PARKING TICKETS:
If you wish to contest a parking ticket, a court date is on the ticket. Hearings are held on the second Saturday of the month at the Palos Hills City Hall, 10335 S Roberts Rd. Do not call the police station to contest a citation.  You must either pay the ticket or go to court.

ORDINANCE VIOLATIONS

BURNING:
There is no burning of any kind allowed.
Ordinance: Chapter 8:32.010

CONSTRUCTION:
No construction is permitted before 7:30 A. M. or after dark, unless a special permit has been issued by the building inspector.
Ordinance: Chapter 9:20.010 § J

CURFEW:
It is unlawful and a violation of this chapter for a person less than 17 years of age to be present at or upon any public assembly, building, place, street or highway at the following times unless accompanied and supervised by a parent, legal guardian or other responsible companion at least 18 years of age approved by a parent or legal guardian or unless engaged in a business or occupation which the laws of this state authorize a person less than 17 years of age to perform:
1.   Between 11:30 p.m. Friday and 6:00 a.m. the following day;
2.   Between 11:30 p.m. Saturday and 6:00 a.m. the following day; and
3.   Between 10:30 p.m. on Sunday to Thursday, inclusive, and 6:00 a.m. the following day.
(Ord. 635 § 1, 1978; Ord. No. 2008-15, § 1, 11-20-2008)

FIREWORKS:
No fireworks of any kind are allowed.
Ordinance: Chapter 8:36

VEHICLE LOCKOUTS:
The Police Department will only respond to lockouts if there is a child or animal locked in the vehicle or if the vehicle is running. For all other situations, a lock smith is recommended.

PARKING:
There is no parking on any city street between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M., or after a 1" snowfall. If there are special circumstances (driveway seal coating, etc.) permission to park on the street can be obtained from the police department desk. These parking restrictions do not apply to private property, such as condominium complexes.
Ordinance: Chapter 10:08.040 (No Parking Between 2:00am - 6:00am)
Ordinance: Chapter 10:08.030 (No Parking After 1 Inch Snowfall)

LAWN WATERING:
No water derived from the city water works may be used for watering of lawns from May 15-September 15 during the hours of 7:00-11:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. - 11:00 P.M.Watering only on an odd/even basis with the last digit of the address being tied to the odd/even calendar days of the week. The public works commissioner has the discretion to allow exceptions to this ordinance.
Ordinance: Chapter 13:16.010

VACATION HOUSE WATCH:
When you will be away from your house for any length of time, call the Police Department and request a vacation watch placed on your home. Please let us know the date & time you will leave, if lights will be left on a timer, if anyone will be stopping by your house (we need their name, phone number, and vehicle information), the name and phone number of someone we can contact if need be, and any other information you feel we may need. Please call us upon your return so the watch can be canceled.

TOWED VEHICLES:
Vehicles towed by the Police Department are towed to a private yard. You must come to the department with proof of ownership and insurance to get a release for the vehicle.

BICYCLE REGISTRATION:
To register a bicycle, come to the Police Department and you will be given a registration form to fill out. When you turn in the form you will be given a sticker with a number on it, which is to be placed underneath a bar on the bicycle. If your bike is lost or stolen and someone turns it in, we will know who the owner is and notify you.

EMERGENCY ID BRACELET PROGRAM:
Forms for this program can be obtained at the City Hall from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. When they are filled out completely the Human Resources Department gives them to the Police Department, where they are kept in a book by number for information if they are ever needed.

CHILD CARE SEAT PROGRAM:
Information forthcoming.

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