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1. Building and Construction

• Building materials must be stored entirely within the property where construction activity is taking place, and cannot be stored in the public right-of-way.
• Building materials cannot be stored on a property unless active construction is taking place.
• Depending on the nature of an improvement, a Building Permit may be required. Please contact the Community Development Department if you have any questions about what types of work require a Building Permit.
• Section 14-15-10 of the Village Code includes standards related to the management of project sites during the duration of construction.
• Construction is permitted during the following hours, with the exception of federal holidays, when construction activity is prohibited:

Monday through Friday: 7:00 am to 6:00 ppm
Saturday: 7:00 am to Noon
Sunday: Construction prohibited

2. Commercial Operations

• All commercial operations, including the storage of materials, must take place in an enclosed structure unless otherwise authorized by the Village through a Special Use permit or zoning variation.
• Advertising signs cannot be placed in the public right-of-way.

3. Garbage Collection

• Construction waste and electronics will not be collected/disposed of by the Village or Groot.
• Refuse stored outside of dwelling, garage, or utility building must be placed in a clean garbage container with a tight-fitting lid and stored in the rear or side yard of the prime dwelling structure.
• Containers may be placed at the curb in front of each dwelling according to the following schedule:
  • Containers may be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day prior to the scheduled Garbage Pickup.
  • Containers must be returned to the storage location by 8:00 a.m. on the day after collection.

4. Residential Property Maintenance

Short-term rentals (i.e. Air B n B, VRBO, etc.) are permitted, but property can only be rented as a short-term rental one time per calendar year. (Any stay less than 30 days is considered one short-term rental.)

• Personal belongings cannot be stored outside of a principal or accessory structure, or in a manner that causes a nuisance to other properties.
• Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles on residential property must be stored in an enclosed structure.
• Grass and weeds cannot exceed 6 inches in height.