The following highlights a number of important ordinances which the Village residents have a responsibility to observe, and which play an important role in maintaining the quality of life within the Village.

Bicycles

Bicycles must be registered with the Police Department. There is no charge for this service.

Curfew for Minors

It shall be unlawful for any person under the age of 17 to be upon any public way in the Village between the following hours (unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or other proper companion 21 years of age or more, or unless engaged in some occupation of business in which a child may engage under State law).

• 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturday
• 12:01 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday
• 11:00 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. the following day.

Dog and Cat Regulations

Every dog and cat above the age of six months must be licensed with the Village. Application shall be made within 5 days after the acquisition of a dog or cat. The fee is $5.00 Annually. Licenses must be purchased within ten (10) days of the animal receiving its current rabies vaccination and run for twelve (12) consecutive months from the date of issue. It shall be unlawful to allow any dog or cat to run at large within the Village. Owners will be responsible for impoundment fees and payment of citations. Any person walking a dog or cat on private or public property other than their own property must carry a device for the removal of excrement. Such excrement must be promptly removed and deposited in a proper receptacle.

Garbage and Recycling Collection

Waste containers and receptacles shall be placed in the parkway area as follows: November 1 through March 31 - no earlier than 4:00 pm on the day preceding pick-up and April 1 through October 31 - no earlier than 6:00 pm on the day preceding pick-up. Containers and receptacles must be removed from the parkway area no later than 7:00 am on the day after the pick-up. All collections are on Thursday unless affected by a holiday. Recyclable materials include bundled newspapers, magazines, catalogs, corrugated boxes, brown paper bags, paperboard, chipboard, glass bottles, jars, aluminum cans, foil, steel cans, and plastic bottles with the numbers I or 2 on the bottom.

Parking Restrictions

Parking is restricted to one side of the street only. Signs are posted indicating the restrictions. It is also unlawful to park:

• On any unpaved surface in a residential area. (This includes your lawn.)
• A commercial vehicle having a gross weight in excess of 8,000 pounds, on any street, alley or public way, except to make immediate delivery or pick-up to load or unload household furnishings while in the process of moving.

Village Vehicle License

All vehicles housed within the Village must have a Village vehicle license sticker. These stickers are available through the Village Clerk's office. Annual licensing dates are July 1st through June 30th.

Good Neighbor Ordinances

The Village of Glendale Heights has adopted many codes and ordinances that are intended to improve and protect the health, safety and welfare of the general public. The Good Neighbor Ordinances seek to promote a desirable neighborhood living environment, prevent nuisances, and to preserve property values and the natural environment.

House and Garage Sale

A Permit must be obtained at the Village Hall for a fee of $5.00. All signs shall be located in front yard area of the premises. No sign or other advertising material shall be posted on any public park, or building in the Village.

Outdoor Use of Water

Restrictions apply May 1st through September 30th regarding outdoor use of water for sprinkling lawns, gardens and shrubbery, washing automobiles and filling residential pools. Addresses ending in odd numbers may use outdoor water on odd-numbered calendar dates. Those addresses ending in even numbers may use outdoor water on even-numbered dates.

Sidewalk Ordinances

It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand or park such vehicle within any sidewalk area. Residents may park on each owner's driveway, across the sidewalk between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or within 24 hours after a snowfall or 2 inches or more has occurred from November 1st through March 31st. Police officers who find vehicles in violations will be issuing $25.00 parking tickets to violators. The Village is confident that with your cooperation, our community will be safe for all residents.

Parking During Snowfall

Parking on any street designated as a snow route is prohibited after one inch of snow has fallen. Parking on any other street is prohibited after two inches of snow has fallen. These restrictions apply for a 24-hour period. In the event of a continuous heavy snowfall of five inches or more, parking restrictions apply for a 72-hour period.

Building Codes - What is a Building Code?

A building code is a collection of requirements that pertain to specific subjects and regulates specific practices. Building codes provide standards for the design, construction and maintenance of homes and businesses. Building codes are used by architects, contractors, builders, and material manufacturers to ensure construction safety and building integrity. You, as a homeowner, have a substantial investment in your home, which can be seriously jeopardized by Code Violations. To insure that building codes are met, building permits are required for most projects.

Some homeowner projects that require a building permit are:

• Driveways
• Fireplaces
• Garages
• Swimming Pools
• Room Additions
• Sheds
• Siding, Doors
• Patios, Fences
• Central Air-Conditioning
• Re-Roofing
• Antennas
• Porches
• Sidewalks
• Window Replacement

If you're not sure whether a permit is required for your project, call the Community Development Department BEFORE you start to build at 630.260.6030.