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For persons less than 13 years of age, curfew is 9:00pm on any day of the week. For persons at least 13 years of age, but not yet 17 years of age, curfew is between 11:00pm and 6:00am on Sunday through Thursday and between 12:00am and 6:00am on Saturday and Sunday. For persons 17 years or older, there is no curfew.
No license is required through the Village.
Any person, business, public entity, or landlord may prohibit the use of cannabis on private property.
Trucks and commercial vehicles with C-Z plates shall not be permitted to park or to be stored in a residential area, except when located in a garage. A limit of one commercial vehicle with a B plate shall be permitted to be parked on a residential lot.
- If you need to change your Hearing Date for a local ordinance or parking citation. You will have to fill out a “Change of Hearing Date” form. Requests can be made in person, during business hours at 14600 127th Street. The form is also available online, on our Village website, by searching “Change of Hearing Date”. All complete forms can be faxed, emailed or mailed.
- All protests must be made in person, during the assigned hearing displayed on the issued citation(s).
- If you need a copy of a police report you have to fill out a Freedom of Information request (FOIA) and submit it to the Records Unit. You can also submit your request in person, via email or via fax. The department has five business days to respond to the request. After verification of identity, the department can then arrange to have the report picked up or emailed, whichever is more convenient.
Make your water bill payments payable to the Village of Lemont.
- You can request a copy of a crash report in person by coming into our facility. The charge for the report is $5. You can also obtain a crash report by visiting our homepage and clicking on Online Bill Pay icon, then Crash Report Purchase. The charge for the report is $10. You will need a copy of your “Driver’s Exchange” receipt in order to complete this process online.
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Village of Lemont
418 Main St.
Lemont, IL 60439Why can't the Village secure signs along the tollway pointing out businesses and other Lemont attractions?
As a matter of policy, the tollway does not allow signs directing to specific businesses, similar to ones you see on other interstate highways. The tollway does have an application process for signs that could point out attractions such as Downtown Lemont or other general landmarks. The tollway has criteria that governs these signs including number of visitors to a site, etc. The Village is in the process of applying for a sign of this nature.
Residents may schedule car seat safety inspections by calling 630-257-2229 Ext #2513 to schedule an appointment with our Community Service Officer.
Being a “non-home rule community,” the Village’s revenue raising abilities are limited to what the State legislature specifically allows. Since the Village has implemented most of the revenue streams allowable per state statute for a non-home rule community, it may have no choice but to cut staff and reduce service levels in order to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
- Refer to snow plowing procedures.
6. I am on a well or my water bill does not come from the Village of Lemont, but from a neighboring community. Why am I receiving this notice? Can you shut-off my water?
Unincorporated addresses and addresses with Lemont listed as the “city” may have mistakenly been added to our database over the years. Please contact Public Works and speak to the Water Department about this issue at 630-257-6277. Their team can verify your address / location and determine if it should be removed from our database.Most projects do require a building permit to ensure compliance with building codes and zoning regulations. Some minor projects such as painting and basic maintenance may not require permits. If there is any question or doubt, please contact the Building Department at 630-257-1580.
If I call the non-emergency number (630-257-2229) after business hours, will someone answer my call?
After business hours, when you call the non-emergency number, your call will be routed through an automated attendant, if you cannot find the right option, you will be given an opportunity to leave a message. Your message will be returned during business hours during the next business day.Residents and other interested parties may check the zoning on a particular piece of property by checking the Village's Zoning Map.
The Village snow removal equipment is designed to remove snow to the side. It is the quickest and most efficient means available.
With the talk of tight budget constraints and potential staff reductions, can raising our taxes alleviate some of this burden to the Village?
Being a “non-home rule community,” the Village’s revenue raising abilities are limited to what the State legislature specifically allows. Since the Village has implemented most of the revenue streams allowable per state statute for a non-home rule community, it may have no choice but to cut staff and reduce service levels in order to operate in a fiscally responsible manner.
- The letters were sent to all addresses we have on record as previously having an RPZ installed, and not having a valid annual test on record. Please reach out to Public Works and speak to the Water Department about this issue at 630-257-6277. Their team can look up your account, verify the last date of inspection and verify the address contact information on record. In case there had previously been an RPZ at this address that is now removed, please see FAQ #3 about the process to verify the system is properly shut down per the requirements of the Illinois Plumbing Code.
