Property Maintenance Program in Lincolnshire

The mission of the property maintenance program in the Village is to maintain and improve the overall living environment of the residential and commercial areas in the community. This not only includes keeping the Village esthetically pleasing but also safe from code violations that may affect the welfare and safety of our residents. In order to achieve this goal, the Village has implemented the International Property Maintenance Code in conjunction with the Village of Lincolnshire’s Ordinances. The point of the program is to maintain the high quality of life expected by the Village’s residents.

The majority of property maintenance violations received by the Village actually come from residents themselves. There is a very specific process that is followed to ensure that a complaint is taken care of from beginning to end.

1. Once a complaint is received, a visual inspection is performed. If a violation is observed, a Notice of Violation letter is sent by U.S. mail. A specific time frame is given to remedy the violation.

2. Following the deadline provided, a visual re-inspection is performed. If the violation has been remedied, the file is closed. If the violation still exists, a second letter is sent with a shorter deadline to come into compliance, usually one week. This letter is always sent by certified mail.

3. Should the second deadline expire without compliance, a final site inspection occurs. If it is determined that the issue has not been remedied to Code, a "Notice to Appear" ticket will be issued. The resident will then be required to appear in court for a hearing.

The most common property maintenance concerns that the Village usually deals with are high grass complaints, noncompliant accessory structures, outside storage, refuse can location and illegal signage (residential and commercial).

The Village’s main goal is not to issue tickets or fines, but to achieve compliance with the Code. The Village Staff is more than happy to work with our residents to rectify any property maintenance concerns they may have, in fact we encourage it. This program can only be successful with your help and diligence. While daily general inspections of the neighborhoods are conducted, it is not possible for the Village to be aware of all the property maintenance concerns in the community. We are asking that if you are aware of any property maintenance issues, or if you have any questions about possible violations in your area, that you please feel free to contact the Code Enforcement Inspector, Nicole Koleno at 847.913.2317 and she will be happy to answer any of your questions or concerns.

The Village of Lincolnshire is a great place to live because of all the hard work and pride the residents have in their community. Let’s work together to keep Lincolnshire a beautiful place we can call home.