Plainfield Watering Policy for Lawns
In order to maintain a sufficient amount of water for drinking and fire protection the Village of Plainfield enacted a year round ordinance that allows outside water use as follows:
- Lawn sprinkling for even numbered addresses on even numbered calendar days between the hours of 6am to 10am and/or 6pm and 10pm.
- Lawn sprinkling for odd numbered addresses on odd numbered calendar days between the hours of 6am to 10am and/or 6pm and 10pm.
- The watering of gardens, trees, shrubs and flowers (by use of a hand held hose or watering can) is permitted any time.
Water Violation Penalties
The first violation at a residence receives a warning notice. After a residence receives a second warning notice, a $50.00 fine is generated and sent to the home by the Police Department.
Watering New Sod or Seed
- The first day sod or seed is planted the property owner may water sod or seed for any eight (8) hours.
- For the next nine (9) days, the property owner may water the sod or seed every day between the hours of 6:00-10:00 a.m. and 6:00-10:00 p.m.
- Following the first ten (10) days, the odd/even watering restrictions apply. If you have underground sprinklers installed, please advise the contractor of these times so the timers may be set for the appropriate days and times.
Planting New Sod or Seed
Residents planting sod and/or seed should consider having the installation completed before July 1. Both sod and seed require a great deal of watering and to help conserve water and save money, it is recommended that they not be planted during the hottest part of the summer, generally
July and August. If installation is not possible before July 1, you may wish to wait until after September 1.
Plainfield Real Estate Short Sales
A short sale is a sale of real estate in which the proceeds from the sale fall short of the balance owed on a loan secured by the property sold. In a short sale, the bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount a loan balance because of an economic or financial hardship on the part of the mortgagor. A short sale typically is executed to prevent a home foreclosure, but the decision to proceed with a short sale is predicated on the most economic way for the bank to recover the amount owed on the property.
If you want more information about short sales in the Plainfield area, or are wondering about the costs involved in listing your house as a short sale, check out www.livinginplainfield.com and the article: How much does it cost to list my house if it’s a short sale? | Plainfield IL Homes
Friends of the Library Book Sale This Weekend
Friends of the Library Book Sale: Friends of the Plainfield Public Library will be holding their annual used book sale at the library, 15025 South Illinois St., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 21-22. Thousands of books will be available for purchase, with prices lower than at most other book sales.
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All public, private, and homeschool teachers will receive a free book. Earth friendly “Green Bags” will be available for purchase to carry home your new books. For further information, call the Plainfield Public Library 815-436-6639.
Plainfield Movies in the Park-Aug 21-Dennis The Menace
The Village of Plainfield and Plainfield Park District will be showing Dennis The Menace on Friday, August 21, at 8:00 p.m., in Settlers’ Park at the Richard A. Rock Amphitheater. Dennis The Menace is a comedy, starring Walter Matthau and Christopher Lloyd, which is rated PG and has a run time of 92 minutes.
Bring some popcorn and enjoy a movie under the stars! Settlers’ Park is located in downtown Plainfield, southeast of the intersection of Lockport Street and Van Dyke Road and just south of the Village Hall. Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road. Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. If inclement weather is forecast, the movie will be cancelled. For updates, more information, and/or a complete listing of Settlers’ Park Events, please call the Settlers’ Park Event Hotline at (815) 609-6124.
Helpful information for enjoying movies at Settlers’ Park:
- Parking is available in the Village Hall Parking Lot, on Village Center Drive, and on Van Dyke Road.
- Terraced seating is available. Attendees are also encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets, and even bug spray.
- Concessions will be sold by the Friends of the Plainfield Park District Foundation at the new Settlers’ Park Concession Facility.
