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Joint resolution authorizing on a certain named property, 27275 West Lakeview Drive South, Wauconda, Illinois, Parcel Identification Number (PIN) #09-34-401-019, the demolition of a dangerous and unsafe structure and related accessory buildings deemed to be an immediate and continuing hazard to the community.
Staff Summary
* Pursuant to state law, the County Board has authority to expedite the demolition of any open and vacant buildings within unincorporated portions of Lake County that constitute an immediate and continuing hazard to the community per 55 Illinois Compiled Statutes (ILCS) 5/5-1121.
* Planning, Building and Development (PBD) has identified a residential building within unincorporated Lake County that constitutes an immediate and continuing hazard to the community in which the building is located.
* Upon County Board approval, the State's Attorney will notify the property owners and 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 building 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, PBD will initiate the demolition of the building and remove the single-family dwelling and related accessory buildings, 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 was given and has the authority to expedite the removal of a building, as defined by Lake County 2012 International Residential Building Code and Building Ordinance, that is determined to be open and vacant and an immediate and continuing hazard to the community in which the building is located, per statute; the County Board was given and has the power to demolish, repair, or enclose such buildings and to remove any garbage, debris, or other hazardous, noxious...
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