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Q: What street improvements are planned for this year?
A: Call the Engineering & Building Department at (847) 304-3460 for this information.

Q: Will the Village remove and replace my flowers and landscaping in the parkway during the street improvements?
A: We request that residents relocate all vegetation that they wish to protect from the parkway prior to construction. Letters notifying residents of the pending work are typically sent out several times before construction starts. Parkway trees will be addressed by the Village.

Q: What about mail delivery during street construction?
A: If your mailbox is at the street, the contractor is required to remove and replace it per U.S. Postal Regulations. If the street is completely reconstructed, a mailbox will be placed outside the construction zone at a location designated by the Post Office. A letter will be delivered to you regarding the location of the temporary mailbox location. The phone number for the Barrington Post Office is (847) 381-0510.

Q: Where do I place my garbage on Friday when my street is under construction?
A: Place it where you always put it. The contractor will accommodate the garbage collectors so that they can pick up your garbage.

Q: What is the Village Code regarding discharging stormwater from roof down spouts or sump pumps?
A: They should discharge into the storm sewer system; if one is adjacent to your lot, or onto your lawn no closer than ten feet from your property line. The stormwater should not adversely affect your neighbors.

Q: My neighbor has re-graded and landscaped his backyard. Now, I have stormwater ponding in my yard which I did not have before. What can the Village do about this?
A: Call the Engineering & Building Department (847) 304-3460 to see if a permit was issued for the work. If there was a permit, we will be out to inspect the work to see if it has been done properly. If no permit was issued, they will be required to rectify the condition.

Q: My neighbor put a large addition on his house and enlarged the garage. Now, I have much more stormwater run-off through my property than I had before. How can the Village assist me?
A: Call the Engineering & Building Department (847) 304-3460 to have Public Works check to see if the work was done properly.