For your convenience, the Code Enforcement Department is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. We will be happy to serve you in-person at 600 Main St. NW, by calling 815-937-3575 or via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. After hours, you may leave a message and a representative will get back with you during normal business hours.
Complainants do not have to identify themselves; although, if they would like an inspector to contact them regarding the status of the investigation, their name and daytime phone number are necessary.
A Code Inspector will conduct an investigation. If a complaint is found to be valid, a Notice of Violation will be issued to the owner and/or resident with a specific timeframe for compliance. Subsequent follow up inspections will be conducted until compliance is obtained.
Storing of recreational vehicles is prohibited on driveways between the front line portion of the building and the front lot line. However, it is permissible to be parked for packing/unpacking purposes with notification to the Code Enforcement office providing the dates in which the recreational vehicle(s) will be parked on the driveway.
A recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on a lot in a residential district provided that:
- It is parked or stored in a garage or carport, where one exists on the premises large enough to accommodate the vehicle.
- Otherwise, in the driveway to the rear of the principle building line that is parallel or most nearly parallel to the street to which the driveway extends to the rear of this line.
Grass and/or weeds cannot exceed 8” in height.
Trash containers are allowed to be at the curb for 24 hours prior to the regularly-scheduled pickup time and may remain for no more than 24 hours after pickup.
Yes, as of July 1st, 2024 Garage Sale Permits are required. There is no fee for the first permit in a calendar year. All permits after are $5.00 each.
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