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  2. Government

    1. Departments
      1. Building Permit & Inspections
        1. When a Building Permit is Required
        2. Express Building Permits
        3. Standard Building Permits
        4. Contractor Registration
        5. Inspections
          1. Fire Inspections
          2. Residential & Commercial Inspections
        6. Building Code Information
        7. Sign Permits
        8. Changes to Approved Plans & Contractors
        9. Pre-Submittal Meeting
        10. Contractors Registered in Palatine
        11. Building Permit FAQs
        12. Helpful Links & Publications
        13. Active Building Permits
        14. Elevator Program
        15. Green Building Resources
      2. Community Services
      3. Emergency Management
        1. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) (PDF)
        2. PEMA Special Teams
        3. Resources
        4. CERT Class
        5. Citizen Alert- Mass Notification
      4. Environmental Health Division
        1. Refuse & Recycling
          1. Complete Recycling Reference Guide (PDF)
          2. Holiday Refuse Collection Schedule
          3. Recycling Guidelines
            1. Acceptable Materials
            2. Appliances / White Goods
            3. Electronic Waste (E-Waste)
            4. Green Pages
            5. Household Chemical Waste
            6. Latex Paint
            7. Plastics
            8. SWANCC Community Programs
          4. Refuse, Yard Waste & Recycling Program
            1. Bulk Items
            2. Collection Schedule
            3. Construction / Remodeling Refuse
            4. Curbside Service
            5. Refuse Cart Rental Program
            6. Special Pick-Ups
            7. Unacceptable Materials
            8. Yard Waste
        2. Special Material Drop Off Programs
        3. Permit Applications
        4. Food Establishment Inspection Program
          1. Current Food Establishment Inspection Scores
          2. Fact Sheets
          3. Food Handler Training
          4. Food Safety Resources
          5. Food Safety Training Modules
          6. Food Service Permits
          7. Food Service Sanitation Manager Information
          8. IDPH Food Service Sanitation Code (PDF)
          9. Recall Information
          10. Allergen Awareness
        5. Spring Clean-Up Week
        6. West Nile Virus Facts & History
          1. Dead Bird Reporting, Collection & Testing
          2. Virus Prevention
        7. Blood Drives
      5. Finance Department
        1. Animal Licenses
        2. Downtown Commuter & Public Parking
          1. Commuter Parking Permit
        3. Financial Reports
        4. Operating Budgets
        5. Refuse & Recycling
        6. Tax Rates
        7. Utility Billing
          1. Additional Utility Charges
          2. High Usage Troubleshooting
          3. Sewer Service Rates
          4. Usage Restrictions
          5. Water Rates
        8. Vehicle Stickers
      6. Fire Department
        1. Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
        2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
          1. Ambulance Service Fee
        3. FD Freedom of Information Act Requests
        4. Fire Stations & Apparatus
          1. Station 81
          2. Station 82
          3. Station 83
          4. Station 84
          5. Station 85
        5. Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program
        6. Press Releases
        7. Public Education
          1. Block Parties
          2. CPR & First-Aid Classes
          3. Fire Extinguisher Training
          4. Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program
          5. Media Relations
          6. Open House
        8. Special Detail Teams
          1. Bike Medics
          2. Honor Guard
        9. Special Response Teams
          1. Fire Investigation Team
          2. Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Team
          3. Technical Rescue Team / Urban Search & Rescue
          4. Water Rescue Team
        10. Training Division
        11. Videos for Kids
          1. Introduction to School Talks
          2. Kindergarten Introduction Video
            1. Firefighter Gear Video
            2. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
          3. First Grade Introduction Video
            1. Feeling Doors for Heat Video
            2. Meeting Places Video
            3. Stay Low & Go Video
            4. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
          4. Second Grade Introduction Video
            1. Stay Low & Go Video
            2. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
            3. When & How to Call 911
          5. Third Grade Introduction Video
            1. Fire Behavior Video
            2. Fire Safety Plan Video
            3. Stay Low & Go Video
            4. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
            5. When & How to Call 911
          6. Fourth Grade Introduction Video
            1. Fire Safety Checklist Video
            2. Stay Low & Go Video
            3. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
            4. When & How to Call 911
          7. Fifth Grade Introduction Video
