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What kind of community
is Long Grove?
Long Grove has worked hard to maintain and remain an open-space
countryside and environmentally sound community. Although the main
emphasis is open space residential development, it is modestly known for
its historic business community, and it has planned some office and retail, where
appropriate. [Return to Index]
How large is Long Grove and what is the population?
The village is large geographically - approximately 18 square miles.
The population was 6,735 as of the 2000 census. [Return to
Index]
How is Long
Grove governed?
The elected officials are a President, six-member Board of
Trustees, and a Village Clerk. None of the elected officials receive any
compensation for their efforts other than the reward of helping Long
Grove remain a fine community. Every two years, at the spring
elections during the odd-numbered years, the registered voters either
vote for the President, Clerk and three trustees, or three trustees. [Return
to Index]
Who runs the day-to-day operations of the Village?
The Village's official administrative officer is the Village Manager.
The Village maintains a small but busy staff. Most services are
performed by private contracts. [Return to Index]
How is Long Grove financed?
One of the Village's goals, since its incorporation in 1956, is not
to levy a real estate tax, nor charge special fees. Vehicle
stickers are not required, but are offered as a convenience to residents
for a small fee. As a municipal corporation, Long Grove receives funds
collected on its behalf from the State of Illinois. A major source of
funds is a portion of the sales taxes from purchases made in the Village.
Other sources include Illinois income tax, motor fuel tax, Lake County
road and bridge fund, building permit fees, commercial licenses, interest on
investments and administrative fees. [Return to
Index]
What kind of
services does Long Grove provide?
In its effort to maintain an open space, low density and environmentally
sound community, the Village does not and could not provide the urban
services of a city, but hopes all residents do not expect those services
which in themselves, are detrimental to open space and the environment.
Long Grove provides public road maintenance, snow plowing, police
protection, planning and zoning protection and many other community
programs. In Long Grove, however, many roads are private and
maintained by property owners or homeowners associations. [Return
to Index]
How is family
security and fire protection handled?
The Village contracts with the Lake County Sheriff's Department for
daily security patrols, and the Sheriff is available 24 hours a day for
any emergency in Long Grove. Fire protection is provided by two fire
districts, the Long Grove Fire Protection District and the Countryside Fire
Protection District. [Return to Index]
Are private
security and fire alarms allowed?
Yes, but registration is required. Please contact the Village
Office to obtain the registration forms. False alarms carry a
strong fine to discourage improper disarming practices, poor maintenance
and misuse. [Return to Index]
What schools do
children in Long Grove attend?
Long Grove's elementary children are served by three districts: District
76, 79 and 96. High School children attend either District 120 or
125. For further information, please contact the districts
directly.
District 76
District Office 847-566-9221
Diamond Lake School 847-566-6601
Fairhaven School
847-949-0991
West Oak Middle School 847-566-9220
District 79
District Office
847-837-0437
Fremont School 847-566-9384
District 96
District Offices
847-459-4260
Country Meadows School 847-353-8600
Kildeer Countryside
School 847-634-3243
Twin Groves School 847-821-8946
Woodlawn Middle School 847-353-8500
District 120
Mundelein High School
847- 949-2200
District 125
Stevenson High School
847-634-4000
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What libraries
serve Long Grove?
Most of Long Grove is served by Vernon Area Library. A small section of
Long Grove falls within Ela Area Library. [Return to
Index]
Is there a Park
District?
The Long Grove Park District was incorporated in 1973, and is separate
from the Village. The purpose of the Park District was, and is, to
protect and control vital open space and natural areas. The Park District also creates recreational programs for the community.
The Long Grove Park District does not levy any form of taxes, and relies
heavily on volunteers. Residents in the far northwest corner of the
Village are served by the Mundelein Park District, which is a taxing
district. [Return to Index]
Who picks up
garbage in Long Grove?
The Village has a residential solid waste franchise agreement with Waste
Management. They are required to meet specific minimum standards
for recycling. It is up to the individual to choose the type of
service provided. [Return to Index]
Does Long Grove
have cable television?
