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1. What does D.A.R.E. stand for?

The letters stand for - Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education.

2. Who teaches D.A.R.E.?

D.A.R.E. is taught by local Police Officers that go through special training to teach the curriculum. Although D.A.R.E. is taught by Police Officers, it is a collaborative effort between parents, school, and the Police Department.

3. What is the mascot and what is its name?

The D.A.R.E. mascot is Daren the Lion. Daren represents the courage it takes to be your own person and say no to drugs and violence.

4. When do I get to take D.A.R.E. in school?

The Lisle Police Department offers D.A.R.E. for 5th grade students. Visits from Officer Friendly are made available upon request for Kindergarten through 4th grades.

5. What is "core curriculum"?

The core curriculum is taught in 5th grade and consists of 16 lessons. The Officer teaches once a week for 1 class period. This lasts for 1 semester. The 16th lesson is the D.A.R.E. graduation. Each student receives a D.A.R.E. t-shirt and a certificate.

6. What if I have special needs?

There are several versions of the D.A.R.E. workbooks that exist including those for the visually impaired, mentally challenged, and Spanish-speaking students.

7. What do I do if someone I know is using drugs?

Tell someone you trust! Whether it's a parent, teacher, police officer, priest, or counselor, that person needs help. A lot of my students used to be afraid to do this, they thought they would be "telling on" or "ratting on" their friends. I always tell my students to think about the situation. If you could keep someone from getting hurt or in serious trouble, you are not telling on the person, you are helping them!

8. How can you tell if someone is using drugs?

There are several signs that someone could be using drugs, the main sign is a big change in behavior. They might start eating / snacking a lot or not eat at all. Their group of friends may change or the person's grades change dramatically. Bottom line, if you see any signs of drugs or drug paraphernalia (items used to take drugs), that is your best clue that it is time to get help for that person.

9. Where can I find out more about the D.A.R.E. program?

If you would like more information, don't hesitate to call your D.A.R.E. Officer or visit D.A.R.E.'s website.

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1. How do I get flood insurance?

To buy a flood insurance policy, call your insurance agent or contact one of the "Write Your Own" companies, which are private insurance companies that write flood insurance under a special arrangement with the federal government. If your agent does not write flood insurance, or you don't have an agent, call the National Flood Insurance Program's (NFIP) toll-free number at 1-888-FLOOD29.

2. When is flood insurance required?

To get federally-backed financing to buy, build, or improve structures in a 100-year floodplain, you will be required to purchase flood insurance. Lending institutions that are federally regulated or federally insured must determine if the structure is located in a floodplain, and must provide written notice requiring flood insurance.

3. Do you have to be located in a floodplain to obtain flood insurance?

No. Flood insurance is available to any property owner located in a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program. Many areas in Lisle outside of the mapped 100-year floodplain are potentially susceptible to flooding to varying degrees.

4. Why do I need flood insurance if I have lived in Lisle for quite some time and have never been flooded?

The flood hazards shown on floodplain maps are based on the best information and analysis tools available at the time the maps were prepared. Because of the infrequent occurrence of flood events, floodplain maps are not based only on the past flooding occurrences. The fact that a flood hasn't occurred within memory doesn't mean one won't happen in the future.

5. How can my property be removed from the floodplain maps?

To be removed from the floodplain shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map, a structure must be on land that is not subject to flooding by the 100-year flood (see Floodplain Maps for more information). If your lot or building site is on natural ground that is higher than the base flood elevation shown on the FIRM, you may request a Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA).

To support your request, you will have to get a surveyor to determine the elevation of the ground next to your building and complete an Elevation Certificate. If the ground is higher than the base flood elevation, then FEMA will issue a LOMA. With a LOMA, your lender may choose to not require flood insurance.

6. What does the Village do to make flood insurance more affordable?

The Village participates in the Community Rating System (CRS), which is a voluntary FEMA program that reduces National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) premiums if the Village implements significant flood hazard management activities. Lisle is currently rated as Class 5. This ranking reflects the considerable effort and progress made by the village towards reducing flood losses, facilitating accurate insurance ratings, and promoting the awareness of flood insurance. The Class 5 rating results in residents and businesses in the regulatory floodplain obtaining a 25% discount in their flood insurance premiums, other policies may receive a 10% discount.

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1. Can I build in the floodplain?

Floodplains are divided into the floodway and flood fringe. Most development activities are not allowed in the floodway, or along the center of the river or creek. In the flood fringe area, buildings and other improvements are allowed, if built to certain standards. These standards include very specific building requirements such as raising the first floor elevation above the 100-year flood elevation and not adding fill.

2. Can I make home repairs or improvements in the floodplain?

Yes, improvements can be made. However, if the costs of the repairs or improvements, added to any repairs or improvements completed in the preceding 10 years, exceed 50% of the market value, the improvements would be defined as a "substantial improvement." If this occurs, the structure must be modified to meet flood codes

3. What is substantial improvement and what does it mean?

Substantial improvement is any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or improvement of a structure taking place during a 10-year period in which the cumulative percentage of improvements equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure before the improvement or repair is started. If a building is substantially improved, the building must be brought into compliance with the floodplain regulations, which means the lowest floor, including the basement, must be elevated above the base flood elevation.