            1. Common Causes of Fire Video
            2. Feeling Doors for Heat Video
            3. Fire Behavior Video
            4. Fire Safety Plan Video
            5. First Aid Video
            6. Meeting Places Video
            7. Stay Low & Go Video
            8. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
            9. When & How to Call 911
          8. Sixth Grade Introduction Video
            1. Common Causes of Fire Video
            2. Feeling Doors for Heat Video
            3. Fire Safety Plan Video
            4. First Aid Video
            5. Stay Low & Go Video
            6. Stop, Drop & Roll Video
            7. When & How to Call 911
      7. Fire Prevention
        1. Knox Box Program
        2. Public Education
          1. Block Parties
          2. CPR & First-Aid Classes
          3. Fire Extinguisher Training
          4. Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program
          5. Media Relations
          6. Open House
        3. Fire Department
          1. Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
          2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
          3. FD Freedom of Information Act Requests
          4. Fire Stations & Apparatus
          5. Kids Life Jacket Loaner Program
          6. Press Releases
          7. Public Education
          8. Special Detail Teams
          9. Special Response Teams
          10. Training Division
          11. Videos for Kids
        4. Building Permits
          1. When a Building Permit is Required
          2. Express Building Permits
          3. Standard Building Permits
          4. Contractor Registration
          5. Inspections
          6. Building Code Information
          7. Sign Permits
          8. Changes to Approved Plans & Contractors
          9. Pre-Submittal Meeting
          10. Contractors Registered in Palatine
          11. Building Permit FAQs
          12. Helpful Links & Publications
          13. Active Building Permits
          14. Elevator Program
          15. Green Building Resources
        5. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
        6. Coffee & Codes
      8. Human Resources
        1. Employment Opportunities
      9. Information Technology
      10. Neighborhood Services Division
        1. Obtain a Rental License
        2. Rental Program Overview
        3. Rental Inspections
        4. Making Changes to Your License
        5. Information for Renters
        6. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
        7. Active Rental Listings
      11. Planning & Zoning Department
        1. Applications
          1. Application Process
            1. Application Submittal
            2. Concurrent Building Permit Review
            3. Processing of Application
          2. Preliminary & Final Planned Development
          3. Preliminary & Final Plat of Subdivision
          4. Rezoning Application
          5. Special Use Transfers
          6. Special Uses Application
          7. Variations
          8. Text Amendment
        2. Community Development Block Grant Program
          1. News & Events
          2. Public Infrastructure Projects
        3. Comprehensive Plan
          1. 1990 Comprehensive Plan Overview
          2. Final Comprehensive Plan
          3. Project Team & Documents
          4. What is a Comprehensive Plan?
        4. Downtown Transit Oriented Development Plan
        5. Online Zoning Map
        6. Plan Commission
        7. Planning FAQs
        8. Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
        9. Sign Regulations
          1. Prohibited Signs
          2. Useful Documents
        10. Subdivision Ordinance (PDF)
        11. Zoning Board of Appeals
        12. Zoning Districts
          1. Commercial Districts
          2. Residential Districts
          3. Zoning Reference Guide - Commercial
          4. Zoning Reference Guide - Residential
            1. Definitions
            2. General Rules
        13. Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
      12. Police Department
        1. Chief's Welcome
        2. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
        3. Crime Prevention
          1. Illinois Premise Alert Program
          2. Neighborhood Watch
            1. Neighborhood Watch Meetings
            2. Neighborhood President's Requirements
          3. Programs & Presentations
            1. Alarm Program
            2. Senior Safety
            3. Child Safety Seats
        4. Fundraising & Special Programs
          1. Coat Drive
          2. Holiday Helper
          3. Palatine Police & Fire Benevolent Association
          4. Summer Camp
          5. Toys for Tots
        5. History
          1. The Early Years
          2. The 20th Century
          3. The Modern Professional Era
        6. Liquor Compliance Temporary Seller / Server Course
        7. Patrol Division
          1. Animal Control
            1. Animal Ordinance - Regulations
              1. Cruelty to Animals (Section 5-2)
              2. Control of Animals (Section 5-6)
              3. Animal Bites (Section 5-7)
              4. Abatement (Section 5-9 & Section 5-23)
