As a courtesy reminder, here are a few common code requirements to help maintain safety and neighborhood appearance:

• Keep sidewalks clear: Trim any bushes, shrubs, or tree branches that block sidewalks — especially for children and pedestrians. Overgrowth or parked vehicles should never force people into the street. If parkway trees are overgrown, call Public Works at 847-490-6800.
• Private, residential parking: Vehicles must be parked on asphalt or concrete — no parking is allowed on grass or landscaped areas in front, back or side yards.
• Proper trash & yard waste disposal: Be sure all garbage is secure and cannot be taken by wind or animals. Yard waste pickup runs April through November. Fill paper bags (under 50 pounds), prepare small bundled branches (under 4 feet) or rent a yard waste cart from Groot for pickup. Yard waste stickers are no longer required.
• Garbage toters: Garbage and recycling toters must be stored behind the front building line. Place toters out after 6 p.m. the day before pickup and remove them by 10 p.m. on pickup day.
• Recreational equipment parking: Boats, campers, and trailers must be parked on approved surfaces. Front/side yards facing a street require concrete or asphalt; side/back yards may use gravel or pavers.
• Grass and weeds: grass and weeds should be maintained at a height of eight inches or less, including in garden bed areas.

Let’s work together to keep Hoffman Estates safe, clean and beautiful!