4. What is substantial damage?

Substantial damage means damage of any origin sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before damage condition would equal or exceed 50% of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred. The cost of the repairs must include all costs necessary to fully repair the structure to its "before damage" condition and must include labor costs and profit.

5. What types of flood hazard zones are shown on a Flood Insurance Rate Map?

There are 3 basic types of flood hazard zones shown on a flood insurance map:

• Zones that start with an "A" (A, AE, AH, AO) are 100-year floodplains that are determined by a Flood Insurance Study. In most instances, base flood elevations (the elevation of the predicted flood level) are derived from detailed hydraulic modeling.


• Zone X shows area outside the 100-year floodplain, with shaded Zone X being areas within the 500-year floodplain.


• Finally, floodways are located in the immediate vicinity of the stream and depict areas of high flood hazard.

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1. What is the 100-year floodplain?

The 100-year floodplain (or the regulatory floodplain) is the land that will flood during a storm event that has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year. This translates to a 26% chance of flooding within the life of a 30-year mortgage, and a 67% chance of flooding within a span of 100 years.

The event has also been called the 100-year floodplain, which is also sometimes referred to as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA). The floodplain management regulations set by the National Flood Insurance Program must be enforced within the SFHA by a community as a condition of participation in the Flood Insurance Program.

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1. When is garbage pickup day?

The pickup day for the entire Village is Wednesdays. 

2. Unincorporated Lisle residents:

Services for unincorporated residents will not change due to the Village of Lisle’s new service provider. Unincorporated residents are advised to contact their current waste hauling service provider if they have questions.

3. What is the cost of refuse and yard waste stickers?

The cost is $3.16 per sticker. Stickers can be used for either refuse or yard waste. 

4. Do I need different stickers for refuse and yard waste?

No. The same sticker can be used for both refuse and for yard waste pickups. Recycling services are also provided, free of charge (more information on recycling services below).

5. Where do I purchase Lakeshore stickers?

Lisle Locations:

• Lisle Village Hall, 925 Burlington Avenue, 630-271-4100
• Jewel Food Store, 1156 Maple Avenue, 630-964-5166
• Walgreen’s, 1010 Maple Avenue, 630-353-0252
  

Other Locations:
Please be sure to specify Incorporate Village of Lisle garbage and yard-waste stickers when purchasing from these locations:

Jewel, 127 E. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60540, 630-420-1818
Jewel, 1227 S. Naper Blvd., Naperville, IL 60540, 630-961-9050
Jewel, 30 Danada Square, Wheaton, IL 60187, 630-668-1172
Douglas Ace Hardware, 1212 S. Naper Boulevard, Naperville, IL 60540, 630-983-0200
Butera Foods, 1290 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville, IL 60540, 630-357-2000
Walgreens, 6S235 Steeple Run Drive, Naperville, IL 60540, 630-717-9333

6. What are the monthly cart program costs for Lakeshore Recycling Systems?

•35-gallon waste cart ($19.15/month)
•65-gallon waste cart ($20.15/month)
•95-gallon waste cart ($23.95/month)

Prices effective until July 2019

7. What does the subscription service include?

Subscription service with LRS offers three options; all include a waste container, either a 35-gallon, 65-gallon or 95-gallon container that are picked up weekly on Wednesdays (unless a holiday falls on a Wednesday, then service pickups will be on Thursdays). No stickers are needed if all items to be picked up fit in the container. If additional bags (plastic garbage bags) need to be put out for pickup, stickers are needed for each additional bag to be picked up.

8. What if I don’t have the subscription service and I want to dispose of garbage in a container that I purchased?

The size limit for resident-owned containers is a maximum of 35 gallons (which normally holds two full garbage bags). A sticker must be affixed to the container for it to be picked up. Additional bags of garbage can also be left out; one sticker is required to be affixed to each additional bag.

9. Is there a cost for recycling or recycling carts?

No. Recycling carts and services continue to be provided to Lisle residents free of charge. All Lisle residents with an individual driveway (single-family) will have a 65-gallon recycling cart delivered to their homes. A 35-gallon recycling cart will be provided to multi-family complexes.

10. What if I have larger items to dispose of, such as a couch, mattress or appliances?

LRS will pick up these items, but they will require stickers. Individual pieces of furniture require five (5) stickers each, and any appliances will require ten (10) stickers each. For more information and for questions, please contact LRS at 630-581-8650 or visit their website.  

11. Seasonal Yard Waste Subscription

Please contact LRS at 630-581-8650 or email Service@LRSrecycles.com to sign up for Seasonal Yard Waste services, which runs from the third week in March through the second week in December each year. This program includes recycling of food scrap materials.

The Seasonal Yard Waste subscription costs for LRS are:

65-gallon cart (yard waste and food scrap materials)    $125.00 per season

95-gallon cart (yard waste and food scrap materials)   $150.00 per season

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1. How does a French Market differ from a Farmer’s Market?

