Leaf Burning Ordinance
The Village of Homer Glen Board of Trustees recently passed
Ordinance 13-055 (PDF), requiring residents to obtain a Leaf Burning Permit before any open burning of leaves on residential property.
Application
Leaf Burning Permit Applications (PDF) may be found online or at the Village Hall. The permit must be obtained after filing an application with the Village and picked up at Village Hall.
Permit Card
The permit card will also contain the:
- Name of the permit holder
- Address
- Permit expiration date
- Language requiring it to be posted in a location visible from the street
Permit Holder Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of the permit holder to comply with the open leaf burning regulations. Issuance of the permit does
not relieve the permit holder from complying with the regulations of the
Open Leaf Burning Ordinance (PDF).
Permit Expiration
Permit is good for 6 months from issuance.
Burning on Village Roadways or Property
For information regarding burning anywhere other than personal property, please refer to
Ordinance 01-078 - Prohibiting Burning on Village Roadways and Other Village Property (PDF).