Yes, if you (the homeowner) have lived in the residence for longer than six months and sign a homeowners agreement that you will be performing the work yourself without a contractor. If you have not lived at the residence for longer than six months, then you must register as a contractor with the Village of Lemont or hire a contractor to perform the work.
- Yes. You can still call the non-emergency number of 630-257-2229. When you call during business hours of 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, your call will be answered by an automated attendant that will provide options in order to best direct your call. Press 1, if your request is for officer assistance.
In 2008 Lemont consolidated its zoning and subdivision ordinances into the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). The UDO includes all zoning standards, including those for signs.
The Village recognizes the inconvenience and hardship associated with purchasing a vehicle sticker. However, for a non-home rule community the vehicle sticker is one of the few revenue streams specifically allowed by state statute for a non-home rule entity to implement. Other towns that have eliminated the sticker have likely replaced the revenue stream with more palatable revenue streams which the Village is not able to implement.
- Unfortunately, no. Not only must the device be removed, but the Illinois Plumbing Code also requires any piping longer than 2’-0” feeding the irrigation system to be removed. Part of the inspection on the disconnection of the system is to ensure the plumbing pipes feeding the irrigation system have been property cut and capped off. The installation of a valve alone to shut off the system is not sufficient.
Residents and businesses wishing to review Village documents can file a Request for Public Information Form with the Village Clerk. All requests for information are processed in accordance with the requirements of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
You must complete the Contractor License Application form and include the license fee of $100.00. You must also provide liability insurance that lists the Village of Lemont as Additional Insured and workman's compensation.
The Village of Lemont and the Lemont Area Chamber of Commerce have produced a booklet that offers advice on starting a business in Lemont.
There seems to be an increase in the amount of truck traffic and parking areas for semi-trucks in the town. Can’t something be done to alleviate this?
Again, due to “non-home rule community” rules we must abide by via the State of Illinois, the Village is limited in its ability to regulate trucking operations and/or truck routes. Through zoning and annexation agreements, the Village can limit new businesses, but existing businesses and ones that develop outside Lemont and in the unincorporated areas, the Village may have limited options to regulate at this time.
- Please call 9-1-1 immediately for any police services. It is important not to delay, if you think about calling 9-1-1 or wonder should I call 9-1-1, please call 9-1-1.
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3. I no longer use my irrigation system, so I don't test my device. How do I prove I don't use this anymore?
In order to remove your irrigation system profile from the backflow device tracking system, a Village of Lemont Plumbing Inspector must perform an inspection to confirm the system is shut down and the device is removed. Please go the Village of Lemont’s Building Permit portal and submit an application for an “Irrigation Permit”. The first question about “applicant” contains an option to state “I am applying as the Homeowner of the property and will perform an irrigation system disconnection only”. Select that option and fill out the rest of the form. The link is here: Home-ViewPoint Cloud (OpenGov.com).- You may pay parking tickets at the Police Department during business hours of 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. There is also a drop box for payments located in the outer lobby of the Police Department, located at 14600 127th Street, that is accessible 24 hours a day. You can pay online on the homepage of the Village website by clicking on the Online Bill Pay icon. You will need your citation number in order to submit payment online.
FEMA has made its flood hazard maps available on-line. Clicking on the link below will take you to FEMA's interactive mapping site. Type in the address of the property you are looking for and a map will come up on a new page. Confirm the location, then click "view" or "download" on the left side of the page to see the FEMA flood zone map for the area.
If “Home-Rule” communities have a better ability to govern their towns, how can Lemont become a “Home-Rule” town?
There are only two ways a town can become “Home-Rule” and that is by either having a population of over 25,000 or by passing a referendum that requires a community consensus.
Construction work hours are Monday thru Friday from 7:00am to 8:00pm.
Saturday and Sunday hours are 8:00am to 7:00pm.
In the raw state the hardness is 20 grains (340 mg/l). But the Village of Lemont softens 90% of the water that is put into the distribution system, which brings the hardness down to about between 4 or 5 grains (68 to 85 mg/l).
The Village contracts with Waste Management to handle its waste collection. You can contact Waste Management at 800-796-9696.
Please contact Waste Management at 800-796-9696.
- Please reach out directly to your testing company. If the device was tested but you still received this letter, it is likely that the testing company did not send the test results to the right place, or they may have entered some information wrong when the upload occurred. Your testing agent should reach out directly to BSI to confirm who uploaded the document, to what system, and on what date.
