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  2. Government

    1. Village of Palatine
      1. 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
      2. 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
          6. Building Code Information
          7. Sign Permits
          8. Changes to Approved Plans & Contractors
          9. Pre-Submittal Meeting
          10. Building Permit FAQs
          11. Helpful Links & Publications
          12. Active Building Permits
          13. Elevator Program
          14. Green Building Resources
        2. Community Development Department
          1. Building Permit & Inspections
          2. Environmental Health
          3. Neighborhood Services
          4. Planning & Zoning
        3. Emergency Management
          1. Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) (PDF)
          2. Resources
          3. Citizen Alert- Mass Notification
          4. FEMA ICS Classes
          5. Outdoor Warning Siren
          6. Cooling & Warming Centers
          7. 211 Metro Chicago
        4. Environmental Health
          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. Special Pick-Ups
              6. Unacceptable Materials
              7. Yard Waste
            5. Textile Recycling
          2. Special Material Drop Off Programs
          3. Permit Applications
          4. Food Establishment Inspection Program
            1. Food Establishment Inspection Results
            2. Food Handler Training
            3. Food Safety Signage
            4. Food Establishment Permits
            5. Certified Food Protection Manager
            6. Recalls
            7. Allergen Awareness
            8. Employee Health Procedures
          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. Downtown Commuter & Public Parking
            1. Commuter Parking Permit
          2. Financial Reports
          3. Operating Budgets
          4. Refuse & Recycling
          5. Tax Rates
          6. Utility Billing
            1. Additional Utility Charges
            2. High Usage Troubleshooting
            3. Sewer Service Rates
            4. Usage Restrictions
            5. Water Rates
          7. Vehicle Stickers
        6. Fire Department
          1. Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
          2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
            1. Ambulance Service Fee
            2. Emergency Response 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
            7. Whats Trending in Fire Safety
            8. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
            9. Smoke Alarm Program
          8. Special Detail Teams
            1. 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
          12. What's Trending in Fire Safety
          13. Apply to Become a Firefighter
        7. Fire Prevention
          1. Recreational Fire Pits & Bonfires
          2. Knox Box Program
          3. 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
            7. Whats Trending in Fire Safety
            8. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
            9. Smoke Alarm Program
          4. 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
            12. What's Trending in Fire Safety
            13. Apply to Become a Firefighter
          5. 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. Building Permit FAQs
            11. Helpful Links & Publications
            12. Active Building Permits
            13. Elevator Program
            14. Green Building Resources
          6. Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance
          7. What's Trending in Fire Safety
        8. Human Resources Department
          1. Employment Opportunities
        9. Information Technology
        10. Neighborhood Services
          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
        11. Planning & Zoning
          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
            9. Additional Forms
          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. Temporary 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)
          14. Garage Sales
        12. Police Department
          1. Chief's Welcome
          2. Animal Registration
          3. Lateral Police Officer Opportunity
          4. Crime Free Multi-Housing Program
          5. 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
          6. Fundraising & Special Programs
            1. Coat Drive
            2. Holiday Helper
            3. Palatine Police & Fire Benevolent Association
            4. Summer Camp
            5. Toys for Tots
          7. History
            1. The Early Years
            2. The 20th Century
            3. The Modern Professional Era
          8. Liquor Compliance Temporary Seller / Server Course
          9. 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 "Jax"
              3. Retired Police K9 "Crow"
              4. Retired Police K9 "Elvis"
              5. Retired Police K9 "Iggy"
              6. Retired Police K9 "Puma"
            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
          10. Press Releases
          11. Records & Communications
            1. 911 Overview
            2. Forms & Applications
              1. Accident Reports
              2. Contest Violation By Mail
              3. Expungement & Sealing of Records
              4. Freedom of Information Requests
              5. Premise Alert Program Notification Form
              6. Solicitor Information & Permits
              7. Taxi Driver Information & Permits
              8. U-Visa / T-Visa
            3. Blotter
          12. Red Light Enforcement Program
            1. Hearing Information
            2. Payment Information
            3. Violation Information
          13. Sex Offender Registry
          14. Traffic Accident Reports
          15. Citizen Police Academy
          16. Missing Minors
          17. Community Camera Partnership
          18. SafeEncounter
        13. Public Works Department
          1. Engineering Division
            1. IDOT Interactive Map
            2. Resurfacing Status Report (PDF)
            3. Standard Details
            4. Palatine Road Improvements
          2. Forestry Division
            1. 50/50 Tree Planting Program
            2. Brush Collection
            3. New Parkway Tree
            4. Care for Restored 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
              1. Sidewalk Replacement Map (PDF)
            2. Annual Street Resurfacing Program
            3. Sidewalk Replacement Program
            4. Leaf Collection
              1. Collection Day Lookup
              2. Leaf Collection Guidelines
              3. Leaf Collection Map
            5. Snow Plowing Facts
              1. Stay Tuned
              2. Tips on Keeping Your Driveway Clear
              3. Snow Plowing Q & A
              4. Liquid Deicing Chemicals
          5. Water Division
            1. Lead Service Line Replacement
              1. How to Check for Lead or Galvanized Steel Water Services
              2. Lead Water Service Inventory
            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 Quality
            4. Water Confidence Report
            5. Previous Water Confidence Reports
            6. Frozen Water Pipes
            7. JULIE (Call Before You Dig)
          6. Facilities Division
        14. Village Clerk's Office
          1. Code of Ethics
          2. Code of Ordinances
          3. Council District Map (PDF)
          4. Election 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
          10. Fee Schedule
        15. Village Manager's Office
      3. Staff Directory
      4. Agendas & Minutes
      5. Public Hearings
      6. Boards & Commissions
        1. Beautification Commission
        2. Fire & Police Commission
        3. Plan Commission
        4. Zoning Board of Appeals
      7. Financial Reports
      8. Annual Budgets
      9. 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
      10. Bids / RFP / RFQ
      11. Code of Ordinances
      12. About the Village
        1. Historic Palatine
    2. Other Government Entities
      1. Palatine Library
      2. Park Districts
        1. Palatine Park District
        2. Salt Creek Rural Park District
      3. School Districts
        1. Community Consolidated School District 15
        2. Harper College
        3. Township High School District 211
      4. Township of Palatine
      5. Cook County Government
      6. Forest Preserve District
      7. Elected Officials Search
      8. Other Agency Partners
    3. FOIA Requests
    4. Lobbyist Information
    5. ADA Information
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  3. Services

