The Clinton City Council adopted the International Property Maintenance Code.

On the WHOW Morning Show Wednesday, City Administrator Tony Harris told the Hart Media Group the ordinance is a standard set for building and maintaining homes.

According to Harris, it is a requirement by the State of Illinois to keep those codes up to date and they are simply complying with that mandate.

Harris adds this also helps them put a little more teeth into the effort of cleaning up properties in town - an effort that has been a large focal point for City staff and residents for several years.