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Burning Ordinance Summary

1. No burning of garbage, rubbish, or any material that emits an offensive odor when burned. 

2. Limited amounts of yard waste (small quantities of dried branches, leaves, weeds, dry grass), when the material is dry and does not create an offensive odor, nuisance, or fire hazard due to winds, is permitted.

3. Burning cannot be within 20 feet of a structure such as a residence or garage. 

4. Burn barrels, fine wire mesh or concrete brick enclosures, or structures that could be used to burn garbage, rubbish, or combustible material are forbidden.

5. Burning must be out by 4:00 P.M. Cannot be left smoldering and must be fully extinguished. Burning must be supervised by a competent person and always tended to.

6. Recreational fires- Recreational fires are permitted as long as garbage or rubbish is not being burned, the fire is contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill, or barbeque pit and has a total area of three (3) feet or less in diameter and two (2) feet or less. 

Burning Hours 

  • April 1 through May 31 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM 
  • September 1 through November 30 from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM 
  • No burning on days Hall High School has a home football game

Water Meter Replacement

The city is in the process of changing out all water meters to updated auto read meters. Please call City Hall at 815.664.4221 between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment to install your new meter. Please make sure inside water meter is accessible.

Warning Sirens

FIRE: High/Low tone that lasts for approximately 45 seconds or 6 cycles.

WEATHER ALERT : Continuous cycle –

3 mins. or longer

(Note: There is no all clear siren rung after a tornado.)

Siren’s are located in Webster Park, City Park, Baltikuski Park and by JFK School.

Notice of ADA Coordinator

ADA Coordinator for Programs/Services

Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Illinois Human Rights Act, the City of Spring Valley does not discriminate in employment, programs or services on the basis of disability. The City complies with provisions of the ADA requiring that all programs, services and activities are readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. The grievance procedures are available from the Spring Valley City Clerk. They include the requirement for any grievance or complaint be filed in writing with the clerk 7 or more days prior to hearing and that the hearing will be held before the Spring Valley City Council.

The City of Spring Valley is an equal opportunity provider and employee.

Property Owners’ Sidewalk Construction Reimbursement Program

It is the intention of the City of Spring Valley to encourage the construction, replacement and maintenance of sidewalks through the City of Spring Valley.  This can best be accomplished with a joint effort between the city and the property owner working together.

For more information or an emergency replacement, please contact the City Clerk’s Office: 815.664.4221 or the Building Inspector: 815.664.2785.

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Rental Property Notice

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

New Ordinance requires all rental property owners in the City of Spring Valley 

to register their properties.

Contact the City Clerk’s Office for more information. 

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