Building & Zoning Department

• 2015 Intl. Building Code
• 2015 Intl. Residential Code
• 2015 Intl. Fire Code
• 2015 Intl. Property Maintenance Code
• 2015 Intl. Fuel Gas Code
• 2015 Intl. Electric Code
• 2011 National Electric Code
• Illinois State Plumbing Code (Latest Edition)
• Illinois Accessibilty Code (Latest Edition)
• Illinois Mandated Energy Conservation Code (Latest Edition)

State law requires anyone planning an outdoor project that requires digging, regarless of the depth or the size of the outdoor project should call JULIE.

JULIE – 1-800-892-0123

JULIE’s tips for outdoor digging projects include:

1. Call JULIE before you dig;
2. Wait the required amount of time (two working days);
3. Respect the marks; and
4. Dig with care.

The home imporvement projects listed below would increase the value of your home; therefore your taxes would increase. However, the State of Illinois gives you a 4 year tax exemption for home improvements, plus taxes are billed a year in arear. So you will not see an increase in your tax bill until 6 years AFTER you complete your project.

• Additions
• Finished Basement
• Attached Deck
• Gazebo
• Finishing Bonus Room
• Garage
• Concrete Patio
• In-ground Pool

Please call our tax assessor’s office for a tax exemption form: 815-468-3996.

Tax Assessor’s Office Hours M – W – Th 9:00 – 12:00

No pouring of driveways or public walks between November 1 and April 1, unless approved by the Building Director

With respect to residential real estate mortgages

~NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE~

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1503 foreclosure notices shall be sent to the following address:

Village of Manteno
Darla Hurley, Deputy Village Clerk
98 East Third Street
Manteno, IL 60950

Trees are prohibited from being planted in the parkway (area between street and sidewalk).

VILLAGE OF MANTENO

YARD SIGN POLICY

PURPOSE:  To establish a policy that sets forth the guidelines that will  provide for and promote the use of signs in the village which are safe, aesthetically pleasing, compatible with their surroundings and legible in the residential neighborhoods. It is also the intent of this policy to preserve the noncommercial character of residential neighborhoods while attempting to avoid distractions that may increase traffic accidents by distracting driver attention from the roadway. Lastly, to establish a process by which certain civic groups (see list of permitted organizations) can temporarily erect signs that serve to call attention to those organizations and sponsored events.

PERMITTED GROUPS: Organizations and Groups permitted by this policy are as follows

• Charitable Organizations (i.e. American Cancer Society, American Heart Assoc.)
• Youth Organizations (i.e. Athletic, educational and other supervised type Org.)
• Educational Institutions (Public and private)
• Churches and other Religious Affiliated Groups
• Civic Groups and Organizations (i.e. Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, Lions Clubs, Knights of Columbus etc.)
• Community Sponsored or approved events (i.e. Cruise night, Movies in the Park, Concerts in the Park, Sportsman’s Club Fire Works, Farmer’s Market, Ride For Life, Relay for Life)

ALLOWED POSTING: Posting of signs may only occur on Private Property and with the land owner’s permission (no Public Properties or Right of Ways).

PERMIT REQUIRED:  No permit will be necessary for those Groups and Organizations Listed:

PERIOD TIME ALLOWED: According to the existing Sign Ordinance Chapter 13, Section 9-13-13(C-5), signs may be erected for up to 60 days.

NUMBER OF SIGNS: According to the existing Sign Ordinance Chapter 13, Section 9-13-13 (B-1), no more than one sign per lot, except that on a corner lot two (2) signs will be permitted provided they face different streets.

SIZE OF SIGNS: According to the existing Sign Ordinance Chapter 13, Section 9-13-13 (C-2) signs shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area. Section (C-1) signs must not be higher than five (5’) above the ground.

ILLUMINATION: According to the existing Sign Ordinance Chapter 13, Section 9-13-13 (C-4), signs shall not be illuminated.

QUALITY OF SIGN: According to the existing Sign Ordinance Chapter 13, Section 9-13-10

(B) All lettering must be composed through the use of computer generation or stencil.

(C) No signs shall be permitted that show wood in its natural exposed condition.

(D) Spray paint may not be used on any signs.

Resolution 11-05 – adopted July 5, 2011

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