              5. Licensing Required (Section 5-36)
              6. Applications & Fees (Section 5-37 & Section 5-38)
              7. License Period (Section 5-39)
              8. Display Required (Section 5-40)
              9. Vaccination Required (Section 5-42)
              10. Guide Dogs Exempt (Section 5-43)
              11. Spaying & Neutering
            2. Coyote Encounters & Preventable Measures
          2. K-9 Unit
            1. K9 "Hondo"
            2. K9 "Puma"
            3. Retired Police K9 "Crow"
            4. Retired Police K9 "Elvis"
            5. Retired Police K9 "Iggy"
          3. Neighborhood Based Policing
          4. Peer Jury
          5. Police Beat
            1. Police Beat 8100
            2. Police Beat 8110
            3. Police Beat 8120
            4. Police Beat 8150
            5. Police Beat 8160
            6. Police Beat 8170
            7. Police Beat 8180
          6. Social Services Unit
          7. Traffic Enforcement
            1. Court Diversion Envelopes
            2. Bicycle Unit
            3. Overnight Parking
            4. Red Light Cameras
            5. Truck Enforcement
              1. Overweight / Oversized Vehicle Permit Form
              2. Safety Tips for Sharing the Road With Trucks
        8. Press Releases
        9. Records & Communications
          1. 911 Overview
          2. Forms & Applications
            1. Accident Reports
            2. Expungement & Sealing of Records
            3. Freedom of Information Requests
            4. Premise Alert Program Notification Form
            5. Solicitor Information & Permits
            6. Taxi Driver Information & Permits
        10. Red Light Enforcement Program
          1. Hearing Information
          2. Payment Information
          3. Violation Information
        11. Sex Offender Registry
        12. Traffic Accident Reports
        13. Citizen Police Academy
        14. Missing Minors
      13. Public Works
        1. Engineering Division
          1. Active Construction Updates
          2. IDOT Interactive Map
          3. Resurfacing Status Report (PDF)
          4. Standard Details
        2. Forestry Division
          1. 50/50 Tree Replacement Program
          2. Brush Collection
          3. Caring for Your New Parkway Tree
          4. Caring for Your Newly Seeded Parkway
          5. Parkway Tree Removal
          6. Wood Mulch Deliveries
        3. Sewer Division
          1. Basement Flooding
          2. Sewer Rehab (Slip Lining) Program
          3. Stormwater Pollution
        4. Streets Division
          1. 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Program
          2. Annual Street Resurfacing Program
          3. Hazardous Sidewalk Replacement Program
          4. Leaf Collection
            1. Collection Day Lookup
            2. Leaf Collection Guidelines
            3. Leaf Collection Map
            4. Additional Leaf Collection
          5. Snow Plowing Facts
            1. Stay Tuned
            2. Tips on Keeping Your Driveway Clear
            3. Snow Plowing Q & A
        5. Water Division
          1. JULIE (Call Before You Dig)
          2. Our Most Precious Natural Resource
            1. Signs of Trouble
            2. Sprinkling Restrictions
            3. Water Conservation Measures
            4. Water System Maintenance
            5. Water Treatment & Testing
          3. Water Confidence Report
          4. Previous Water Confidence Reports
          5. Water Quality
          6. Frozen Water Pipes
        6. Buildings & Grounds Division
      14. Village Clerk's Office
        1. Code of Ethics
        2. Code of Ordinances
        3. Council District Map (PDF)
        4. Election & Voter Information
          1. Political Sign Regulations
          2. Voter Registration Information
          3. Early Voting
        5. Farmer's Market
        6. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
          1. Fees
        7. Meeting Calendar
        8. Passport Services
        9. Sister Cities of Palatine
      15. Village Manager's Office
    2. Mayor & Village Council
      1. Mayor - Jim Schwantz
      2. District 1 - Tim Millar
      3. District 2 - Scott Lamerand
      4. District 3 - Doug Myslinski
      5. District 4 - Greg Solberg
      6. District 5 - Kollin Kozlowski
      7. District 6 - Brad Helms
      8. Clerk - Marg Duer
    3. Americans with Disabilities Act
      1. Grievance Procedure
    4. Lobbyist Registration
      1. About the Village Government
        1. Home Rule Authority
    5. Local Government
      1. Cook County Government
      2. Directory of Elected Officials
      3. Federal Government
      4. Other Government / Agencies
      5. Palatine Public Library District
      6. State of Illinois Government
      7. Township of Palatine
    6. Boards & Commissions
      1. Beautification Commission
      2. Fire & Police Commission
      3. Plan Commission
      4. Zoning Board of Appeals
    7. Village Information
      1. Financial Reports
      2. Freedom of Information Requests
      3. Annual Budgets
    8. Taxes & Fees
      1. Ambulance Service Fee
      2. Municipal Electric Use Tax
      3. Prepared Food & Beverage Tax
      4. Sewer Service Rates
