2019 OP Fall Newsletter

INQUIRING MINDS

INQUIRING MINDS

HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT VILLAGE ORDINANCES? WONDERING WHAT IS ALLOWED IN THE VILLAGE AND WHAT IS NOT? HERE ARE A FEW OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED TOPICS AND ANSWERS: INQUIRING MINDS ...want to know!

CAN I PLACE BAGS OF GARBAGE AT THE CURB FOR PICK UP? No, all garbage must be placed at the curb in a covered container with a tight fitting lid. Garbage cans may only be placed at the curb for 24 hours from placement to retrieval of cans. Cans must be stored on the side or rear of home, not in the front. WILL WASTE MANAGEMENT PICK UP AN OLD APPLIANCE OR MY COUCH? Yes, but a special pick up must be arranged by calling Waste Management at 1-800-796-9696. WHAT CAN I DO WITH MY OLD TV, COMPUTER OR ELECTRONICS? Waste Management WILL NOT pick up any electronics. Orland Township has an electronic recycling program in Orland Park. Call 708-403-5148 for cost and location.

WHO TRIMS MY PARKWAY TREES?

HOW DO I SCHEDULE AN INSPECTION FOR THIS WORK? All permit inspections must be

Although residential parkway is Village of Orland Park property, the trees must be trimmed by the homeowner. By ordinance, trees must have an eight (8) foot clearance from the ground and sidewalks. If the parkway tree is dead, please call Public Works at 708-403-6350 to report it. DO I NEED TO HAVE MY ADDRESS DISPLAYED VISIBLY ON MY HOME? It is very important that emergency vehicles can easily identify your home. Numerals should be at least four inches high, should not exceed six inches in height and should be in a contrasting color. DO I NEED A PERMIT FROM THE VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK TO HAVE WORK DONE ON MY HOME? For most work, (fences, roofs, hot water heaters, furnaces, pools, decks, etc.) a permit is required. Please visit the Village of Orland Park website, www.orlandpark.org and enter PERMITS in the search box for further information. Permits are available on the website and can be filled in before bringing to the Development Services Department. Fees are also listed in the permit section.

WWW.ORLANDPARK.ORG | FALL 2019 | ? arranged on the Village of Orland Park website (www.orlandpark. org) or by returning the pink card you will receive with your permit to village hall. Phone requests for inspections are NOT allowed. CAN I WORK ON MY CAR AT MY RESIDENCE? No, motor vehicles cannot be repaired in public view, nor can an inoperable motor vehicle be stored on your driveway or in the village street. WHAT IS THE VILLAGE ORDINANCE ON GRASS AND LANDSCAPING? Grass must not exceed 8 inches in height, weeds must be pulled and landscaping must remain neat and trimmed. This practice maintains property values. I DON’T USE MY POOL AS MUCH, WHAT SHOULD I DO? Stagnant water is a breeding ground for mosquitos which can carry disease such as West Nile Virus. By ordinance, pool water must be clear and circulating. If not in use, it must be covered with a proper tight- fitting cover or drained completely. 7

CAN I BRING MY CAMPER OR BOAT HOME?

Yes, but village ordinance only allows for one (1) recreational vehicle per residence. Vehicle must be parked on the driveway, not in grass or gravel, and may not block the sidewalk.

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