 W. Logan Court, Zion, Illinois, that have been deemed to be an immediate and continuing hazard to the community.
Staff Summary
* Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1121, the Lake County Board has authority to expedite the demolition of any open and vacant buildings within unincorporated Lake County that constitute an immediate and continuing hazard to the community.
* The Lake County Building Official has determined that, due to their dilapidated condition, the residential structure and related accessory structures (all together referred to as the "buildings") located at 9865 W. Logan Court, Zion, Illinois, (Parcel Identification Number (PIN 04-15-307-028)) constitute an immediate and continuing hazard to the community in which the buildings are located.
* Upon County Board approval, the State's Attorney will notify the property owner(s) and any lienholders of record of the pending action pursuant to statute.
* Upon expiration of the 30-day notice period, if the property owners and lienholders of record have not caused the buildings to be demolished, repaired, or otherwise restored to a safe condition, or have not filed an appeal of the action in the Circuit Court Clerk's Office, the Planning, Building & Development Department will initiate the demolition of the buildings and removal of debris, or other hazardous, noxious, or unhealthy substances or materials.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1121, the County Board has the authority to expedite the removal of buildings, as defined by Lake County 2024 International Residential Building Code and 2025 Building Ordinance, that are determined to be open and vacant and pose an immediate and continuing hazard to the community in which the buildings are located. Further per statute; the County Board was given and has the authority to demolish, repair, or enclose such buildings and to remove any garbage, debris, or other...
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