Rules and Regulations

This is a summary of various Village Rules and Regulations that may affect Village residents. Regulations may be added or modified after this writing. If you are not sure if there is a Village regulation regarding something of interest to you, please call the Village Clerk's Office at 847-883-8600.

Animals
Pets do not have to be registered in the Village.

Bicycles
The Village does not mandate the licensing of bicycles within the Village, however, bike licenses are available on a voluntary basis at no cost from the Police Department. Contact the Records Section at 847-883-9900 for more information.

Curfew
Applicable to any person under 17 years of age. It is enforced between 12:01am and 6:00am Saturday and Sunday, and on Sunday through Thursday between 11:00pm and 6:00am the following day.

Inoperable Motor Vehicles
The Village of Lincolnshire does not allow inoperable motor vehicles to be parked outside of an enclosed building, on either public or private property as they are considered a nuisance by the Village. According to Village Code, Section 10-9-1, the definition of an inoperable vehicle is a "motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven (7) days, the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own power." If such a vehicle is currently on your property, please take steps to have it removed or repaired to working order. This Code was established in order to maintain a neat and orderly appearance of our neighborhoods.

Outside Water Use
If your address ends in an even number (0 2,4, 6, 8), then you may use outside water on calendar days which are even. Similarly, if your address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), you may use outside water on calendar days which are odd. This includes automatic sprinkling systems and washing of vehicles.

Parking
Prohibited on all Village streets between the hours of 2:00am and 6:00am and after one inch of snowfall. In some cases, special permission may be granted by the Police Department. Call for more information.

Park Hours
North Park - 6:00am to 11:00pm
All Other Parks - 6:00am to 10:00pm unless permission granted to stay open later.

Peddlers
The Village has specific rules regarding peddlers and solicitors in the Village. Please contact the Police Department for more information.

Pets
Not allowed in Lincolnshire parks. It is unlawful to keep in excess of three dogs or three cats or any combination of such animals in excess of a total of three upon any residential lot within the Village. It is unlawful to allow a cat or dog to run at large. Contact the Village for the definition of cats and dogs running at large because they are different.

Recreational Vehicles
Outdoor parking of recreational vehicles, including but not limited to boats, trailers, snowmobiles, campers, house trailers, motor homes or commercial trucks is prohibited in residential zoned districts with some exceptions. Call the Police Department for more information.

Signs
Strictly regulated through the Village. Real estate and garage sale signs do not require a permit but must comply with specific requirements. Contact the Department of Community Development for more information.

Snowmobiles
Prohibited in any public street, right of way, park or other public place in Lincolnshire.

Speed Limit
20 MPH in residential areas unless otherwise posted.

Tobacco
Persons under the age of eighteen years old are prohibited from possessing tobacco or accessories.

Swim Tags
Required to swim at Spring Lake Park Beach. Call the Village Hall for more information.

Vandalism
Parents are held financially responsible for the vandalism committed by their minor children in Lincolnshire.

Vehicles
Vehicle stickers are not required in the Village.