    1. Construction Updates
    2. Commuter Parking
    3. Leaf Collection
    4. Passport Services
    5. Permits & Licensing
      1. Animal Registration
      2. Bicycle Registration
      3. Building Permits & Inspections
      4. Rental Properties
      5. Vehicle Stickers
      6. Business Licenses
    6. Property Info Search
    7. Public Meeting Room Request
    8. Refuse & Recycling
    9. Utility Payments
    10. Water & Sewer Billing
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  4. Business

    1. Coronavirus Information
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Downtown Palatine Business Association
    4. Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce
    5. Economic Development
      1. Northwest Highway Development
      2. Opening a New Business in Palatine
      3. Palatine's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts
      4. Cook County Property Tax Classification Programs
    6. Permits & Licensing
      1. Building Permits
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Business License Applications
      4. Business License Fees (PDF)
      5. Business License Type
      6. Contractor Registration
      7. Liquor Licensing
        1. Alcoholic Beverage Seller & Server Registration
      8. Rental Property Licensing
      9. Video Gaming Licensing
    7. Property Info Search
    8. Special Events Liquor Server
    9. Green Building Resources
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  5. Residents

    1. Communication Resources
      1. Newsletter
      2. PalatinE-Newsletter
      3. PalatinE-Newsletter Sign Up
      4. Rotary Sign Request
      5. Event Calendar Request
      6. Slide Request Form
      7. Emergency Notification System
    2. Hometown Pride Awards
    3. Event Permits
      1. Block Party
      2. Outdoor Sound Waiver
      3. Other Events
    4. Farmers' Market
    5. Election Information
    6. Flood Prevention
      1. Basement Flooding
        1. Heavy Rainfall
        2. Low Foundation
        3. Tree Roots
      2. Clean Water Act
      3. Flood Insurance
      4. Local Flood Hazard Areas
      5. Local Flood Area Maps
      6. Flood Assistance Programs
    7. Request Overnight Parking Permission
    8. Coronavirus Information
    9. Maps
    10. New Residents
    11. Nurses Lending Closet
    12. Bicycling in Palatine
    13. Village Facility Flag Status
    14. Community Solar Program
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Animal Registration
      2. Bicycle Registration
      3. Block Party
      4. Building Permits
      5. Business Licenses
      6. Commuter Parking Permit
      7. Liquor Licenses
      8. Outdoor Sound Waiver
      9. Other Events
      10. Vehicle Stickers
    2. Learn About
      1. Village of Palatine
      2. Other Government Entities
      3. Flood Assistance Programs
    3. Request
      1. Event Calendar
      2. FOIA
      3. Public Meeting Room
      4. Overnight Parking Permission
      5. Rotary Sign
      6. TV Slide
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Citizen Self Service Portal (CSS)
      2. Emergency Notification System
      3. PalatinE-Newsletter
      4. Refuse & Recycling Service
    5. Pay For
      1. Online Payments
      2. Commuter Parking Permit
      3. Parking Tickets
      4. Red Light Citations
      5. Utility Bills
      6. Vehicle Stickers
    6. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Budgets
      3. Code of Ordinances
      4. Financial Reports
      5. Village Newsletters
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  7. Feature Links

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