{"id":4207,"date":"2013-10-16T12:06:09","date_gmt":"2013-10-16T17:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/?page_id=4207"},"modified":"2018-06-19T07:04:49","modified_gmt":"2018-06-19T12:04:49","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-margin-top:-10px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-4259\" src=\"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Village-of-odell-FAQS-300x107.jpg\" alt=\"Village of odell-FAQS\" width=\"300\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Village-of-odell-FAQS-300x107.jpg 300w, https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Village-of-odell-FAQS.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Can&#8217;t find an answer or question\u00a0below? Fill out the form\u00a0and we will\u00a0try our best to answer it. <\/strong><\/em><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[contactformgen_popup id=1]<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><em><span style=\"color: #ff0000; 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Landscaping<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".electric\" href=\"#\">Electric<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".hazardous-household-waste\" href=\"#\">Hazardous Household Waste<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".historic-preservation\" href=\"#\">Historic Preservation<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".permits\" href=\"#\">Permits<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".water-department\" href=\"#\">Water Department<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4299 digging-landscaping \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to inform anyone when I want to do a landscape project that requires digging?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-18T11:02:02-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4299\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4299\" href=\"#collapse-1-4299\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to inform anyone when I want to do a landscape project that requires digging?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4299\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4299\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes. Anyone planning to do an outdoor project that requires any type of digging, regardless of depth or project size, should call JULIE at 800-892-0123 or 811 before they or their contractor begins to dig. The type of projects that require a call to JULIE include; decks\/patios, fences, trees\/shrubs, mailbox, swing sets, room additions, gardens, fountains, swimming pools, tents and landscaping.<\/p>\n<p>If JULIE is not contacted before construction begins and you damage underground utilities you will be responsible for damages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4298 electric \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who do I call to report a power outage?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-11-05T16:56:49-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4298\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4298\" href=\"#collapse-1-4298\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who do I call to report a power outage?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4298\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4298\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Power coming into the village is maintained by ComED.\u00a0 You can\u00a0contact them @ 1-800-334-7661<\/p>\n<p>You can also see their Power outage page for more information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comed.com\/CUSTOMER-SERVICE\/OUTAGE-INFORMATION\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4297 electric \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who do I call to report a problem with a street light out or turning on and off?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-11-25T07:36:28-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4297\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4297\" href=\"#collapse-1-4297\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who do I call to report a problem with a street light out or turning on and off?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4297\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4297\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Contact the Village @ 815-998-2133 or you can also email us <a title=\"Contact The Village\" href=\"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/contact-the-village\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4296 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What form of payment do you accept for permits?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-11-25T07:36:28-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4296\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4296\" href=\"#collapse-1-4296\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What form of payment do you accept for permits?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4296\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4296\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We accept cash, a personal check made payable to the Village of Odell<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4295 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">If I hire a contractor to do my work, who is responsible for obtaining the permit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T09:09:16-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4295\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4295\" href=\"#collapse-1-4295\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I hire a contractor to do my work, who is responsible for obtaining the permit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4295\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4295\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The homeowner or the contractor can obtain the necessary permit(s) for the project but it is the homeowner&#8217;s responsibility that a permit is obtained.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4294 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What happens if I don&#8217;t get a permit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T09:07:49-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4294\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4294\" href=\"#collapse-1-4294\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if I don&#8217;t get a permit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4294\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4294\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you are working without a permit, inspectors will order all work stopped and have any contractors leave the jobsite immediately. Permit fees will double and work cannot begin again until a permit is issued.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4293 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the cost of a permit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-19T07:12:04-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4293\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4293\" href=\"#collapse-1-4293\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the cost of a permit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4293\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4293\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><ul>\n<li>For the first $3,000.00 of work to be done, $10.00<\/li>\n<li>For the work involving more than $3,000.00, an additional $2.00 for each $1,000.00 over $3,000.00 to $75,000.00<\/li>\n<li>For work involving more than $75,000.00, an additional $3.00 per $1,000.00 for each $1,000.00 over 75,000.00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4292 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I have to pay the permit fees when I apply?