      5. Tax Rates
        1. Sales Tax Rate
      6. Water Service Rates
    9. Village Contacts
    10. Agendas & Public Meetings
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Public Hearings
    11. Bids / RFP / RFQ
    12. Park Districts
    13. School Districts
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  3. Services

    1. Active Construction Updates
    2. Citizen Request System
    3. Downtown Commuter & Public Parking
    4. PalatinE-Newsletter
    5. Emergency Mass Notification System
    6. Employment Opportunities
    7. Leaf Collection
    8. Passport Services
    9. Permits & Licensing
      1. Animal Tags
      2. Bicycle Registration
      3. Block Party Permit
      4. Building Permits & Inspections
      5. Home-Based Business
      6. Outdoor Sound Permit
      7. Rental Properties
      8. Special Event Applications
      9. Vehicle Stickers
    10. Property Information Lookup
    11. Refuse & Recycling
    12. Special Events Liquor Server
    13. Utility Payments
    14. Water & Sewer Billing
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business Associations
      1. Downtown Palatine Business Association
      2. Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce
    3. Economic Development
      1. Northwest Highway Development
      2. Opening a New Business in Palatine
      3. Palatine's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
    4. Green Building Resources
    5. Interactive Zoning Map
    6. Permits & Licensing
      1. Building Permits
      2. Business & Home Occupation Licensing in Palatine
      3. Business License Applications
      4. Business License Fees (PDF)
      5. Business License Type
      6. Contractor Registration
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
      8. Liquor Licensing
        1. Alcoholic Beverage Seller & Server Registration
      9. Rental Property Licensing
    7. Property Information Look-Up
    8. Special Events Liquor Server
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  5. Residents

    1. About the Village
    2. Village Newsletter
    3. Community Events
      1. Palatine TV Slide Request Form
      2. Village / Rotary Community Sign Message Request
      3. Downtown Palatine Street Fest
      4. Event Calendar
      5. Event Calendar Request
      6. Farmers' Market
      7. Hometown Fest
      8. Hometown Pride Awards
      9. Permit Applications
        1. Block Party Permit
        2. Sound Permit Application
        3. Special Event Applications
    4. Community News
    5. PalatinE-Newsletter Sign Up
    6. Election & Voter Information
    7. Flood Prevention
      1. Basement Flooding
        1. Heavy Rainfall
        2. Low Foundation
        3. Tree Roots
      2. Drainage Maintenance
      3. Flood Control Program
      4. Flood Insurance
      5. Flood Protection
      6. Flood Safety
      7. Local Flood Hazard Areas
      8. Maps of the Local Flood Hazard Area
      9. Permits Requirements
      10. Plumbing & Sewer System Upgrades
      11. Rain Gardens
        1. Developing Species List
      12. Residential Flood Assistance Programs
      13. Selecting a Sewer Contractor
      14. Sewer Maintenance & Repairs
    8. Flu Information
    9. History
    10. Library District
    11. Maps
    12. New Residents
    13. Nurses Lending Closet
    14. Park Districts
      1. Palatine Park District
      2. Salt Creek Rural Park District
    15. Photo Gallery
    16. Recreation Activities
      1. Bicycling in Palatine
      2. Forest Preserve District
      3. Palatine Hills Golf Course
      4. Twin Lakes Golf Course
    17. School Districts
      1. Community Consolidated School District 15
      2. Harper College
      3. Township High School District 211
    18. Village Facility Flag Display Policy
    19. Village Videos
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Animal Licenses
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Flood Assistance Programs
      6. Passports
      7. Special Event Licenses & Permits
      8. Vehicle Stickers
    2. Contact
      1. Elected Officials
      2. Village Staff
    3. Find
      1. Community Zoning Designations
      2. Council Districts (PDF)
      3. Local Businesses
      4. Local Flood Hazard Areas
      5. More Community Maps
      6. Travel Conditions
    4. Online Payments
      1. Animal Licenses
      2. Vehicle Stickers
      3. Utility Bills
      4. Commuter Parking Permit
    5. Pay For
      1. Parking Tickets
    6. Register
      1. Alcoholic Beverage Seller/Server
      2. Bicycle
      3. Certified Contractor
      4. Vote in Elections
    7. Request
      1. Community Calendar Item
      2. Overnight Parking Permission
      3. Public Records
      4. Slide on Palatine TV
      5. Village/Rotary Community Sign Message
      6. Village Services
    8. Sign Up For
      1. Curbside Refuse & Recycling Service
      2. Emergency Mass Notifications
      3. Village Notifications
    9. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Budgets
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Comprehensive Plan
      5. Financial Reports
      6. Village Newsletters
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