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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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