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SEASONAL REMINDERS
Weeds / Tall Grass
*Grass or weeds exceeding 8 inches, are not permitted.
Parks, Lakes and Beaches
*Closed sunset to sunrise. Lighted athletic facilities
close at 11:00 p.m.
*Pets are not allowed. Exception: Dogs assisting a sight
impaired person.
*Parking not permitted after closing hours.
*Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades or skateboards are not
permitted on any tennis court surface unless a posted Park District
sign allows for such use.
*A watercraft is any type of boat capable of transporting people.
All watercraft on Village lakes must display a current Village Watercraft
Sticker affixed to its bow. Watercraft Stickers are available at
the Village Hall free of charge to residents.
*Watercraft cannot be equipped with a gasoline motor. Electric-powered
motors of 12 Volts and under are permitted.
*Watercraft must be operated 25 feet from any shoreline, beach,
or roped-off swimming area.
*Fishing is allowed as posted for Village Residents and their guests
only.
*Large-mouth bass and muskies are catch-and-release only.
*No bait-fish dead or alive are allowed as bait.
Skateboard, Scooters, Roller Skates, Etc.
*Tricycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates and the like are
not permitted on the roadways of Grand Ave., Grass Lake Rd., Beck
Rd., Federal Pkwy., Hawthorne, Sprucewood, Sand Lake Rd., Lake Shore
Dr.. at any time, and not permitted on any Village roadways between
sunset and sunrise. Note: Morotized scooters are not
permitted on Village roads at any time.
*Bicycles and skateboards are not permitted on Plaza
sidewalks.
Fireworks
*It is unlawful to sell or discharge any fireworks within the Village.
Water Conservation
*May 15th through September 15th, watering of planted
vegetation is
not permitted between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and is
restricted to even number houses watering on even numbered days and
odd numbered houses watering on odd numbered days (i.e. 220 Briar
Lane can water on May 16th, 18th, 20th, etc. and 2505 Heron Drive
can water on May 15th, 17th, 19th, etc.);
car washing is permitted at any time.
*Special permits for watering new landscape can be obtained at the
Village Hall.
Garages Sales
*May have only 2 garage sales within a calendar year, and not more
than 4 consecutive days in duration.
*Signs may be posted on village-owned property, or private property
with the permission of the owner.
*Signs can not exceed 6 square feet in area, and shall not be attached
to lamp posts, fences, mailboxes, electric lights, utility poles,
or public buildings.
*Signs must include the name and/or address of the party responsible,
and the dates of the sale.
Curfew
*
Persons under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian between the hours of:
11:00
p.m. - 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday nights
12:01
a.m. - 6:00 a.m., Friday and Saturday nights
Common Parking Violations
*
2 a.m. to 6 a.m. parking on Village streets is prohibited all year.
* Parking on Village streets is prohibited when there is an
accumulation of snow 1" or more in depth, until snow removal
operations are complete.
*
Vehicles displayed "For Sale" on a roadway, lawn, or in shopping
centers. They may only be displayed in private driveways with
the owner's consent.
*
Parking on grass
*
Parking left side to curb
*
Within 20 feet of an intersection
*
Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant
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On or over any sidewalk
*
Parking overnight at beaches and/or parks
*
Parking any place where the vehicle reduces the usable width of the
roadway to less than 18 feet.
Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
EXAMPLES: Pop-up campers, motorhome, travel trailers, campers,
boats or other watercraft, motorcycles, off-road vehicles,
snowmobiles
*
Cannot have more than 1 RV parked or stored in the open.
*
The RV must be parked in rear or side yard.
*
If impossible to store the RV in the rear or side yard due to
clearance problems and/or the presence of trees of at least 6" in
diameter, may park only 1-RV on the driveway or on a hard surface
closest to the side lot line.
*
If the rear yard is adjacent to a street, must have a 6-foot visual
barrier of vegetation or fencing between the RV and the street.
*
The maximum size permitted is 32 feet long, 10 feet high, or 8 feet
wide.
*
RV's cannot be used as living/sleeping quarters, and cannot be
connected to any utilities.
*
No RV shall have its wheels or hitches removed or affixed to the
ground in any way.
*
No RV shall be parked or stored in such a way so as to create a
dangerous or unsafe condition.
*
No part of any RV may be parked or stored over or within any public
road right-of-way.
*
The area around the underneath the RV must be kept free of tall
grass, weeds, or debris. Cannot use the RV for storage of any
other material or goods.
*
Any liquefied petroleum gas cylinders on a RV must have their valves
in the "off" position.
*
RV's may be temporarily parked on the driveway for maintenance for a
maximum of 72 hours immediately prior to and after usage.
Public Nuisances Affecting Health
*
Animal or bird carcasses on private property; must be properly
disposed of in a sanitary manner within 24 hours of death.
*
Accumulations of garbage, debris, decayed animal or vegetable
matter, trash, rubbish, rotting lumber, bedding, packing material,
abandoned or disabled vehicles or machinery, scrap metal, or any
material in which flies, mosquitoes, other disease-carrying insects,
rats or other vermin may breed.
*
All stagnant water in which mosquitoes, flies or other insects can
multiply.
*
Any use of property, substance or things causing an offensive or
disagreeable odor.
Public Nuisances Affecting Peace and Safety
*
All trees, hedges, signs or other obstructions which prevent drivers
from obtaining a clear view of traffic when approaching an
intersection or crosswalk.
*
All limbs of trees which project less than 8-feet high over a public
sidewalk, and less than 10-feet high over a public street.
*
Loud and discordant noises or vibrations are not permitted.
*
CONSTRUCTION HOURS: Weekdays, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.;
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Discharge into Sewer
System
* No person shall discharge into any Village sewer any
substance which could pose a health or environmental threat, or harm
the sewers or treatment equipment.
* Sump pump water discharge can take place on private property
but not onto public right-of-way if an icing condition will result.
Burning
*
Wood may be burned any time; however, the burning of leaves, garbage or any
construction materials is prohibited.
*
NOTE: The burning must be enclosed, and must be 20 feet from
any structure, fence, wetland, tree or bush, but can not take place
on any public road or right-of-way. The fire must be
constantly attended by a competent person with an extinguishing
source ready.
*
Fires must be immediately extinguished if so requested by a Village
employee due to hazards caused by atmospheric conditions, excessive
smoke, or high flame.
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Burning Tips:
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Be courteous and respectful to your neighbors, especially those
with breathing problems. Let them know before you burn.
*
Do not burn on windy days, or days when the wind blows towards
your neighbors.
*
Do not burn wet wood. Smoke from such fires stays closer
to the ground and longer in the breathing zone.
*
Always attend, manage, and control your fire. Always have a
hose or water source nearby.
*
Do not burn in ditches, drainage ways or within 25 feet of a body
of water.
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