The Village's franchise agreement is with Comcast. If you
prefer to have satellite television, dishes two feet or less in diameter
are permitted. A permit is required for larger dishes. [Return
to Index]
Can business be
conducted from a residential lot?
There are specific home occupations allowed, but none are service
businesses. A resident is not allowed to use the lot or building
for storage of supplies or vehicles used in a business. If you
drive the company vehicle home, it must be parked in an enclosed area. [Return
to Index]
How many animals can
one have on their property?
Please consult the Village Code for all animal regulations. If you
have more than three dogs, you may be considered a kennel owner, which
is not allowed in residential areas without a special use. Horses
are allowed only on land two acres or larger, which has to do with the
amount of usable land for the animal and indoor stalls. No riding
stables are allowed without a special use. Always check the covenants
and restrictions of a specific development for possible additional
restrictions. Information on Lake County rabies licenses for
dogs and cats can be obtained from your veterinarian and information is
available from this link to the
Lake County
Health Department. [Return
to Index]
Are fences
allowed in Long Grove?
Fences are allowed on any property, outside any and all restricted
easements, up to six feet in height without a permit. The Village
strongly discourages fences to maintain the open space look.
Please consult the covenants and restrictions of a specific development
or homeowner association for possible additional restrictions. Fencing of pools and tennis courts
is not required by Long Grove regulations. [Return to
Index]
How are
recreational vehicles handled in Long Grove?
Any recreational vehicle is to be parked in an enclosed area or screened
from adjacent property owners. No recreational vehicle is allowed
to be connected for use as a living area. [Return to
Index]
What can be
done with the easements on my property?
It is best not to place anything on easements that you might not wish to
have removed later. Manmade structures are specifically restricted from
conservancy districts, scenic corridors and drainage easements,
including fences. These areas cannot be mowed or manicured, and
property owners must post and maintain conservancy district signs.
Proposals to enhance the natural aspects of a conservancy or scenic
corridor must be submitted to the Conservancy and Scenic Corridor
Committee for review. [Return to Index]
What are setbacks?
When building, you face specific setbacks on property, which may vary
from lot to lot, and appear on the property survey. Setback areas
cannot be used to build principle or accessory structures such as sheds,
barns, satellite dishes, decks, pools or tennis courts. [Return
to Index]
When does one
need a building permit?
Most anything that costs over $100 needs a building permit.
Structural changes, garages, porches, decks, sheds, satellite dishes
over two feet in diameter, pools, tennis courts, lawn sprinkler systems,
fences over six feet in height, additions, plumbing and electrical
changes need a permit. The Building Superintendent assists
residents with this process. [Return to Index]
Is Long Grove
serviced by water or sanitary sewer?
Long Grove is not served by public water supplies or distribution
systems except for an area in the far northwest corner of the village.
Private wells are used, which is another reason why Long Grove protects
natural areas and the environment so closely. Some areas are
served by Lake County sanitary sewers. Not all areas will be
served by sanitary sewers because on-site waste disposal systems
(septic) are adequate and efficient on lots of the size allowed in Long
Grove. [Return to Index]
What
kind of address system is "RFD"?
The Rural Free Delivery system from the postal service allows for
services not provided by city carriers, and keeps one's privacy by
not telling others where you live. A unique 4-digit number is
assigned to your residence, which must be written exactly as the
following example, "3110 RFD." It is used for all mail and
official purposes, or the post office will not guarantee delivery.
It is not a post office box number. Its location, your street
name, is up to you to give out. Please use your 4-digit number and
street name for deliveries other than the U.S. mail. The Village
office does not give out directions to your address. [Return
to Index]
How does one register to vote?
Long Grove residents can register to vote at the Village Office Monday
through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at anytime except during the
28-day period preceding each election. Each person applying for
registration must be 18 years of age by the date of the next election,
have resided in the voting precinct for 30 days prior to the election,
and provide two (2) forms of identification, one must show current
address.
Please
contact the Village Office with any additional questions
at 847-634-9440.
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