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Municipal Services License and Fees Automobile VEHICLE LICENSE STICKERS GO ON SALE MARCH 1 at the Village Office. Vehicle stickers have an annual fee of $30.00. Trucks under 8,000 lbs are $45.00 and over 8,000 lbs are $60.00. Stickers must be displayed by May 1. Senior Citizens: $15.00 rate with valid drivers license and vehicle registration. One per college student: $10.00 Motorcycle, Motorbike or Moped: $15.00 Bicycle License A permanent bicycle license is available and may be obtained free at the Police Department. All bicycle riders are required to obey the same traffic regulations as motorists. Warnings will be issued by the Police Department to all bicyclists not complying with traffic regulations and records of warnings given will be kept. Assignments may be made to special bicycle safety education classes and traffic tickets may be issued to habitual violators over age 16. Bicycle “Rules of the Road” may be obtained from the Police Department. Animal License - Annual Fee Neutered male and female dogs and cats $5.00 Unneutered male or female dogs and cats $20.00 Animal licenses are due April 30 each year. A valid rabies certificate is required prior to issuance of an animal license. Chicagoland's Family Owned Nationwide Florist Ten Award-Winning Locations. Same-Day & Next-Day Delivery. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Since 1923. Voted Hinsdale's Favorite Florist Again This Year 47 S. Washington St. (630) 323-9200 PhillipsFlowers.com 18 NOTE: Dogs and cats are not permitted to run at large in the village. Dogs are neither allowed to run at large nor on a leash in village parks or public places except KLM Park during the days and times which are posted. Pet owners are required to remove their pet’s excrement from public or private property. Vehicle stickers and animal licenses may be purchased at the Village Office, 19 East Chicago Avenue, Hinsdale, Illinois. Renewal applications are mailed each year. Streets Chuckholes and routine repairs are made by the public works department. Major resurfacing work is done on streets previously constructed to Village standards with State Motor Fuel Tax funds allocated to the Village. New street construction is done through a special assessment or special service area financing of property owners whose property is benefited from the improvement. NOTE: Hinsdale has a No Solicitors Ordinance. Stickers are available in the Village offices. Traffic & Parking Regulations Traffic and parking ordinances are strictly enforced for the safety of Hinsdale motorists. Speed limits are 25 MPH on most streets except in the business district and school zones where the limit is 20 MPH or otherwise as posted. Overnight parking on public streets and parkways is not allowed from 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. All permit parking spaces are free on Saturdays. Trees Tree planting, trimming and removal on public grounds, including parkways, is done on a scheduled basis by the Village tree crew. Report diseased elm trees to the Public Works Department for prompt inspection. Homeowners are required to remove diseased elms on their property within ten days after notice to protect against the spread of the disease to another tree. The Village removes diseased elms from the parkway. Tree Policy - The Village replacement trees have trunks 2 inches in diameter. If a resident wishes to plant a larger tree on his parkway he should contact the Village for the species of tree and cost involved. 630/789-7030. Voter Registration Information Hinsdale residents may register to vote at the Village Clerk’s Office on the first floor of the East Wing of the Memorial Building, 19 East Chicago Avenue, from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 630/789-7011. For registration and voting information, non-partisan candidate information and complete information on Village government and finance, you may contact the League of Women Voters- Voters’ Service, 630/323-7216.
Water Information Water is supplied to the Village of Hinsdale through the DuPage Water Commission which purchases water from the City of Chicago. The Village is one of 23 Charter Customers of the Commission who receive their water from Lake Michigan. The central pumping and pressure adjusting facility for the Village is located at 217 Symonds Drive. Water quality is monitored daily to ensure uniform quality and purity. The water is very low in sodium, total dissolved solids and a hardness of approximately eight grains. Water bills are based on the amount of water used and are computed at a rate of $3.62 per 100 cubic feet or 48 cents per 100 gallons. Sewer Use Charges A sewer use charge of 15% of the net water bill is made for all homes and businesses connected to the Village sanitary sewer system. These funds are used to keep sanitary sewers in good working order through a program of cleaning, maintenance and repair. Some homes in Hinsdale near 55th Street are served by sewers owned and maintained by the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District (a separate governmental agency). 630/323-3299 Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District - The Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District also levies a sewer use charge that is billed to each home in Hinsdale served by the district. That sewer use charge is used to pay the cost of collection and treatment of sewer wastes. 630/323-3299 You Can Relax In In Knowing We Have Everything You Need For For Winter KING KEYSER SPECIALTY SPORTS Family Owned & Operated Since 1952 41 S. Washington Street, Hinsdale • 630.323.4320 www.kingkeyser.com 19 The Hinsdale Caucus Municipal Services The Hinsdale Community Caucus was organized in 1934 as a non-partisan nominating body in which a group of citizens chosen by their neighbors seeks qualified individuals to run for election to local offices. It is a system whereby the office seeks the man. The Caucus holds three regular meetings each yearin September, October and January. They are open to the public. The Caucus is financed by dues from organizations and by voluntary contributions. www.hinsdalecaucus.org Zoning Hinsdale’s zoning ordinance is strictly enforced. The zoning ordinance regulates land use, setbacks, side yards, rear yards, heights, intensity of use and off-street parking. Appeals for variations from the zoning ordinances may be filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals. For more detailed information, contact the Building Commissioner at 630/789-7036. Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 8 East Hinsdale Avenue Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 789-8280 “Whether you’re moving across town or across the country, give us a call.” www.coldwellbankeronline.com
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