Code Violations

  • Posting signs on trees, telephone poles, or in any right-of-way. You may post signs on your lawn or on a neighbor’s lawn with written permission. Before placing any sign within the Village, call the Building Department at 708-755-1880.
  • Maintaining your lawn (grass, weeds, etc.) less than six (6) inches or less in height as per Ordinance Section 50-317.
  • No accumulation of debris such as trash, landscape waste, junk cars, or other “eye sores” debris are allowed on your premises.
  • No stagnant pools of water, which creates a health hazard, are allowed on your premises.
  • Do not discard refrigerators, etc. which can trap children, without first removing the doors.
  • Parking on grass is prohibited.
  • Parking a commercial vehicle bearing a class designation of “C” or higher in a residential area except when making a delivery is prohibited.
  • Recreational vehicles (i.e. campers, trailers, and boats) must be stored on the side of house and cannot extend past the front of house and must be parked on concrete only.
  • No inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle shall be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and no vehicle shall at any time be in a state of major disassembly, disrepair, or in the process of being stripped or dismantled.  Painting of vehicles is prohibited unless conducted inside an approved spray booth.