LITH SUMMER 2025 GUIDE - Catalog - Page 42
LITH PD INFORMATION
LITH PD INFORMATION
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RECREATIONAL BONFIRES
Summer is the season for outdoor fun, gatherings and recreational bonfires. We would like to
NO
PARKING
DURING
be sure
our residents
stay safe andSNOWFALL
keep each other safe while enjoying their summer
VILLAGE
OF
LAKE
IN THE
HILLS FIREWORKS ORDINANCE
recreation fires. The Village has an ordinance regarding open burning and recreational
bonfires
12. A weather,
bonfire is defined
a small outdoor
fire, such
a campfire,
As
we gounder
into chapter
the warmer
please as
remember,
fireworks
areas
not
only illegal in
conducted
as
an
ancillary
feature
of
a
social
event,
such
as
a
picnic
or
outdoor
gathering.
From
November
1 to Aprilof1,Lake
parking
vehicle
any has
street
right-of-way
line on
of any
street) at any time
Illinois,
the Village
in athe
Hillsonalso
a (any
Village
ordinance
fireworks.
of the day or night is prohibited when there is a forecast of snow with an accumulation of 1 inch or more,
or 43.06(D)
when snow
has alreadyNo
fallen
andshall
remains
on the street,
Chapter
41.03.
Fireworks:
person
sell,
for sale,
possess,
use or
or constructed
explode any fireplace,
illegal fireworks
If your recreational
bonfire
is enclosed
inoffer
a commercially
produced
as
defined
in
the
State
Fire
Marshal
Code.
In
addition,
consumer
displays
are
prohibited.
portable fire pit, chiminea, or patio hearth, you do not need a permit.
This
measure is
is found
essential
forinseveral
reasons:
If someone
to be
violation,
all illegal fireworks will be confiscated and violators will be
issued
a
fine
of
$500.
For any permit to be granted and valid during the bonfire or during any recreational bonfire,
1. Plowing Efficiency: Clear streets allow our public works snow plow drivers to quickly and
the following conditions must be met:
efficiently
snow,the
ensuring
our roads
passable.
State of remove
Illinois under
Pyrotechnic
Useare
Act,safe
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ILCS
35/2: Except where provided here within
the Act,
shall be
unlawful
forfrom
any person,
co-partnership, or corporation to knowingly
The it
allowed
burn
times are
5:00pm firm,
- 12:00am
2. Road
Safety:
Keeping
streets
clear
of
parked
vehicles
enhances
the safety
of all road
users, flame
possess, offer for sale, expose for sale, sell at retail, or use
or explode
any display
fireworks,
including
emergency
vehicles,
tow
trucks,
utility
vehicles,
school
buses,
and
residents
who
effects,
consumer
It is
a Class
Alogs:
misdemeanor
offense to or
break
thisyard
law.or need to
Theor
only
materialsfireworks.
that shall be
burned
are
no twigs/leaves/grass
similar
commute safely.
construction waste is ever allowed to be burned.
Why are fireworks illegal?
3. Safety of Your Vehicle: Snow-covered roads are potentially dangerous and can cause
All bonfires or recreational bonfires shall be attended by a responsible person 18 years or older.
unpredictable
roadway
conditions.
Help keepare
your
vehicle
safer
by keeping
it off the street until
the
One of the biggest
reasons
why fireworks
illegal
is the
prevalence
of firework-related
injuries
streets
are clear
and in a
condition
for that
drivers
in cause
your neighborhood
toare
navigate.
(especially
children),
inbetter
addition
the supply
fact
they
fires. Fireworks
awill
safety
concern not
A garden
hose connected
to a to
water
or other
fire extinguishing
equipment
be readily
just the
individuals
are
lighting
the fuse, but for the people around them and the houses in the
available
for usewho
in the
general
area.
