Things You Should Know
Animals
Just as people elsewhere in the United States, many
Riverside residents consider their dog an important member
of their household. Pet owners should remember the special
responsiblities they have pertaining to the four-legged
members of the family.
•Animals must be leashed when not on the property of the
owner.
•It is unlawful to allow any animal to defecate on private or
public property without collecting the by-product.
•Dogs must be licensed by the village and wear a collar at all
times. Annual licenses are due at the same time as vehicle
stickers, by June 30 th of each year.
•Owners of dogs who bark excessively may be fined. Dogs
are not permitted to violate the peace and quiet of another
person or neighborhood.
•Every owner of a cat or dog four months old or older must
have their animal inoculated with the rabies vaccine as
required by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
•For more information please see “Being a Responsible Dog
Owner” on the Village’s website or you can pick up a copy at
the front desk of the Village Office.
Block Parties
Block Parties are a great way to meet neighbors and have
fun. Applications for a Block Party Permit can be found on
the website at the Form Center (bottom of home page) or at
the front desk of the Village Hall. The Village will provide
barricades for the street however residents are responsible
for their placement and removal from the street. Police and
Fire personnel will do their best to accommodate visits,
contingent on staffing needs. Applications should be filed at
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