Alsip § 14.30 Buildings & Construction Section Dependent mobile homes and other vehicles not permitted in park This section prohibits the occupancy of dependent mobile homes, nonpermanent shelters, and other sleeping vehicles within mobile home parks, with the exception of independent mobile homes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 16.84 Public Safety & Law Enforcement Section Citations authorized for certain violations; contents This section authorizes Alsip police officers to issue citations in lieu of arrest for certain violations, including parking, vehicle stickers, dog and business licensing, abandoned autos, and garbage. Citations must inform the recipient of the violation, the settlement amount, and the consequence of non-payment. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Code does not affect ordinances regulating traffic on specific streets This section clarifies that the general traffic code does not repeal or alter existing ordinances that establish specific traffic regulations on particular streets, such as speed limits, parking restrictions, or through streets. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.100 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to establish "limited parking zones"; parking in zones restricted This section grants the Alsip mayor and board of trustees the authority to establish "limited parking zones" on streets and alleys. Drivers are prohibited from parking in these zones for longer than the time indicated on designated signs. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.101 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to establish "loading zones"; stopping or parking in zones prohibited This section grants the mayor and board of trustees the authority to establish designated "loading zones" within the village and prohibits parking for passenger vehicles longer than three minutes for passenger loading/unloading and for freight vehicles longer than 30 minutes for loading/unloading/delivery. It also prohibits standing in specific areas near hospitals, public buildings, and theater entrances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.103 Traffic & Vehicles Section Towing illegally parked vehicles away This ordinance authorizes the Alsip police department to tow illegally parked vehicles that create traffic hazards, block fire hydrants or driveways, or obstruct emergency vehicles. Recovered vehicles will be stored and released upon payment of a fee. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.104 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking prohibited on wrong side of street This ordinance prohibits parking a vehicle on a two-way street in a manner that places the driver's side of the vehicle adjacent to the curb. This aims to prevent parking that could obstruct traffic or pose a safety hazard. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.106 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stopping, standing, parking, and movement of motor vehicles in private lots This section of the Alsip municipal ordinance defines terms related to vehicle stopping, standing, and parking in private lots and outlines regulations that can be enforced by the village if agreed upon by property owners. It prohibits parking outside designated spaces and in disability-reserved spots without proper authorization. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.121 Traffic & Vehicles Section Purpose This section establishes the purpose of the article as creating a fair and efficient administrative adjudication system for specific municipal ordinance violations, including parking, vehicle equipment, and wheel tax licenses. It also mandates a uniform fine schedule and outlines procedures for collecting unpaid fines. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.123 Traffic & Vehicles Section Definitions This section defines two types of violations related to the administrative adjudication system: "parking violation" and "compliance violation." A parking violation pertains to vehicle standing or parking regulations, while a compliance violation covers equipment conditions, vehicle use, or registration sticker display. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.48 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking of vehicles in residential district This section prohibits the parking or storage of vehicles on front, side, or rear yards in residential districts, requiring them to be parked on streets, driveways, or in garages to prevent nuisances. Exceptions are made for boats or RVs in rear or side yards if they do not create a nuisance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.5 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to post signs This section grants the chief of police or individuals authorized by the mayor and board of trustees the authority to post and maintain traffic and parking control signs as permitted by the Alsip Code and other village ordinances. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.89 Traffic & Vehicles Section Stopping, standing or parking prohibited in specified places This section prohibits stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle in various specified locations within Alsip, including intersections, sidewalks, near fire hydrants, and along specific roadways. It outlines exceptions for avoiding conflicts, obeying lawful directions, and briefly picking up or dropping off passengers or loading/unloading merchandise. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.89.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking for persons with disabilities or disabled veterans—Generally This section exempts vehicles with disability identification cards or special registration plates from parking time limitations in business districts, provided they do not obstruct traffic or pose a hazard. It also prohibits unauthorized parking in designated disability spaces. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.89.3 Traffic & Vehicles Section Manner of parking This section mandates that vehicles must be parked entirely within designated marked parking spaces. It prohibits standing or parking outside of these marked lines, lanes, or stalls. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.89.4 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking of recreational vehicles and trailers This ordinance section regulates the parking and storage of recreational vehicles and trailers on public streets and private residential lots in Alsip. It specifies length restrictions, time limits, and prohibits occupation for living purposes, with a specific prohibition on semi-trailers without attached tractors. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.91 Traffic & Vehicles Section Snow routes; parking restricted This ordinance restricts parking on designated snow routes in Alsip. Primary snow routes have stricter restrictions (12 hours after 1 inch of snow), while secondary routes allow parking for 24 hours after 3 inches of snow. Vehicles obstructing snow clearing can be towed. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.91.1 Traffic & Vehicles Section Snow routes This section establishes primary snow routes in Alsip, requiring signage to inform the public. Violations result in fines and vehicle towing at the owner's expense. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.93 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking in alleys restricted This section prohibits parking in alleys that obstruct vehicular traffic flow by leaving less than ten feet of roadway width, and also forbids parking in a position that blocks any driveway entrance to abutting property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.94 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking at cab or bus stands restricted This ordinance prohibits vehicles other than licensed taxicabs from parking in designated cabstands and vehicles other than buses from parking in designated bus loading zones. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.98 Traffic & Vehicles Section Parking when streets are being cleaned prohibited This ordinance prohibits drivers from parking on Alsip streets when village employees or agents are cleaning or sweeping them, provided the area is clearly marked by signs. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 19.99 Traffic & Vehicles Section Authority to establish "no parking zones"; parking in zones prohibited This ordinance grants the mayor and board of trustees the authority to establish "no parking zones" within the village. It mandates the erection of signs to designate these zones and prohibits drivers from parking within them. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.100 Utilities & Services Section Requests for meter checks; service charge This section establishes a service charge for meter checks requested by consumers. A $5.00 charge is applied if the meter is found to be working properly, while no charge is incurred if the meter is malfunctioning. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.129 Utilities & Services Section Wastewater service charges This section establishes the basis for calculating wastewater service charges, which include user charges for operation, maintenance, and replacement, as well as a debt service charge. It outlines how water usage is measured to determine these charges and specifies requirements for metering water from alternative sources or waste discharge volumes. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.44 Utilities & Services Section Payment for use of water from unmetered sources during construction This section requires users of water from fire hydrants or other unmetered sources during construction to pay a reasonable fee for its use, as determined by the water commissioner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.87 Utilities & Services Section Turning on water; seals This section prohibits unauthorized individuals from turning on water service or using water, and establishes that breaking seals on water system components requires written authorization from the water and sewer superintendent. It also restricts the use of fire hydrants to extinguishing fires or with specific authorization. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.97 Utilities & Services Section Meters generally This section mandates that all water consumers in Alsip be supplied through meters, which are owned and purchased by the village. It outlines responsibilities for meter installation, repair, and maintenance, with costs and damages payable by the applicant and potentially becoming a lien on the property. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 20.99 Utilities & Services Section Access to premises for meter reading, examining, etc This section grants the water and sewer department superintendent and authorized personnel access to properties for meter reading, examination, testing, and repair. It also makes it unlawful to obstruct this access and states that water consumption is subject to the conditions outlined in the article. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.126 Buildings & Construction Section Miscellaneous requirements regarding plumbing This section establishes plumbing requirements for Alsip, mandating individual metering for new water services, prohibiting the use of potable water for flushing sanitary sewers, and requiring the installation of water-saving plumbing fixtures and systems, including those with WaterSense labels. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 7.1 Section Authorization required to establish new cemeteries, crematories, or other places for burial; penalty This section prohibits the establishment of new cemeteries, crematories, or other burial places within or within one mile of the village limits without the consent of the board of trustees. Violators are subject to a Class C ordinance violation for each day the offense continues. View in Alsip’s full code →