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T09:01:07-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4292\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4292\" href=\"#collapse-1-4292\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to pay the permit fees when I apply?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4292\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4292\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No. Your permit fees are due at the time the permit is issued. The village will contact you when your permit has been approved and when you can pick it up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4291 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I start any of my construction project work before my permit is approved?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T08:59:44-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4291\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4291\" href=\"#collapse-1-4291\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I start any of my construction project work before my permit is approved?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4291\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4291\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>We require applicants to wait until the permit has been issued before starting any construction. If the project involves demolition, please contact the Building Department to request authorization to proceed under these circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4290 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When do I need a permit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T08:58:42-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4290\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4290\" href=\"#collapse-1-4290\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When do I need a permit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4290\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4290\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A building permit is required for all new construction including buildings, fences, sheds, decks, gazebos, pergolas, patios, sidewalks, driveways, irrigation systems, pools, and hot tubs.<br \/>\nA building permit is also required for existing structures where the work to be done is regulated by a code. For example, any changes or replacement of water or gas piping, wiring, heating and central air conditioning systems, or water heaters require a permit. Work that affects the structure of any wall, door or window opening, roof element, etc., as well as replacement of windows, doors and permanent exterior coverings such as roofing and siding requires a permit<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions about whether a permit is required, please contact the village.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4289 building-and-zoning \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I get a survey of my property?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T08:55:32-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4289\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4289\" href=\"#collapse-1-4289\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I get a survey of my property?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4289\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4289\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>If you do not have a plat of survey for your property you will need to contact a land surveyor to have one prepared. The Village of Odell does not provide surveys for private property. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4270 water-department \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">There is water bubbling up in my yard. What should I do?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-19T07:16:23-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4270\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4270\" href=\"#collapse-1-4270\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">There is water bubbling up in my yard. What should I do?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4270\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4270\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Bubbling or pooling water can indicate a service leak or a water main break. Contact the Water Department at 815.998.2133 between 7 a.m.and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. If this occurs after hours, call the non-emergency Police Department number at 311.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4269 building-permits permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How long does the Plan Commission review process take?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:50:41-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4269\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4269\" href=\"#collapse-1-4269\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How long does the Plan Commission review process take?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4269\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4269\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The goal for the Planning Division is to completely process Plan Commission applications in 8 to 12 weeks. A single review letter incorporating all of staff\u2019s comments is forwarded to the applicant approximately 4 weeks after the original submittal. If revisions are requested, the applicant should respond to staff\u2019s comments and submit revised plans within 10 days in order to remain within the 8 to 12 week time frame. If additional revisions are required, the applicant submittal and staff review process will continue until the documents are deemed sufficient for Plan Commission consideration. Once the application documents are in order, the request is forwarded to the Plan Commission for consideration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4268 historic-preservation \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I have to get a permit when altering my property?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:48:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4268\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4268\" href=\"#collapse-1-4268\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I have to get a permit when altering my property?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4268\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4268\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A building permit is required when any substantial alteration is proposed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4267 hazardous-household-waste \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if I accidentally break a CFL in my home?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:40:22-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4267\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4267\" href=\"#collapse-1-4267\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I accidentally break a CFL in my home?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4267\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4267\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><dl>\n<dt id=\"dt_127\">1.