Markham City Hall
16313 S. Kedzie Parkway

(Hon. Evans R. Miller Pkwy)
Markham, IL 60428

 

Phone: 708-331-4905
Fax: 708-331-8667

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Markham City Hall is

open for service:
Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

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VEHICLE PARKING GUIDELINES

 

 

 

In residential areas, all vehicles parked out-of-doors are required to be licensed and in running condition and must be parked on an all weather surface (566) (1184).

 

No Parking is permitted on residential streets between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. without appropriate permits.


Vehicles which are in a state of disrepair must be parked in a garage.

 

PARKING ON LAWNS IS PROHIBITED.

 

Overnight Parking permits DO NOT supersede the snowfall-parking ordinance. 

 

Parking is prohibited on both sides of ALL streets for a period of 24 hours during and /or following a snowfall of four inches or more.  (931)

 

Due to conditions beyond their control, some residents must park on the street to avoid other violations such as: driveway too short to accommodate two cars without blocking the walkway, homes built without driveways. 

 

Other conditions may warrant the issuance of an Overnight Parking permit. 

Residents must apply by completing application and provide:

 

1) Current vehicle registration card for the vehicle the permit is to be used.  (Vehicle must be owned and registered in the name of the homeowner or individual who lawfully resides at the address.)

 

2) Present valid driver’s license showing the address where the vehicle is registered and housed.

 
3) License plate number

 

One permit per residence can be issued.  (Special circumstances may require the issuance of more than one)

 

Replacement permits may be issued at a cost of $5.00 where permit has been damaged i.e. Windshield damage, etc.

 

Transfer of permit is allowed due to the purchase of a new vehicle and old vehicle was traded in.  More than fifty percent of the permit must be returned to complete a transfer. 

 

Partial permit display may render your permit invalid.  A partial permit is any permit that is 50% or less in tact, or the words “City of Markham”, or the permit number are incomplete or can not be read. 

 

Application must be returned to Office of the Markham City Clerk. 

 

Upon review and approval of the information provided, your permit will be issued within seven to ten business days from the application date. 

 

Information provided that can not be verified may cause a delay or denial in the issuance of a permit.

 

(SEE FORMS PAGE FOR APPLICATION)

 

 

 

 

 

THINGS YOU MUST KNOW

VEHICLE STICKERS - All vehicles registered, to an address, in the City of Markham (automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, etc.) must display a current city sticker/tag. Vehicle stickers and tags may be purchased for $25.00 at City Hall.  You must provide a copy of your vehicle registration.  The license year is December 1st to February 28th (February 29th in a leap year).  

 

March 1st the sticker doubles to $50.00 and April 1st the sticker triples to $75.00 and remains at that rate until the following December.

 

Residents, who purchase a new vehicle as a replacement vehicle, are required to obtain a transfer sticker. Transfer stickers are available for a fee of $1.00. You must bring the old sticker by attaching the sticker to a piece of paper.  Whether you replace a vehicle, purchase a vehicle for the first time, or purchase an additional vehicle you must obtain a sticker within ten days of the purchase date. Proof of purchase is required to avoid any late fees that might normally apply.

 

 

SNOWFALL PARKING

 

Parking is prohibited on both sides of all streets for a period of 24 hours during or following a snowfall of two inches or more. (931)

 


DRIVEWAYS

 

Driveways must be paved or have a topping of all –weather surface, such as cement or asphalt. Dirt and stone driveways are prohibited

 

 

YARDWASTE

 

Must be in Paper Bags no larger than 30 gal. And each bag must display a “yard waste sticker” and will be picked up on your regular garbage day. Stickers are $2.00 each and can be purchased at city hall. (ord. 01-O-1723). Leaf burning is prohibited.

 

 

LAWNCARE

 

All residents are required to mow their lawns and keep their yards free of trash and debris. (566)

 

 

BUSHES

 

Markham ordinances provides that residents who own corner lots must trim their bushes and trees to a MAXIMUM height of 3 feet so they do not obstruct traffic vision. Violation can cause the resident to be ticketed. (330)

 

HOUSE NUMBERS

 

Each residence and business is required to have the street address displayed in such a manner that it is visible from the street. (427)

 

CURFEW

 

Children under the age of 18 must be off the streets and out of unsupervised places of amusement, eating or entertainment unless supervised by a responsible adult, between the hours of:

10:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays
11:30 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays (807)

 

NOISE ORDINANCE

 

It shall be unlawful for a person to generate or to create a sound which can be heard more than seventy five (75) feet from the source of the sound. (1716)

 

SIGN ORDINANCE

 

Signs designating “FOR SALE”, “OPEN HOUSE” or “NEW HOME INSPECTION”, or similar signs are permitted in a residential area. For Sale sings are also permitted on commercial property. Ordinance 99-O-1674 AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REVOKING A PROVISION OF THE MARKAM ZONING CODE 156.276 (A) (5) “FOR SALE SIGNS”.

 

ANIMAL REGULATION

 

All dogs must be licensed and dog tags may be purchased for $15.00 at City Hall.   The license year is December 1st to February 28th (February 29th in a leap year).  March 1st the tag doubles to $30.00 and April 1st the tag triples to $45.00 and remains at that rate until the following December. A receipt confirming rabies vaccination must be presented at the time of purchase.

 

Dogs must be kept inside a fence chained or leashed at all times. It is unlawful to harbor any animal which disturbs the peace by loud noises at any time of the day or night.

 

No more than three dogs or cats may be kept within any one household. Farm animals are not allowed except on property of five acres or more.

All animals must be provided with proper food, drink, shelter and air. No animal may be chained or tied in such a manner that the animal cannot freely stand or move about. These ordinances will be enforced by the Markham Animal Control Officer. Any person violating these ordinances can and will be fined as much as $200.00 for each offense.

 

ANIMAL PICK UP

 

Anyone wishing to give up an animal may do so by calling the Markham Police Department’s non-emergency number at (708) 339-8877

 

STREET LIGHTS

Street lights add to the safety of all residential neighborhoods. To
report a damaged or burnt out street light, please contact City Hall at (708) 331-4905

 

VOTERS REGISTRATION

 

Citizens may register to vote at City Hall anytime during regular business hours. Two pieces of residential identification are required at the time of registration.

 

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