The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for upholding the Schiller Park Code of Ordinances and keeping our village safe and thriving. This department communicates directly with residents and can issue tickets and citations to uphold property maintenance codes. 

If you are ever concerned that your property might be in violation of these codes, please consult our property maintenance codes below or feel free to reach out to Jacob Holton, who runs code enforcement, at 847-671-8593 or Jholton@schillerparkil.us. 

Here is Schiller Park’s Code of Ordinances: 

NEW MILLENIUM CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF SCHILLER PARK, ILLINOIS.

Types of Citation

Residents or businesses can receive two types of citations: those from the Police Department, and those from Community Development. The Police Department often issues citations pertaining to vehicles, which will feature a citation number beginning with a “P” (Ex. P1234-567890). Community Development citations are in relation to Building and Life Safety and will feature a citation number beginning with a “C” (Ex. C1234-567890). Police citations can be paid at the Police Department, while Community Development citations can be paid at Village Hall – in addition to our online payment.

How Do I Submit a Property Maintenance Compliant to the Village? 

Residents may report property maintenance violations within their neighborhoods or other parts of the Village by filling out an online service request form. All requests pertaining to property maintenance violations are anonymous; although, you may enter your email address or phone number if you wish to receive updates on the situation. Please complete and submit on our Our Service Request Form.

To acquire immediate service, please contact the appropriate departments based on the nature of the issue. If you are in danger or a crime is being committed, call 9-1-1. 

How are Property Owners Notified of Property Maintenance Violations? 

Property maintenance inspectors respond to complaints made to Code Enforcement and by systematic Village-wide inspections. If the property maintenance inspectors determine that a property is not complying with the Code, they will leave a pink door-hanger on the property. On the pink door-hanger, the property maintenance inspector will provide you with the violation in question and a date for re-inspection. You must resolve the issue(s) on the pink door-hanger prior to that date. If the issue has not been resolved, the property maintenance inspector will send a notice of violation to the property owner. Further noncompliance could lead to an appearance in court and possible fines. 

Property Maintenance

 Schiller Park has established minimum standards for all properties within the Village in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of residents, business owners, and visitors. The Property Maintenance program is available to help residents understand how to comply with these standards. Some of the issues addressed in property maintenance include, but are not limited to, exterior maintenance of all buildings and property areas, garbage and refuse disposal, grass and weed control, as well as maintenance of garages, sheds, and fences. The Village has adopted the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code and is enforced by property maintenance inspectors in the Building and Safety Division. Additionally, our inspectors enforce all other codes adopted by the Village, which you can find on our Building Codes page.

Minimum Maintenance Requirements in Schiller Park

The following information will help property owners adhere to the minimum maintenance requirements that apply to exterior and interior buildings and homes.

For Exterior Areas

• All drainage must push water to the front or rear of the lot and prevent accumulation of stagnant water.
• All motor vehicles must be operable and registered. Inoperable motor vehicles cannot be stored on the property. Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless in an approved spray booth. Residential garages are not approved spray booths. You cannot operate an auto repair shop out of your home/garage.
• Building address numbers must be visible from the street and alley, and must be a minimum of 2.5” tall.
• Debris must be picked up in yards and parkways.
• Garbage can lids must be closed tightly and odor free. Trash cans must be placed on the curb no earlier than 6pm the night before designated trash pick-up days.
• Grass must be no longer than6” tall, including in areas near fencing.
• Guardrails and handrails must be solid and secure. They must have a maximum opening of 4” at any location in the safety rail system.
• Gutters must be clean from debris and be pitched so that there is flow to the down spouts. You may not angle any downspouts so that the runoff directly impacts a neighboring property.
• Lights must be operable at all entrance doors. You may not point any light fixtures towards a neighboring property.
• Motor vehicles must be parked on solid surfaces (asphalt, concrete, or brick),not on impervious surfaces such as grass, dirt, or gravel.
• Outside storage for garbage, ladders, wheel barrows, bikes, boats, and other recreational vehicles are not allowed. The Village allows one winter season of stacked usable firewood to be stored outdoors.
• Sidewalks must be snow shoveled after each snowfall.
• Walls, gutters, windows, doors, porches, fences, and other exterior structures shall not have any peeling paint, graffiti, or loose/broken parts.
• Window screens must be installed and have no holes or tears.
• Windows within 6’ of the ground shall have a sash locking device if the dwelling unit is rented.

For Interior Areas 

• All bathrooms and toilet rooms require an operable window or an exhaust fan that will remove all odors.
• All doors and windows shall close and latch tightly.
• All heating systemsshallmaintainaminimum of 68degreesFahrenheitduring the day, and 63 degrees Fahrenheit during the night.
• All vermin or pests shall be exterminated with traps, sprays, or other catching mechanisms.To help avoid vermin or pests, ensure that all plant overgrowth is properlymaintainedand the presence of rubbish/debris on the property is at a minimum.
• Appliances with a metal connector to a chimney must have the chimney pitched up towards the exhaust direction. Occupancy requirements shall restrict the number of individuals that can live in one dwelling unit.
• Carbon monoxide detectors arerequiredin hallways within 15’ofall sleeping areas.
• Smoke detectors arerequiredin each sleeping area, and directly outside of each separate area.
• Walls, doors, and trim work shall not have peeling paint or any loose parts.
• Water heaters and heating plants shall not have any materials leaning on them. All combustible materials shall remain at minimum 3’ away from mechanical appliances.