<a>What if I accidentally break a CFL in my home? <\/a><\/dt>\n<dd id=\"dd_127\">CFLs are made of glass and can break if dropped or roughly handled. Be careful when handling a bulb, and always screw and unscrew the bulb by its base (not the glass). Never forcefully twist a CFL into a light socket. In the event of breaking a CFL, you can clean it up through the following procedures:Note: Intact used bulbs can be recycled at most Home Depot and Ace Hardware locations. Broken CFL\u2019s are not accepted and must be disposed of at a hazardous household waste facility.<\/p>\n<p>* Do not use a vacuum cleaner to clean up the breakage. This will spread the mercury vapor and dust throughout the area and could potentially contaminate the vacuum.<\/p>\n<p>* Keep people and pets away from the breakage area until the cleanup is complete.<\/p>\n<p>* Ventilate the area by opening windows, and leave the area for 15 minutes before returning to begin the cleanup. Mercury vapor levels will be lower by then.<\/p>\n<p>* For maximum protection and if you have them, wear rubber gloves to protect your hands from the sharp glass.<\/p>\n<p>* Carefully remove the larger pieces and place them in a secure closed container, preferably a glass container with a metal screw top lid and seal like a canning jar. A glass jar with a good seal works best to contain any mercury vapors inside. Other jars that can be made of glass and also work are pickle, peanut butter and applesauce jars. Not ideal but also a good choice for containing breakage is a heavy duty No. 2 plastic container with either a screw lid or push-on lid such as a joint compound bucket or certain kitty litter-type containers.<\/p>\n<p>* Next, begin collecting the smaller pieces and dust. You can use two stiff pieces of paper such as index cards or playing cards to scoop up pieces.<\/p>\n<p>* Pat the area with the sticky side of duct tape, packing tape or masking tape to pick up fine particles. Wipe the area with a wet wipe or damp paper towel to pick up even finer particles.<\/p>\n<p>* Put all waste and materials into the glass container, including all material used in the cleanup that may have been contaminated with mercury. Label the container as \u201cbroken lamp.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>* Remove the container with the breakage and cleanup materials from your home. This is particularly important if you do not have a glass container.<\/p>\n<p>* Continue ventilating the room for several hours.<\/p>\n<p>* Wash your hands and face.<\/p>\n<p>* Take the glass container with to a facility that accepts household hazardous waste (Closest: Naperville Fire Station No.\u00a0 4, 1971 Brookdale Road. Open every Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. except holidays) If there is no permanent facility near your home, keep the glass container in a safe place until the next one day household hazardous waste collection occurs in your area. Do not take a broken CFL to a retail collection facility.<\/p>\n<p>* When a break happens on carpeting, homeowners may consider removing throw rugs or the area of carpet where the breakage occurred as a precaution, particularly if the rug is in an area frequented by infants, small children or pregnant women.<\/p>\n<p>* Finally, if the carpet is not removed, open the window to the room during the next several times you vacuum the carpet to provide good ventilation.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4265 code-enforcement-yard-maintenance \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How high is my grass allowed to grow before I must cut it?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:35:23-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4265\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4265\" href=\"#collapse-1-4265\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How high is my grass allowed to grow before I must cut it?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4265\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4265\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Grass and weeds must be kept to a maximum of eight (8&#8243;) inches in height. This would include along fence lines, in planting beds and on parkways\/tree banks.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4264 code-enforcement-waste \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When is trash pickup?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-11-25T07:36:28-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4264\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4264\" href=\"#collapse-1-4264\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When is trash pickup?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4264\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4264\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Trash is picked up in the AM on Mondays. See our\u00a0<a title=\"Refuse &amp; Recycling\" href=\"http:\/\/odell-il.com\/refuse-recycling\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Refuse &amp; Recycling page<\/span><\/a> for complete information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4263 code-enforcement-waste \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the earliest I am permitted to place my weekly trash for collection?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-11-05T17:56:41-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4263\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4263\" href=\"#collapse-1-4263\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the earliest I am permitted to place my weekly trash for collection?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4263\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4263\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a>What is the earliest I am permitted to place my weekly trash for collection?<\/a>\u00a0Collection Cans should be placed out the night before that pickup day.\u00a0All empty containers \/ uncollected items should be brought back up next to the house by no later than 8 p.m. that same day.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4258 code-enforcement-vehicles \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I have a car that I don\u2019t have plates for, where can I park it?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:18:06-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4258\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4258\" href=\"#collapse-1-4258\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I have a car that I don\u2019t have plates for, where can I park it?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4258\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4258\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Any vehicle that is not currently plated must be kept in a garage no matter the age or condition. Additionally, all inoperable vehicles are required to be stored off site or in the garage.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4257 code-enforcement-signs \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where \/ when can I post my election \/ political campaign signs?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:17:08-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4257\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4257\" href=\"#collapse-1-4257\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where \/ when can I post my election \/ political campaign signs?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4257\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4257\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>With the owner\u2019s consent, election \/ political signs are allowed on private property only. Any election \/ political signs found on public property will be removed by city staff and properly disposed of.