Free Limb Pickup

FREE limb pickup on the 1st Monday/Tuesday of the month from April through November, weather permitting. Pickup materials should be set out in front of the house on the Sunday evening before pick up. (Ord. 16-05) If the first Monday falls on a holiday, pick-up will begin on the next business day (Tuesday).

Yard Waste Burning

Please burn on designated burn days: Wednesday through Saturday between 9 am and sunset. The wind speed should be less than 15 mph. No burning in the ditches or in the roadways. Must be present while burning and have water available. No burning on a holiday. Yard waste only. (Ord. 298, 04-03, 08-12, 09-02, 11-6, 11-12)

Rodents, Weeds & Debris

Please control weeds, rodents, debris. Fine $100-$500 day. (Ord. 00-45, 11-10)

Garbage Pickup

Please have weekly garbage pick-up. Fine $100-$750/day. (Ord. 02-06, 06-03)

Fence Installation

DO have property surveyed before any new fence installation. Pools must be fenced—there are height restrictions. Fines $50-$200/day. (Ord. 04-02)

Fence Permits

Fence Permits: Fence permits can be obtained at the Village office for a $25.00 permit fee, prior to putting up a fence. You must call JULIE at 811 before you dig!
Building Permits: Obtained through Sangamon County Building Safety Department, 2833 South Grand Ave East, phone 217-535-3145 ext 3724.

Cats & Dogs

Please control your cats and dogs. The leash law covers both. $125 fine/release fee if captured. Limit total possession is 5 animals. (Ord. 355; 02-03, 07-01, 11-02, 11-13, 16-03)

Snow & Parking

NO On-street parking when 2 inches of snow or more is predicted. Vehicles will be towed at the owners expense. (Ord. 277, 15-01, 15-02)

Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicles

Please don’t leave abandoned or inoperable vehicles on your property or on the street. Fines $250-$750/day plus towing & attorney fees. (Ord. 01-02, 01-03, 02-01, 03-01, 04-07, 07-04)