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First Reading and Possible Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 (“Business Licensing”), Article 40 (“Short Term Rentals”), Section 4 (“License Fee”) and Chapter 12 (“Housing”), Article 2 (“Residential Rental License”), Section 1 (“License Required”), Section 5 (“License Fees”), And Section 9 (“Inspection Fees)”
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Introduction
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Neighborhood Services is transitioning to the adoption of an annually adopted fee schedule. This item amends various Village Code sections to remove references to specific fee amounts, instead referencing an annually adopted fee schedule.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Ordinance.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior action(s):
• ORD 26-170: On October 13th, 2026, the Village Board heard a first reading of and adopted an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 30 (“Special Events”) of the Village Code
• ORD 26-175: On October 13th, 2026, the Village Board heard a first reading of and adopted an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7 (“Buildings”) of the Oak Park Village Code by Repealing and Replacing Article 10 (“Vacant Buildings”)
• RES 26-148: On March 3, 2026, the Village Board adopted a Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2026 Special Events Fee Schedule
• ORD 25-154: On November 11, 2025, the Village Board adopted An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 ("Housing"), Article 2 ("Residential Rental License") And Article 6 ("Residential Tenant And Landlord Ordinance"), Section 4 ("Rental Agreements") And Section 11 ("Security Deposits") And Amending Chapter 13 ("Human Rights"), Article 5 ("Unlawful Management Practices"), Section 1 ("Unlawful Management Practices; Regulations") as reviewed by the Village Board at its June 17, 2025 study session
• ORD 21-54: On November 1, 2021, the Village Board adopted an Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 ("Business Licensing") of the Oak Park Village Code by Adding a New Article 40 ("Short-Term Rentals")
Background
The Neighborhood Services Department is proposing to move the identification and listing of its fees from inside individual ordinances to an annually adopted fee schedule. This change will allow to review the fee structure annually and make changes as needed. Several fee amounts relating to housing and inspections have not been updated since 2016, and short-term rental fees have not changed since the ordinance was adopted in 2022.
Timing Considerations
The new fee schedule is intended to take effect for 2027.
Financial Impact
This ordinance has no direct impact on revenues since it does not change any fees. Adopting the ordinance will allow staff to review the fee structure annually and make changes as needed.
Operations Impact
This change allows for a more efficient and consistent review of fees annually.
DEI Impact
Adoption of the fee schedule is administrative and does not change fees or access to services or programs. There is no immediate DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
This item has not been reviewed prior by a committee or commission.
Staff Recommendation
Staff is recommending that the Board adopt the ordinance.
Advantages:
• All department-related fees will be listed in one place, providing clarity & consistency for residents, property owners, event organizers, and Village staff.
• This action allows for a more efficient review of fees annually.
Disadvantages:
• There are no disadvantages to this decision.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board could choose not to adopt the ordinance.
Advantages:
• This action allows additional time for the Board to consider the change.
Disadvantages:
• Neighborhood Services would not be able to move forward with a consolidated fee schedule for 2027.
Anticipated Future Actions
Concurrently with this item, the Board will review and potentially approve the Neighborhood Services Fee Schedule for 2027.
Prepared By: Charlotte Kenny, Budget & Revenue Analyst, Neighborhood Services
Reviewed By: Jonathan Burch, Assistant Village Manager/ Neighborhood Services Director
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Draft Ordinance