When do I get billed for water and refuse?
The Village is divided into three separate water-billing zones. Each zone is billed quarterly with payment due the 20th day of their billing cycle. Payments received after the due date are subjects to a 10% penalty.

Zone 1 - April, January, October & July
Cermak Rd 7201-7929 Burr Oak Ave
24th Street 7201-7401 Hainsworth Ave
25th Street 7200-7635 Northgate Ave
26th Street 7636-7930 Lathrop Ave
Keystone Ave Traube Ave
Forest Ave Harlem Ave
Park Ave DesPlaines Ave 2217-2531
Westover Ave

Zone 2 - May, February, November, August
1st Ave to 6th Ave Lincoln Ave
Cermak Rd 8405-8659 Lewe Ct
26th Street 8011-8658 Edgewater Ave
27th Street 8012-8134 Groveland Ave
29th Ct River Rd
30th Street County Club Lane
31st Street DesPlaines Ave 2520-3006

Zone 3 - June, March, December, September   
7th Ave to 19th Ave 24th Street
Forestview Ave 26th Street 8700-8758
Cermak Rd 8701-9265 22nd Place
23rd Street 23rd Place

Where can I go to pay my water bill?
The Village offers 3 locations for the payment of water bills. Residents may pay their water bills directly at the Village Commons during regular business hours, drop their bills off 24 hours at the drop boxes located in both the front and back entrances of the Village Common building, or they may pay their bills directly at no additional charge at Harris Bank, 9101-09 W. Cermak Road.

How do I arrange a special pick-up for items such as a stove, refrigerator, couch, mattress or other large items?
You will need to call Allied Waste directly at 708-345-7050 and ask to speak with customer service for North Riverside. A customer service representative can arrange a special pick-up for you.

How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
Old latex paint can be put out with the regular garbage only if the pain is completely dried. Information regarding the disposal of all other hazardous waste can be found by calling the West Cook County Hazardous Waste Agency at 708-450-0100.

Where can I register to vote and when?
You can register to vote at the Village Commons during regular business hours. Eligibility requirements for registration are: 1) you must be a United States Citizen, 2) must e 18 years of age by the date of the next election and 3) reside at your present address for 30 days or more prior to an election. Two forms of identification are required as well as proof of residency (i.e. drivers license, utility bill, etc.).

Do I need to purchase a village sticker for my vehicle each year?
All vehicles registered with the State of Illinois to a North Riverside address or housed or stored in the Village for more than 45 days are required to obtain a village vehicle sticker. To obtain your sticker, you must present your drivers license and vehicle registration for each vehicle.

Fee Schedule:

Passenger Vehicle	$30.00
Senior Citizens (65 and over)	$10.00
Disabled Citizens (proof required)	$10.00
Antique Vehicles (antique plates required)	$10.00
Motorcycles	$15.00
Commercial Trucks	$40.00
Transfer License to New Vehicle	$5.00

All village vehicle stickers will expire on April 30, 2008.

What is the biggest size garage I can build?
The biggest size garage you can build on a lot that is 50 feet or larger is 24 x 24. On a lot that is less than 50 feet, the biggest size garage you can build is 23 x 23. The maximum height allowed for a garage is 14 feet.

When is a building permit required?
A building permit is required if you are doing any work that is more than $300.00. The only exception is painting.

Does the Village use transfer stamps?
The Village of North Riverside does not use transfer stamps. Instead, we require a Pre-Sale Inspection of the home. To schedule a pre-sale inspection, the seller or the agent representing the seller needs to come into the Village Commons and fill out the application. The cost of the application is $350.00 for a single-family house. Once we have the application and the fee we can schedule a day for the inspection and the final water reading. We also require a current plat-of-survey to be submitted with the application.

What is the maximum height allowed for building an addition on my house?
The maximum height allowed for an addition is 28 feet.

What codes does the Village of North Riverside currently follow?
The codes the Village is currently following are the 1987 BOCA for building & mechanical, 1975 Chicago Electrical Code & 1996 National Electrical Code for electrical, and for plumbing the North Riverside Codes & Plumbing Counts - State of Illinois.

If I would like to do work in the Village, what do I need to do to be registered?
In order to be registered with the Village, all contractors to fill out the application, present a Certificate of Insurance that names the Village of North Riverside as a Certificate Holder and Additional Insured, and pay the annual fee of $175.00. Electricians and plumbers would also need to submit a copy of their current license and a $10,000 surety bond. Roofing contractors would also need to submit a copy of their current license for registration.

How long does it take for a permit to be issued?
The permit process usually takes a couple of days before the permit can be issued, longer if the contractor is not registered with the Village. If the permit involves an addition or remodeling, the the process takes about 10 business days for the first plan review. Please remember when submitting a permit application for any addition or remodel, Dave Skurkis, Building Commissioner, needs a list of all contractors, four sets of stamped plans and a total cost of the job (including owner supplied items).

What is the minimum amount of amps required for an electrical service?
For a new electrical service the Village requires a minimum of 100 amps.

What cab companies do we use for the Rider Program?
-A- Local Taxi 708-447-4700
Riverside Brookfield Cab 708-485-2500
Blue Village Cab Co. 708-583-6900

Do we rent out our Village Common rooms or parks?
No, the Recreation Department and Civic Groups use our facilities.

Are there any preschools or day care facilities in the area?
The Recreation Department runs a preschool. See current Recreation book for details.

What does co-op mean in your recreation book?
If you see the work co-op by any of the classes offered in our book you would be able to participate in this class at resident rates. We currently have a 4-Community Recreation Co-op with Riverside, Lyons and Brookfield. This benefits our residents because it allows them to participate in more programs at resident rates.

Who can I talk to about Little League?
See "Club Information" in our Recreation book for more details.

How can I find out about the clubs and civic groups in North Riverside?
See "Club Information" in our Recreation book for more details.

How often is the Recreation book published?
There are 3 printings per year: January, May and September. It contains the latest classes, trips and special events for youth and adults. We will sometimes also run a special trip that is not published in the Recreation Book, so check outside the Recreation office for advertisements.

Why is my power off?
Contact ComEd at 1-800-334-7661.

What time are blood pressure screenings?
Monday through Friday 1-5pm at the Fire Department

Where can I get a smoke detector?
Smoke detectors can be purchased at the Village Commons for $7.50. If needed, the Fire Department will install the smoke detector.

What do I do if I am getting water in my basement?
Don't go in the basement. Contact the fire department at (708) 447-1981.

Do you have CPR classes?
Yes, contact the Recreation Department at 708-442-5515 for schedule details.

Where can I get a Medic Alert bracelet?
Call 1-800-432-5378 or visit their web site at www.medicalert.org