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General
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Employment
| Animals |
The Village of Antioch
does not require animal licensing, however, pets must have an updated rabies
vaccination tag.
The MAXIMUM
number of dogs, cats, or combination for lots up to 1/2 acre is 3. Lots
over 1/2 acre are allowed 4.
Animals running at large are prohibited, and animal wastes must be disposed
of by the owner.
For more detailed information on animal code
requirements, please see Animal Control in Section 6-1 of the
Village Code.
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| Bicycle Riding |
It is unlawful for a person to ride a bicycle, skateboard or roller blade on the sidewalks in the downtown business district.
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| Block Parties |
Block party requests can
be made online by clicking
here.
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| Brush Pickup |
Brush pickup is a service provided by Waste
Management through their contract with the Village of Antioch. Waste
Management will pick up brush that is tied into bundles no more than 4 feet
long, 2 feet in diameter, and weighing no more than 50lbs. Within each
bundle, tree branches cannot be any larger than 2 inches in diameter.
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Building Permits |
Permits are necessary for new construction, signs, fences, swimming pools, shoreline alterations and remodeling which involves structural, plumbing or electrical changes. Fees vary by project. For more information call (847) 395-9462.
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Business Licenses |
Itinerant merchants and solicitors must obtain a license from the Village. The fee is $50.00 per day. New businesses should contact Village Hall during regular business hours for more information.
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Curfew |
It is unlawful for anyone under 18 years old to be in a public park or other lands used for public purposes after 11:00 p.m. on weekdays and 12:00
a.m. on weekends or the day preceding a holiday. Those accompanied by a responsible adult, engaged in a lawful occupation, or attending a prearranged public activity are excused.
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| Garage Sales |
Permits are not required for Garage Sales within the Village,
HOWEVER, any
signs for garage sales must comply with the
Village Sign Code.
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| Handicapped Parking Permits |
Application must be completed by both the applicant and physician. Applications are available at Village Hall. There is no charge to obtain a permit.
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Leaf
Collection |
Antioch’s Leaf Collection
Program is a service provided by Waste Management through their contract
with the Village of Antioch, and will take place each fall. Residents are
asked to rake leaves to the curb where vacuum trucks will collect them.
Residents are reminded that once the collection truck makes its final run in
your neighborhood, it will not return to collect any additional leaves.
Click
here for a leaf collection route map.
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| Parking |
It shall be unlawful for the owner or
operator of any vehicle to park said vehicle on any street in the
village for a period longer than three (3) minutes for the loading or
unloading of passengers, or for thirty (30) minutes for the loading or
unloading of property at any time after snow begins to fall and exceeds
one inch (1") of thickness, and said prohibition against parking shall
continue until the snowplowing operations have ceased. Furthermore, for
the purpose of facilitating the cleaning of streets, it shall be
unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to stop, stand, or park such
vehicle upon any street in the village between the hours of three
o'clock (3:00) A.M. and six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on Tuesdays and Fridays
on any week of each year.
Please click here
for more information on No Parking Regulations.
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| Raffles |
Raffle licenses are required for any organization selling chances for a
raffle within the Village. Raffle License applications are available
in our online
documents.
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| Snow Removal |
The owners, occupants, or
lessees of lots which abut a public sidewalk are required to clear snow
after two inches has accumulated. Additionally, the owner is required to
clear off accumulations of ice, sleet, or freezing rain. The responsible
person is required to maintain the sidewalk in a reasonably clear condition.
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| Watering
Restrictions |
Sprinkling Restrictions are effective June 1 through September 15 each year
unless stated otherwise. Watering is prohibited between the hours of 6
am and 8 pm. Even numbered addresses may water on even numbered
calendar days, and odd numbered addresses may water on odd numbered calendar
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- HOUSING
- Housing in Antioch ranges from selling prices of $70,000 to $510,000 with
a median price of $200,000. Statistics show that 92.42% of all homes listed
in Antioch sell and are closed. Rental units start at $650 for one bedroom
and $950 for two bedroom units. Our residential community is able to accommodate
the needs of every budget with a choice of locations, including waterfront,
open space, or suburban living.
- Population: 13,724
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Median Family Income: $66,589
- Tax Rate per $100 Assessed Value: $8.003
Planning, Zoning and Building
- EMPLOYMENT
- Antioch has a diverse employment base. Professionals, financial institutions, car dealerships, and retail stores draw from a trade area with the approximate borders of the Tri-State Tollway on the east, Route 31 on the west, Route 50 on the north and Grand Avenue to the south.
- Tourism always has been an important part of the local economy. The numerous campgrounds and marinas are large employers. Antioch also has a large industrial park located adjacent to the Wisconsin Central Railway, north of Highway 173.
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