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Zoning: Code Enforcement

Code Enforcement | Lot Coverage & Floor Area | Setbacks
Zoning Ordinance | Variations and Special Uses


The Department of Community Development is responsible for investigating alleged private property violations of the Village Code and the Zoning Ordinance. Any citizen of the Village may phone the Department with a complaint. Callers names remain confidential.

Some common complaints, the name, phone number and Village Department responsible for responding to these calls are listed below:

Type Of Complaint Department / Phone
Outside storage of vehicles Community Development / 853-7527
Construction without permits Community Development / 853-7527 
Hours of construction Community Development / 853-7527 
Operation of illegal uses Community Development / 853-7527
Animal nuisances Police Department / 256-1200
Trash blowing or overflowing dumpster Health Department / 853-7508
Garbage and recycling pickup service Public Works /853-7626

Violations of the Village Code or Zoning Ordinance may be punishable by fine of a minimum of $25.00 to a maximum of $500.00 for each day the violation exists.