Rules & Regulations
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Block Parties
Block parties are a fun way to get to know your neighbors. All block parties must be approved by the Village prior to the scheduled event. In order to receive approval, a representative of the neighborhood must complete and sign a Block Party Application.
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Boats, Trailers, & Recreational Vehicles
The Village Board recently amended its ordinance regarding parking and storing boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and accessories. The ordinance allows residents to park or store one motor home, travel trailer, camping trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, personal water craft, or all-terrain vehicle.
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Garage Sales
Any owner or occupant of a dwelling unit may conduct not more than a total of two garage sales (also known as patio sales, basement sales, yard sales, rummage sales, lawn sales, driveway sales, etc.) during any twelve consecutive months.
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Going Green at Home
As storm water flows over driveways, lawns and sidewalks, it picks up debris, chemicals, dirt and pollutants. Storm water conveyance systems, such as curbs, gutters, storm drains, channels, ditches, pipes and culverts carry runoff to a discharge point.
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Lawn Sprinkling / New Lawn Watering Permits
View frequently asked questions, days watering is permitted, new lawn permits, emergency restrictions, deduct meters, and tips to conserve water.
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Mobile Storage Containers
One of the latest trends in temporary storage is the rental of Mobile Storage Containers, also known as PODS or portable on-demand storage structures. Many people are turning to this alternative instead of leasing space at a storage facility.
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Non-Highway Accessible Vehicles / Golf Carts
The Village of New Lenox allows for Non-Highway Accessible Vehicles to use Village streets as long as they are compliant with Village Ordinance 2940 - Operation of Non-Highway Vehicles. You must register your Non-Highway Accessible Vehicles with the New Lenox Police Department.
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Outdoor Sirens
Outdoor warning sirens exist for one purpose only – to alert people who are outdoors that something dangerous is happening, and that they should go inside. Once inside, people should use a radio or the television to get current and updated information.
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Parking & Traffic Regulations
The Village of New Lenox has parking regulations for the Village as a whole, and regulations specific to the central business district. These regulations are meant to ensure the safety of individuals within the Village, as well as provide for an orderly and usable parking system.
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Pet Ordinance
Review more information regarding animal limits, leash laws, loud noises, and pet tags.
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Residential / Home Improvement Projects
Building permits are required for most construction and homeowner projects. Homeowners may work on any part or all of the project, but contractors are required to register with the Village (Ordinance 2455, Section 2) prior to receiving a permit and prior to proceeding with the project.
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Winter Snow Regulations
The winter season brings inclement weather conditions making travel difficult. One of the Village's primary objectives during the season is to keep roads and highways free from snow and ice through plowing and salting operations. As residents, you can help Public Works keep streets and roads safer by keeping vehicles off public streets during a snow storm and by keeping snow from private drives and walkways off Village streets.
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Vehicle Stickers
As of May 1st, 2012, the Village of New Lenox no longer requires the purchase of vehicle stickers.
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Water Backflow Assembly Testing
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions about water backflow assembly testing.