R-169 - 12/10/1974 - BUREAU OF INSPECTION - ResolutionsSHRtW:OR
RESOLUTION
TO INDICATE THE BUILDING PERMIT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Village of Oak Brook has adopted and is enforcing
the 1973 Chicago Building Code, Village of Oak Brook Zoning Ordinance,
Suburban Building Official Conference Code, January, 1970, Du Page
County Building Code for Multiple - Family Buildings, and
WHEREAS, Section I of Ordinance G -160 of the aforesaid prohibits
any person, firm or corporation from erecting, constructing, enlarg-
ing, altering, repairing, improving, moving or _demolishing any build-
ing or.structure without first obtaining a separate building permit
for each building or structure from the Building Commissioner, and
WHEREAS, the Building Commissioner and. Village Engineer under
the direction of the Village Manager, must examine all plans and
specifications for the proposed construction when application is
made to him for a building permit.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the President and Board of
Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook as follows:
1. That the Village Engineer under the direction of the
Village Manager, shall review all building permit applications for
new construction or substantial improvements to 'determine whether
proposed'building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If
a proposed building site is in a location that has,a, flood hazard,
any proposed new construction or substantial improvement (including
prefabricated and mobile homes) must (i) be designed (or modified)
And anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or latetal movement
of the structure, (ii) use construction materials -and utility
equipment that,are, resistant to flood damage, and (iii) use construc-
tion methods: anti pxaCtic s that.Wi'il, minimize -flood damage; and
2. That the Village HnginBer under the direction.ef the
Village Manager,. shall ,rOyitw subdivisioIh proposals and other
proposed new develooants'to_gssure that'(1) All such proposals,
are consisten, w'jth atb'W need to "min Aze, flood damage, (ii) all
public utilities`and facilitie4, suck as sewer, gas, electrical,
and water systtems are , located,,elevated, -..and constructed to -minimize
or eliminate flood damage,' And (iii) adequate drainage is,provided
so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards', and
3. That tt# Villa ge',Engingers�inder the direction of the
Village Manager, shall require neio or replacement water supply
systems and /or sanitary sewage systems to_be' designed to gtnimize
or eliminate infihtration'of flo,o'A, -waters into,the °systems and
discharges from the systems`into 'flood waters,: and require on -s.ite
waste disposal systems to be located so as'to avoid impairment of
them or contamination from them- during flooding'.
APPROVED:
SEE ALSO:
President.
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