During the coming months Lake Zurich residents can expect to see an increase in the number of door-to-door sales people.  The Village cannot prohibit solicitors but does require solicitors to register with the Police Department for identity verification prior to selling goods or services.

  

All solicitors must follow these Village rules:

• Solicitation may not occur between 9:00 pm and 9:00 am.

 

To report a violation of these Village rules, please call the Police Department at 847-438-2349.

  

  

The Lake Zurich Dispatch Center has sought to expand its client base in an effort to provide more efficient services.  Recently, the Village of Wauconda has decided to close its dispatch center and approached the Village of Lake Zurich inquiring if Lake Zurich would be able to accommodate its public safety dispatch needs.

  

Wauconda currently provides dispatch services for the Wauconda Police Department, Wauconda Fire District, and Lakemoor Police Department.

  

Analysis has determined that Lake Zurich can accommodate the increased activity with minimal expansion of staff.  The Village intends to add one dispatcher to its team in the near future.

  

Under the new dispatch agreements, Wauconda and Lake Zurich will share a radio frequency, which has sufficient bandwidth capacity.  This will also streamline agency interoperability, which is a goal of regional consolidation.

Lake Zurich already dispatches for Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Island Lake, and the Lake Zurich Fire Protection District (combined population of over 41,000). 

  

The Lake Zurich Village Board is continuing to implement a Five Year Strategic Plan, and regional dispatch is a key component of this.  The Village will be able to obtain a higher degree of financial and service sustainability while maintaining the high level of emergency dispatch service that Lake Zurich has enjoyed for many years. 

  

 

The Ancient Oaks Foundation needs your help!  The conservation group is continuing to clear brush at Kuechmann Park on the north side of the lake at 626 North Old Rand Road.

The Foundation's next habitat restoration workday is on Saturday, April 2, from 9:00 am to noon (although you may come for any length of time).

This is a perfect chance for mom and dad to bring their kids for some outside exercise. 

Please bring loppers or handsaws if you have them, and join us for a Saturday morning of great exercise, fresh hair, and habitat restoration.

Check out AncientOaksFoundation.com.

 

 

  

Effective May 1, 2016, the Lake Zurich water/sewer rate is being adjusted slightly upwards, via an Ordinance that was approved one year ago in April 2015.

  

The new combined rate per 1,000 gallons will increase 50 cents, for a total of $14.39 per 1,000 gallons.

It is considered best practice in local government to slowly and incrementally adjust water/sewer rates each year instead of large increases once every few years. 

The revenues for Lake Zurich's Water and Sewer Fund are insufficient to support the expenses associated with operating a public water supply.  The Village makes every effort to keep operational costs down, though the repair and replacement of aging infrastructure and the cost of compliance with new regulations necessitates rate adjustments.

The Village does offer a senior citizen/disabled individual discount on water/sewer bills for qualified customers.  Please contact Village Hall at 847-438-5141 for more details. 

More water and sewer rates information... 

  

• No vehicle may be parked on the front lawn or obstructing a public sidewalk.  Boats, RV's, and trailers may have restrictions on where they may be parked depending on their size.  Contact Community Services for details.

• All vehicles shall be operable.

• All pools over two feet in height are required to obtain a building permit and install a proper safety barrier.

• Display address numbers using a color contrasting with its background, a minimum of four inches high.

• Keep trim and wall exteriors free from paint and rotting wood. 

• Maintain handrail and guard rails

• Outdoor storage is not allowed, including construction materials, yard tools, etc.

• Maintain yard free from litter/debris.  Clean animal waste regularly. 

Please remember that building permits are required for home improvement projects such as roof and siding, patios, decks, driveways, interior renovations, and other projects.  Learn more about Lake Zurich permits and inspections...