Homer Glen Residential Snow Plowing Services

Homer Glen Homeowner Snow Removal Requirements

Residential snow removal in Homer Glen is governed locally under authority provided by the Illinois Municipal Code, Division 80 of Article 11 (65 ILCS 5/11-80-1 et seq.). That law allows municipalities to require abutting owners or occupants to keep sidewalks clear. Illinois has no statewide sanitary or housing-code snow-clearing deadline for residences.

Homer Glen's published Snow Removal & Parking information addresses roadway parking and Village plowing. It does not publish a residential sidewalk deadline, overnight provision, minimum path width, or ice-treatment standard. Owners and occupants should nevertheless keep pedestrian routes reasonably safe and consult the Village for property-maintenance questions.

• Public sidewalk: Keep any sidewalk bordering the property passable where one is present.
• Entrance route: Clear a safe walking route from the driveway or sidewalk to each regularly used entrance.
• Steps and landings: Remove snow and address slippery ice on exterior steps, stoops, and landings.
• Ice control: Use appropriate traction material where packed snow or ice remains.

The Illinois Snow and Ice Removal Act (745 ILCS 75) encourages residential sidewalk clearing. Under Section 2, a residential owner, lessor, occupant, or person in charge who removes or attempts to remove snow or ice is not liable for resulting injuries unless the conduct was willful or wanton.

Building Department
14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: 708-301-1301
Official Website: Building Department

Homer Glen Residential Snow Removal Fines and Penalties

Homer Glen publishes winter roadway rules through its Snow Removal & Parking page and penalty information through Homer Glen penalties and fines. The published material identifies specific penalties for parking during snow-removal operations, not a separate residential sidewalk fine schedule by building type.

• Winter restriction: From October 1 through May 1, vehicles must be removed from the roadway after two inches of snow falls and remain off for the following 12 hours, unless the road has been cleared.
• Parking penalty: Parking during snow removal operations carries a $100 Step 1 fine and a $250 fine at Steps 2 through 4. Vehicles may also be ticketed or towed.
• Hearing request: A timely written hearing request keeps the applicable parking fine at the Step 1 amount until the hearing.
• Property-code violations: Published Building Code, Fire Prevention Code, and International Property Maintenance Code penalties range from $100 to $750, and each day may be a separate offense.

The Village's published pages do not state a separate notice period, snow-removal billing process, or lien procedure for residential sidewalk clearing. For code or property-maintenance concerns, contact the Building Department at 708-301-1301.

Illinois Landlord and Tenant Snow Removal Obligations

Illinois has no statewide statute that expressly assigns residential snow and ice removal to landlords. Duties may arise from Homer Glen's locally enforced property-maintenance and fire codes, the written lease, and general premises obligations. Homer Glen states that it enforces the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and 2024 International Fire Code.

• Multi-unit buildings and common areas: A landlord or association that controls shared walks, entrances, stairs, and parking areas should maintain those areas for safe access.
• Single-family rentals: A written lease may assign snow-clearing tasks to a tenant, especially for areas in that tenant's exclusive use.
• Tenant duties: Tenants should follow written lease terms and promptly report dangerous conditions in shared or landlord-controlled areas.
• Negligence waivers: Under Landlord and Tenant Act, Section 1 (765 ILCS 705/1), a residential lease clause that exempts a landlord from liability for the landlord's own negligence is void.

The Snow and Ice Removal Act includes both lessors and occupants among the residential persons protected when clearing is performed without willful or wanton conduct. This residential protection does not apply to commercial property. A tenant with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation, including a cleared accessible route or accessible parking area, under the Fair Housing Act overview and the Illinois Department of Human Rights, Housing Rights.

Illinois Attorney General, Consumer Protection
115 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 814-3000
Official Website: Illinois Attorney General, Consumer Protection

HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
Phone: 1-800-669-9777
Relay: 7-1-1
Official Website: HUD Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity

Homer Glen Homeowner Driveway and Parking Area Requirements

Owner-occupied homes should keep access routes usable from the public sidewalk to the driveway, steps, and doors. The Snow and Ice Removal Act protects good-faith residential clearing, but creating or worsening a hazard can still create exposure under the Illinois Premises Liability Act (740 ILCS 130).

• Driveways and walks: Clear routes to every regularly used entrance.
• Exterior features: Treat stairs, porches, decks, stoops, and landings for snow and ice.
• Access points: Keep collection points, mailboxes, utility meters, and hydrants accessible where practical.
• Drainage: Correct downspout discharge that crosses a walk and refreezes.

Village plows maintain Village streets but do not remove snow from private driveways. A plow may leave a windrow across a driveway entrance, and the homeowner is responsible for clearing it. The Village prioritizes major intersections, school bus routes, primary collector streets, then feeder streets, cul-de-sacs, and dead ends.

• Parking coordination: Remove vehicles from the roadway when the two-inch parking trigger applies.
• Apron timing: Complete final driveway-apron clearing after street plowing has finished.
• Snow storage: Store snow on the property rather than blocking sidewalks or roadway access.
• Storm monitoring: Follow Ready Illinois winter storm guidance and local alerts before major storms.

Public Works Department
14400 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
Phone: 708-966-0059
Official Website: Public Works Department

Residential Properties Throughout Homer Glen Neighborhoods

Derby Hills: Detached single-family homes and larger lots commonly create longer driveway and walkway clearing routes. Snow should be placed where it does not narrow access to streets or mailboxes.

Erin Hills: This residential area includes single-family homes with private drives and landscaped front yards. Owners should keep entrance walks and roadside parking areas clear during plowing operations.

Kingston Hills: Homes in this area may have sloped drives and exterior steps that require prompt ice treatment. Shared association features should have clearly assigned common-area duties.

Meadowview: Predominantly single-family residential properties require clear access from driveways to front and side entrances. Residents should plan snow storage away from walking routes.

Old Oak: Established homes and mature landscaping can limit snow-storage space near walks and driveways. Clear routes should remain open for pedestrians, deliveries, and emergency access.

Parker Ridge: Residential lots with longer private driveways may require staged clearing after heavier snowfall. Driveway-apron work should be coordinated with Village street plowing.