SPRING VALLEY CITY CLERK, BECKY HANSEN, WOULD LIKE TO REMIND ALL RESIDENTS THAT CITY DOG TAGS ARE DUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5.00 AND PAYABLE BY MAY 1, 2023. TO AVOID PENALTY AS PROVIDED BY CITY ORDINANCE. THIS IS IN ADDITION TO THE RABIES TAG PROVIDED BY BUREAU COUNTY. FAILURE TO PURCHASE A DOG TAG BY MAY FIRST WILL RESULT IN A $10.00 PENALTY. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS INFORMATION MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE AT (815)664-4221.
This notification is provided to residential rental property owners regarding recent changes to the City of Spring Valley Residential Rental Property Nuisance Prevention Ordinance. Ordinance No. 1842, passed on June 6th, 2022, amends certain sections of the city’s Residential Rental Property Nuisance Prevention Ordinance.
The office of the Spring Valley Building Inspector is hereby notifying you of these changes, which can be located on the City of Spring Valley website or copies may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 815-664-4221.
The office of the Spring Valley Building Inspector will be performing inspections of every residential rental property within the corporate limits of the City of Spring Valley. Rental property owners shall be aware of the following, in addition to the ordinances and related documents provided on the city’s website:
If a property is prepared for inspection prior to October 5th, 2022, please contact the Spring Valley Building Inspectors office via email at rentalregistry@springvalleyil.us.
Please see the this link for important information regarding the Residential Rental Property Nuisance Prevention Ordinance and other programs.
The city is in the process of changing out all water meters to updated auto read meters. Please call City Hall at 815.664.4221 between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday to schedule an appointment to install your new meter. Please make sure inside water meter is accessible.
Burning is permitted, on Mondays through Saturdays, and on Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. between October 1st and May 1st of each year.
No burning is allowed on Sundays from May 1st to October 1st.
Burning of building & construction materials is NOT allowed.
No leaf burning is allowed on city streets and sidewalks; except on brick streets with such burning limited to waste generated by the lot immediately adjacent to the city street. Burning of leaves is allowed on private property with supervision present until the fire is extinguished.
No Burning allowed on any days that Hall High School has a home football game.
See LEAF COLLECTION information on this pages for details on pick-up.
FIRE: High/Low tone that lasts for approximately 45 seconds or 6 cycles.
WEATHER ALERT : Continuous cycle –
3 mins. or longer
(Note: There is no all clear siren rung after a tornado.)
Siren’s are located in Webster Park, City Park, Baltikuski Park and by JFK School.
On-Line Bill Pay
Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)
Credit cards via Automated Phone
US Mail
In-person at the following retail:
Equipment may be returned, without wrapping or box, to any local UPS store, at no charge to the customer.
Provided by: Republic Services
Address: 2840 E 13th Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815 434-2035
Effective August 1st, 2022: Garbage pick up has been rescheduled to Monday.
Click on the link: View Local Info
Enter your address to view the trash pick up information for your location.
Garbage should be placed on the berm by 5 a.m. of the day of your pick-up.
Available at City Hall: Recycling Bins $10
Yard Waste – Unlimited amount allowed at no charge. Must be packed in a biodegradable container.
A new Illinois law bans the dumping of electronics such as computers, cell phones and televisions, in landfills.
ADA Coordinator for Programs/Services
Pursuant to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Illinois Human Rights Act, the City of Spring Valley does not discriminate in employment, programs or services on the basis of disability. The City complies with provisions of the ADA requiring that all programs, services and activities are readily accessible to and usable by qualified individuals with disabilities. The grievance procedures are available from the Spring Valley City Clerk. They include the requirement for any grievance or complaint be filed in writing with the clerk 7 or more days prior to hearing and that the hearing will be held before the Spring Valley City Council.
The City of Spring Valley is an equal opportunity provider and employee.
Contact: City Clerk
Becky Hansen
215 North Greenwood St.
Spring Valley,IL 61362
It is the intention of the City of Spring Valley to encourage the construction, replacement and maintenance of sidewalks through the City of Spring Valley. This can best be accomplished with a joint effort between the city and the property owner working together.
For more information or an emergency replacement, please contact the City Clerk’s Office: 815.664.4221 or the Building Inspector: 815.664.2785.