We
urge our community
to please be proactive with moving their vehicles off the streets to ensure
neighborhood
too.
everyone's safety and convenience during the winter months. Your cooperation is vital in helping
The bonfire or recreational bonfire cannot be located within 30 feet of any structure.
Public
Works
maintain
clear
roads for all.
Other
reasons
to not
setand
offsafe
fireworks:
Adequate provisions also need to be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 30 feet of
For
more
information
snow
plowing and
control
click HERE.
Many
people
forgeton
about
individuals
whoice
may
be affected
by the sounds and/or lights fireworks
any
structure.
For
more information on where to report a snow plowing issue click HERE.
create.
There
are
many(permit
military
veterans
who
we need towithin
think about
all year around,
but especially
The
bonfire
needed)
shall
be maintained
a ring measuring
a maximum
of 3 feet induring
Thank
you for your
understanding
and
assistance
in keeping
our
community safe and accessible
the summer
months
when
people
want
to
have
loud
firework
celebrations.
diameter made of non-combustible materials to prevent the spread of the fire.
during the winter season.
Please
considerbonfire
differently
abledneeded)
children,
such
children with
autism.or
Fireworks,
especially
Thealso
recreational
(no permit
must
beascommercially
produced
constructed
Chapter 41.03 of municipal code explains No person shall allow any vehicle to be parked or remain standing on any
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or if they
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hearths
and used
as
directed
the
street orfireplaces,
right-of-way
linefire
any
street
of the Village
between
1 in any
calendar by
year
and April 1 in the
these
childrenyear
forduring
hours.
They
towhen
feel safe
their
homes. in excess of one inch, or so long
manufacturer’s
safety
instructions.
following
calendar
any
timehave
of thethe
dayright
or night
therein
shall
be snowfall
as there shall be snow remaining upon the aforesaid streets or right-of-way of said streets of one inch; and any person
having
left standing
a vehicle
onbonfire
any
or within the
right-of-way
ofat
any
of the
Village more
during pets
the
Weparked
also
consider
our pets
andstreet
our
neighbors'
According
tostreet
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Onlyshould
1orrecreational
bonfire
or
is permitted
atpets.
any one
time
any
given
location.
aforesaid
calendar
dates
and
prior
to
a
snowfall
of
one
inch
shall
be
required
to
remove
said
vehicle
immediately
upon
run away on the 4th of July than any other day of the year because of the sounds. The best way toa
snowfall of one inch. No person shall allow any vehicle to be parked or remain standing on any street or any right-ofreport fireworks is to call the LITH PD Non-Emergency Dispatch number at 847-658-5676 and give
way line of any street of the Village between November 1 in any calendar year and April 1 in the following calendar
the
dispatcher
the
most
accurate
location
youbepossibly
give.ofAn
address
is long
preferred
anbe
year
during
any time
of
the
day or
night
when
there shall
snowfall can
in excess
one
inch, or so
as thereor
shall
Fines/Fees
for
Violating
the
Ordinance:
intersection
if you
not know
theorspecific
location.
will
to thehaving
area as
fast as
snow
remaining upon
thedo
aforesaid
streets
right-of-way
of saidThis
streets
ofget
one the
inch;officers
and any person
parked
or
Any
person
who
violates
Section
12.08
shall
be
fined
not
less
than
$100.00
for
the
first
leftpossible.
standing
aYou
vehicle
on
any
street
or
within
the
right-of-way
of
any
street
of
the
Village
during
the
aforesaid
calendar
can remain anonymous.
offense.
The
for aofsecond
shall beto
not
less than
$300.00
and theupon
fine afor
a third
dates
and prior
to afine
snowfall
one inchoffense
shall be required
remove
said vehicle
immediately
snowfall
ofand
one
any
otherleft
subsequent
offenses
shalltobe
not less than $500.00.
inch.
Vehicles
on the roadway
are subject
fines.
Please do not report fireworks via Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or LITH Village website. This will
greatly delay an officer response as those are not 24/7 monitored systems.
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