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4256 code-enforcement-property-use \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I run my business out of my house or apartment?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-17T09:14:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4256\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4256\" href=\"#collapse-1-4256\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I run my business out of my house or apartment?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4256\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4256\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Any resident is permitted to run a traditional home occupation as long as it does not change the residential character of the neighborhood. Home occupations are allowed as an accessory use in a primary structure and as a special use in an accessory building in residential zoning districts. There should be no outward indication of the home based business, nor shall any signage be posted. Additionally, there should be no employees other than those living at the house and the business must not cause traffic or parking problems.<\/p>\n<p>There shall be no exterior display, exterior sign, no exterior storage of materials, no other exterior indication of the home occupation or variation from the residential character of the principal building or any accessory building, and no offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced, nor shall such home occupation create a parking or traffic problem.<\/p>\n<p> Finally, only one (1) vehicle associated with a home occupation may be parked at\/in front of the residence at any one time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4255 code-enforcement-property-use \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What types of animals am I allowed to keep and how many?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:14:38-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4255\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4255\" href=\"#collapse-1-4255\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What types of animals am I allowed to keep and how many?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4255\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4255\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a>What types of animals am I allowed to keep and how many?<\/a>\u00a0Any household is allowed a total of four domesticated animals. This can be any combination of cats and\/or dogs. However, there are certain animals that are not permitted to be kept (i.e. potbellied pigs, horses, fowl).<\/p>\n<dl>\n<dt id=\"dt_134\">\u00a0<\/dt>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4254 code-enforcement-address-numbers \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where am I supposed to post my address numbers?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2016-11-25T07:36:28-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4254\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4254\" href=\"#collapse-1-4254\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where am I supposed to post my address numbers?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4254\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4254\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>For reasons of life safety (such as the ability of fire and police personnel to find the location of emergencies), all residential and commercial properties are required to display the assigned address numbers on the building so that they are clearly visible from the street. The numbers are to be a minimum of 5 inches in height, of contrasting color to the mounting surface and within 10 feet of the front door. Script writing (i.e. One-Twenty-Three) does not meet this requirement.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4253 businesses \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need a business license in the Village of Odell?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2013-10-16T20:03:45-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4253\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4253\" href=\"#collapse-1-4253\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need a business license in the Village of Odell?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4253\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4253\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Village\u00a0code requires certain types of businesses to hold a license.\u00a0 License regulations can be found in the Odell Village Code under Title XX.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-4252 building-permits \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are permits and why do I need one?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/author\/jackandjill602\/\" title=\"Posts by Village of Odell\" rel=\"author\">Village of Odell<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2018-06-19T07:10:43-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-4252\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-4252\" href=\"#collapse-1-4252\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are permits and why do I need one?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-4252\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-4252\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><a>What are permits and why do I need one?<\/a>Permits are the way the Village of Odell regulates construction. The permit application review process and on-site inspections ensure that all construction in the Village is safe. The safety of the occupants of buildings is the primary reason for having construction codes. The Village of Odell has adopted the International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, State of Illinois Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code. There are also federal, state and local laws that govern construction.<\/p>\n<p>Obtaining the permit is just the first step toward completing your project. During this step, you may need to submit plans to the department, provide copies of your plat of survey showing proposed improvements, and the type of construction you will be doing. Please check the appropriate information above to help you through this process.<\/p>\n<p>Once plans are approved the permit is issued and you will be required to build the project according to the approved plans. If any changes are made to the plans, they must be approved by the Division before the work is performed.<\/p>\n<p>Obtaining a permit and passing inspections ensure that the work complies with applicable codes. If you plan to sell your home or building, the Division maintains a permit and inspection record for your property. Prospective buyers will be able to review the permit issuance and inspection records.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"calendar":[],"organizer":[],"venue":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4207"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4207"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4207\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4207"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"calendar","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/calendar?post=4207"},{"taxonomy":"organizer","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/organizer?post=4207"},{"taxonomy":"venue","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/odell-il.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venue?post=4207"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}