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Burning Ordinance
  • Burning items that have been naturally grown on your property is allowed within the village. This includes grass, weeds, leaves, limbs, etc.
  • No other items can be burnt within the village. For example: No trash, garbage, building materials, etc.
  • Approved burning is allowed between the hours of 8:00am to 8:00pm, or sundown. Fires should not burn or smolder after dark.
  • All burning must be attended by a responsible party at all times.
  • The fire cannot create a safety hazard to roadways by means of volume of smoke generated.
  • Burning should not create a health hazard or nuisance to neighbors.
  • Burning is not allowed on the roadways.
Nuisance Ordinances
  • Al motor vehicles stored outside, must have current license plates and be in an operable street legal condition.
  • All vehicles, trailers, campers, etc. parked on yards must not have vegetation growing around them in excess of eight inches.
  • Al properties shall be regularly maintained and free of grass and weeds in excess of eight inches.
  • All trash receptacles used for household trash must have tight fitting lids to keep trash from blowing around and to keep insects and/or animals out.
  • Bags of trash cannot be stored outside; they must be kept in cans with lids.
  • Items not manufactured for continuous exterior use should not be permanently stored outside.
Building Information
  • A building permit is required prior to the start of any construction, repairs, alterations, etc. of existing structures when the total cost will exceed $1,000.00
  • Regardless of the cost of the project, permits are required for all of the following:
    • All roof replacement and layovers.
    • New construction of any kind on property within the village and within 1 ½ miles of the village boundaries.
    • Fences, driveways, patios, swimming pools, decks, carports, yard barns and garages.
  • Permit applications can be obtained at the Village Clerk's office. All applications must be approved by the Village Board prior to the start of the work.
Swimming Pools
  • All swimming or wading pools 12" or more in depth but less than 42" in depth, and in-ground pools, shall have a sufficient fence o r other enclosure to protect against unauthorized access.
  • Above ground pools more than 42" in depth not protected by a sufficient fence must have a removable or locking ladder t o protect against unauthorized access.
Golf Carts / NHV
If you have a golf cart, side-by-side, etc. that is a Non-Highway Vehicle, you will need a permit in the Village!
Applications are accessible in the Village Hall or online and it is a $35.00 fee for the year. We accept cash or check for payments.

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