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Where are Village of Skokie buildings located?
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday From the north: I-94/Route 41 (Edens Expressway) south to Dempster Street East. Turn right (south) on Gross Point Road. Turn left (east) on Oakton Street and proceed to Village Hall (approximately one-half mile). Police Department From the north: I-94/Route 41 (Edens Expressway) south to Dempster Street east. Turn right on Gross Point Road. Turn left at first light, which is Laramie. Proceed on Laramie for approximately ½ mile. Police Department is on the southwest corner of Laramie and Main Street. Public Works Department From the north: I-94/Route 41 (Edens Expressway) south to Dempster Street east. Turn left at Gross Point Road and proceed approximately ½ mile to Public Works building on west side of the street. Alternate route: Skokie Boulevard south to Gross Point Road. Turn right on Gross Point Road and proceed approximately ½ mile to Public Works building on west side of the street. Fire Station #16 (Headquarters) From the north: I-94/Route 41 (Edens Expressway) south to Touhy Avenue west. Turn right at Niles Center/Carpenter Road and proceed approximately ½ mile to Fire Station on west side of street. Alternate route: Niles Center Road south to Fire Station on the northwest corner of Fargo Avenue and Niles Center Road.
Where is the Illinois EPA Vehicle Emissions Testing Station? 3555 West Jarvis From the north: Crawford Avenue south to Howard; turn left on Howard and proceed to Hamlin. Turn right on Hamlin. Proceed to Jarvis; turn left and proceed to station on south side of the street. What are the directions to the Circuit Court of Cook County, Second District? 5600 Old Orchard Road From the north: Edens expressway to Old Orchard Road. Turn right or west to courthouse. What are the snow parking regulations? The Alternate Side Parking Program is in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week, after any snowfall of 2" inches or more. The program stays in effect for at least two days. To check if program is in effect call 847/675-SNOW (7669) After a 2" snowfall: On even days of the month (January 2nd, 4th, 6th, etc.) all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with even-numbered addresses. On odd days of the month (January 1st, 3rd, 5th, etc.) all vehicles must be moved to the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses. Residents will be informed that the program is in effect by an “alert” warning siren that will sound at the start of the alternate side parking. The siren will sound again at 6:00 p.m., after which residents may move their vehicles to the opposite side of the street. Cable television subscribers will be alerted to the start of the alternate side parking plan through the Village emergency override system at 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Do I need a Garage Sale Permit? Garage sales must have a Village permit. Residents are allowed to hold one garage sale per calendar year, not to exceed three consecutive days. Items sold must be limited to household goods/furnishings used in the same dwelling where the garage sale is being held or in multiple dwelling units on the same block (block garage sale). No signage allowed except on property where the garage sale is being held. Goods may be displayed or offered for sale at a garage sale in any portion of the front yard, including the driveway. However, no good shall be displayed on any public right away. What are the Village parking regulations? Pick-Up Truck Parking Skokie Traffic Code states that no person shall stand or park any truck, tractor, etc., on any residential street for a longer period than is necessary for expeditious loading or unloading of such vehicle. The Code further states that vehicles produced for residential needs but that receive the B Plate Classification from the Illinois Secretary of State, defining it as a truck, are prohibited from parking on residential streets. The Secretary of State’s Office gives B Plate Classification to vehicles (trucks) with a Gross Weight of 8000 lbs. and less, regardless of whether the vehicle is used for commercial or private (residential) purposes. For further information contact the Engineering Department. Vehicle parking on private property in residential districts is also regulated. The Village’s Zoning Ordinance allows parking cars, motorcycles and stock model vans on private property in residential districts. No other types of vehicles may be parked on private property unless kept in a completely enclosed garage. Residents may request a variance to this regulation from the Zoning Board of Appeals. For more information contact the Community Development Department. |
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