Submitted By
Tammie Grossman, Director Development Customer Services
Alvin Nepomuceno, Director Information Technology
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 (“Streets and Sidewalks”) of the Oak Park Village Code by Adding a New Article 15 (“System of Numbering for Dwelling Units and Commercial/Office Units in Buildings”)
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Overview
Overview
This Ordinance will standardize the numbering system for dwelling units and commercial/office units in new construction or substantial rehabilitation of buildings. The standardization of unit numbers will also allow for quicker public safety response times. The Ordinance does not require existing building owners to change their numbering systems.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
N/A
Background
The Village currently provides the information contained in the Ordinance before the Board for newly constructed buildings as well as buildings that are empty and are undergoing a substantial rehabilitation. In order to maintain consistency and allow for quicker public safety response times, staff recommends codifying and standardizing the current practice of the building numbering system.
Alternatives
Not adopt the Ordinance or direct staff to make modification to the presented Ordinance.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
The standardization of addresses of units will be beneficial to the Village’s partnership with West Suburban Consolidated Dispatch Center during emergency situations.