O-16-25 Amending the Lemont, Illinois Municipal Code, Title 15 the Building Code of the Village of Lemont (Alternative Compliance for Solar Ready Roof Sleeve)0 - I b- 215"
T, 418 Main Street I Lemont, IL 60439
TO: Village Board Meeting
FROM: Jason Berry, Community Development
THROUGH: George Schafer, Village Administrator
SUBJECT: An Ordinance Amending the Lemont, Illinois Municipal Code, Title 15 the
Building Code of the Village of Lemont (Alternative Compliance for Solar -
Ready Roof Sleeve)
DATE: April 28, 2025
SUMMARY/BACKGROUND
In December 2023, the Village of Lemont adopted the 2021 International Residential Code
(IRC) with local amendments. As part of the solar -ready provisions included in Appendix AT of
the IRC, new single-family homes are required to include a capped roof penetration sleeve to
accommodate future solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Following feedback from the Village Board, staff reviewed this requirement and proposed an
alternative compliance method that retains the goal of solar readiness while addressing
aesthetic and practical concerns.
ANALYSIS
The proposed ordinance adds a sentence to IRC Appendix AT, Section AT103.6, allowing a
conduit raceway within three feet of the roof sheathing and designated solar -ready zone to
serve as an acceptable alternative to the physical roof sleeve. This change maintains the
intent of the code while offering homeowners and builders flexibility in design and construction.
Consistency with Village Policy
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the ordinance.
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED
Motion to approve an Ordinance amending the Lemont Municipal Code, Title 15 — Building
Code, to provide an alternative compliance method for the solar -ready roof sleeve
requirement.
ATTACHMENTS
An Ordinance Amending the Lemont, Illinois Municipal Code, Title 15 the Building Code of the
Village of Lemont (Alternative Compliance for Solar -Ready Roof Sleeve)
VILLAGE OF LEMONT
ORDINANCE
NUMBER O- ) -R -25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEMONT, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CODE,
TITLE 15 THE BUILDING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
(Alternative Compliance for Solar -Ready Roof Sleeve)
JOHN EGOFSKE, Village President
CHARLENE M. SMOLLEN, Clerk
JANELLE KITTRIDGE
DA VE MAHER
KEN MCCLAFFERTY
KEVIN SHA UGHNESSY
RICK SNIEGOWSKI
RON STAPLETON
Trustees
Published in pamphlet form by authority of the Village President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont on A_- _� -2025
ORDINANCE NO. 0-25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LEMONT, ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CODE,
TITLE 15 THE BUILDING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT
(Alternative Compliance for Solar -Ready Roof Sleeve)
WHEREAS, the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, ("the
Village") is a municipality in the state of Illinois with full powers to enact ordinances and adopt
resolutions for the benefit of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village adopted the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) in
December 2023 via Ordinance No. 0-64-23, with local amendments; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Lemont (the
"Corporate Authorities") may from time to time amend the text of the Village Code when it is
determined to be in the best interests of the residents of the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Corporate Authorities find that it is in the best interest of the Village to
amend the Village Code provisions regarding the roof penetration requirements of the solar -ready
regulations of the IRC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
SECTION 1: That the above recitals are found to be true and correct and are hereby
incorporated herein and made a part hereof, as if fully set forth in its entirety.
SECTION 2: The Village Code, as amended, is further amended in Title 15, Buildings
and. Construction Chapter, with additions shown in underlined text to Chapter 15.00. Building
Administration of the Village Code as follows:
SECTION 3: The Village Code, as amended, is further amended in Title 15, Buildings
and Construction Chapter, with additions shown in underlined text and deletions shown in
trikethret*& to Chapter 15.06. Single -Family Building Code of the Village Code as follows:
15.06.020. — Amendments.
Appendix AT — Solar -Ready Provisions, Section AT103.6 (Capped Roof Penetration
Sleeve). Add the following to the end of this section:
As an alternative compliance method an empty conduit raceway provided in the attic
within three (3) feet of the roof sheathing; and within three (3) feet of the designated solar -
ready zone shall be considered as meeting the intent of this section.
SECTION 4: Those provisions of the Village Code that have not been expressly amended
by this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 5: If any section, paragraph, clause or provision of this ordinance shall be held
invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect any other provision of this ordinance.
SECTION 6: All ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this
ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval
and publications as provided by law.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL, AND DUPAGE,
ILLINOIS, ON THIS 3-6 DAY OF APRIL 2021.9
PRESIDENT AND VILLAGE BOARD MEMBERS:
AYES:NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Janelle Kittridgey/
Dave Maher
Ken McClafferty V
Kevin Shaughnessy
Rick Sniegowski
Ron Stapleton
John Egofske, Village President
Attest:
Charlene M. Smollen, Village Clerk OF
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