Village of Park Forest Community Development DepartmentVACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION
On June 22, 2009 the Village of Park Forest Board of Trustees adopted a Vacant Building Registration Ordinance. The ordinance may be found it its entirety on-line at www.villageofparkforest.com. Choose the green "Download Center" button and then "Village Code of Ordinances". (ARTICLE VI - Vacant Buildings, Section 18-500 to Section 18-521.)
Village officials believe this initiave will allow owners and the Village the ability to work together and take greater collective action in the prevention of problematic vacant properties. This action became a necessity with the downturn in the economy and the increasing number of foreclosed, vacant properties that have begun impacting the quality of life in the community.
Park Forest residents have repeatedly voiced similar concerns to Village officials at various Neighborhood Meetings, Board Meetings, etc. The goal is that this new odinance will facilitate an empowerd relationship between property owners and the Village of Park Forest to take the necessary measures in addressing problematic vacant properties that may come about from time to time.
Buildings are to be registered within 60 days of becoming vacant. A complete registration submittal must be turned in as a complete package to the Village of Park Forest Community Development Department for processing. A complete package includes:
Specific questions regarding the Ordinance may be directed to the Community Development Department at 708-503-7703.
The Village of Park Forest looks forward to the pending partnership with property owners as we all work together to keep Park Forest a great and safe place to live.
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