The Unified Development Ordinance allows certain types of business operations to be conducted from a home. Certain conditions may apply. Please refer to Section 17.06.080 of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).
Minimum 24 Hours Notice is Required to Schedule an Inspection.
Inspections will be scheduled on a first come - first served basis and are subject to availability. Morning inspections will begin at 8:00 am. Afternoon inspections will begin at 1:00 p.m. Plumbing and Electrical inspections will usually be performed late afternoon/early evening. All inspections are performed Monday-Friday. To be considered for a next day inspection, your request must be received by 2:00 pm. You will receive an email confirming your inspection request. Cancellations must be received no later than 8:00 am the day of inspection.
Please use this form to schedule an inspection.
Village Hall is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with limited hours and services. Our "Drop Box" is open for permits and payments 24/7 at 416 Main Street.
- In the Village of Lemont, 9-1-1 is the number to call for all police assistance and services, emergencies and non-emergencies. The Police Department is available 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. In order to receive police service, please call 9-1-1 or come to the police station to use the phone in the outer lobby which will immediately connect you to a police dispatcher. The Police Department is located at 14600 127th Street (Next to CVS).
The Village has a list of tree species approved for planting in the parkway. Before planting the tree, please call the Public Works Department at 630-257-2532 to have someone review and approve the proposed planting location.
Payments can be made at the Village Hall 418 Main Street. You can leave a payment in the drop box located in the vestibule next to the Village Hall, or you can sign up for direct debit at Village Hall.
The Village has worked with its partners along the Heritage Corridor line for several years with a goal of increasing service and ridership on the line. There are several reasons Metra has given over the years for the lack of service on the Heritage Corridor line. The majority of the reasons involve ownership of the line and improvements required to accommodate more traffic. Metra operates the Heritage Corridor line through a trackage rights agreement with Canadian National (CN) Railway. Due to heavy levels of freight traffic on the line and only two tracks along the line, CN has been unwilling to allow significantly more commuter service unless additional infrastructure is added to accommodate the increased service. In 2017, the Village and our partners were able to achieve a mid-day outbound train to be added to the schedule. Until significant improvements are made to the line, there are no plans currently for additional train service. A stop was added to the Heritage Corridor line earlier this year in the Village of Romeoville. This stop has already produced enhanced ridership which may give assist in our lines case for more service.
- Please contact a local plumber or local irrigation maintenance company and ask if they are licensed to perform a backflow device test on your device. After they test the device, they will upload the test results directly to the Village of Lemont’s testing service agent Backflow Solutions, Inc. (BSI). BSI also maintains a list of authorized testers on their website that you can reference and contact for testing.
By Ordinance a boat, camper or trailer may only be stored at a residence if located in a garage or other fully enclosed structure that substantially conceals them from public view. A boat, camper or trailer may be parked at a residence for the purpose of loading or unloading for no more than 8 consecutive hours or 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
Every owner or operator of a motor vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, and trailers) who resides within the Village or whose motor vehicle is based within the Village must obtain a Lemont vehicle sticker. New residents must purchase a sticker within 30 days of moving into the Village. Call 630-257-1550 for more information.
No. The Village of Lemont uses 4 deep wells and 1 shallow well to provide the water to your homes and businesses.
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- The Police Department business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Police service is available 24 hours a day by calling 9-1-1- or via the phone in outer lobby of the Police Department.
The Village has a list of tree species approved for planting in the parkway. Before planting the tree, please call the Public Works Department at 630-257-2532 to have someone review and approve the proposed planting location.
Building inspections are performed Monday thru Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.
Plumbing and Electrical inspections are performed Monday thru Friday between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
Why do trains have to blow their horns through the entire town? Can’t they make this quieter or sound them less often?
In order to achieve “quiet zone” status as governed by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the crossings through a town have to meet certain criteria for safety to make up for the loss of the horn sound when a train passes through. Lemont has five public crossings and several other private crossings of which significant safety improvements are required for the majority of the crossings to meet federal rules on “quiet zones.” The estimated price tag for the improvements is $1.25 million according to a recent study completed by theVillage in 2015. To add another variable in the issue, a crossing is being proposed at Walker Road for a private development adjacent to the quarry area.The Village will update the study and present new numbers for consideration once this crossing is being implemented.