Village Ordinances

Signs & Billboards

No signs, posters, or banners, etc., may be erected or maintained without approval by the Board of Trustees, and the necessary permit issued by the Village Clerk.

Parking

Parking is forbidden on Village streets, on paved portions of County and State highways, or interfering with egress and ingress from driveways. No commercial vehicles may be kept in your driveway or on the street.

Speed Limits on Village Streets

Shall not exceed twenty miles per hour, or as posted on main thoroughfares.

Corner Shrubs

Shall not exceed heights that will obstruct visibility to cars driving by.

Dogs

No dog shall be off a leash on Village streets. Dog droppings must be removed by owner if deposited on Village streets or neighbor's property.

Noise and Lights

Excessive noise and bright lights that extend beyond your property shall not annoy your neighbors and are governed by the Village code book.

Property Maintenance

You must maintain your property in such a manner that does not affect your neighbor's enjoyment of his property, such as open fires, height of grass, etc.

Soliciting

Soliciting is prohibited in the Village, unless by special permit and application to the Village Clerk.

Littering

It is forbidden to throw or drop litter of any kind on any street or public place within the Village; also littering of private property including vacant lots is forbidden.

Posters

Posting signs, posters or bankbills is forbidden including advertising signs on utility poles or trees.

Street Openings and Curb Cuts

No one shall make any hole or cut any Village street or curb without obtaining a permit from the Village office.

Driveways

No new driveway may be constructed on residential property without a permit.

Sidewalks and Drains

The owner of any property is responsible for maintenance of any sidewalks and drains in front of their property, including removal of snow and ice.

Fires

No open fires or leaf burning is permitted.

Burglar Alarms

Alarms which are audible outside of the house must have automatic cutoffs which stop the sound after 15 minutes.

Construction

A Village permit must be obtained for any construction or renovation of your home.

Removal, Destruction or Alteration of Trees

An application must be obtained from the Village, along with a letter from arborist stating the purpose and site showing location of tree(s) to be removed.