A French Market is a more organized form of a Farmer’s Market and offers a greater variety of merchandise. Vendors change weekly and offer diverse products including olive oils, plants, produce, freshly baked goods, jewelry, artwork, crafts, clothing, and much more.

2. When is the market open?

The 2021 French Market is held on Saturdays, from May 1 through Mid-October from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The French Market is located on Garfield Avenue, adjacent to beautiful PrairieWalk Pond in Downtown Lisle.  During COVID-19 the only animals allowed are service animals. 

3. Is there an admission or parking charge?

There is no admission fee to the French Market and parking is free.  

4. Where can I park to visit the French Market

Parking is available in the Garfield Parking Lot, on Main Street and in the Commuter Parking Lots.  Access the French Market via the Garden Walk, just east of the fountain on Main Street.  There is also parking on Burlington Avenue.

5. Do I have to sign up for the entire season if I become a vendor?

No, French Market vendors may choose the dates they want to lease space at the market. However, discounts are available for multiple sessions and for permanent vendors. Vendors may sign up for as many or as few days as they desire. The market can accommodate approximately 25 vendors each week. For more information, refer to the French Market Application. You may also call Market Manager Paula Gleason at 630-222-3403 or email her.

6. What are the registration charges?

Vendor rents vary depending on the season and products sold. View the French Market Application or call Market Manager Paula Gleason at 630-222-3403 or email her for more information.

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1. Why does Lisle need red light cameras?

Traffic studies show that running a red light is a problem at several intersections within the Village. The goal of the Red Light Camera Program is to change driver behavior by encouraging compliance with traffic signal laws through around-the-clock enforcement.

2. Why aren’t Police Officers monitoring these intersections?

The Lisle Police Department is committed to the safety of their residents, but no community can afford to police every red light intersection 24 hours a day. Traditional enforcement also creates a safety hazard for the violator, other drivers, pedestrians and the officer when police chase a violator through a red light. This technology frees up officers to assist and protect residents in other ways.

3. Is this simply a way for the Village to make money?

The objective of this program is to deter drivers from disobeying the law. There is no cost to the Village for installing, operating or maintaining the system. The program is completely violator funded.

4. What is the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program?

Deaths caused by red light running are increasing at more than 3 times the rate of increase for all other fatal crashes. Sadly, the victims are often occupants of other vehicles or pedestrians who happen to be in the intersection. (Source: 5. Is red light running really a problem?

Each year in the United States, running red lights results in nearly 200,000 crashes, more than 800 deaths and 180,000 injuries. Four our of 5 crashes happened within 150 feet of an intersection. Someone runs a red light every 5 minutes in rush hour. (Source: Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)

6. What is a red light violation?

There are 2 types of red light violations:

• Right turn on red without coming to a complete stop - You may be cited if you fail to bring your vehicle to a complete stop before turning right when the light is red. Turning right on red, after bringing your vehicle to a complete stop, is only allowed at intersections that do not have signs prohibiting such turns.
• Entering an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red - Motorists already in the intersection (waiting to make a turn for example) when the signal changes to red will not be cited.

7. What do I do if I receive a notice?

The fine is $100 for each violation.

8. How much time do I have to pay my red light violation notice?

You must pay the penalty fee on or before the due date on your violation notice. The due date is located on the top and bottom right of your Notice of Violation. Violators may view their digital images and video clip by logging onto the Red Light Violations online resource.

9. What are my options if I receive a violation?

Individuals receiving a violation notice have 2 options available: pay the fine or contest the violation. Payments may be made via mail, through a village specific toll-free number or on-line. Individuals wishing to contest may do so either by mail or by requesting an in person hearing.

The following are the only valid reasons for a contest:

• Police Officer already issued you a uniform traffic citation for the same violation (the citation issued by the Police Officer takes precedence over the violation notice)
• Vehicle or license plates were stolen and not recovered at the time of the violation
• Vehicle was leased or rented to another party and a written affidavit of the lessee of the vehicle and a lease agreement were submitted
• Vehicle was an emergency vehicle or lawfully participating in a funeral procession

10. What happens if I ignore the violation notice?

Failure to pay the penalty fee or to contest liability prior to the pay or contest date will result in a Determination of Liability being entered against you. You will be given additional time to pay, at which time, if payment has still not been received, a final Determination of Liability will be issued. If this notice goes unpaid, a late payment fee will be imposed and the fine increased. If this second notice remains unpaid, collections and an entry of a judgment against you may proceed. Failure to pay five violations may result in the owner’s drivers license being suspended.

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1. How do I keep pollutants out of stormwater?

• Limit your use of salt or de-icing chemicals in the winter
• Don’t over fertilize and limit the application of herbicides and pesticides
• Throw pet waste in the garbage or toilet
• Do not dump yard waste or waste into creeks or storm sewers. Keep grass clippings, leaves and branches out of the creeks and drainage easements
• Install a rain garden with deep rooted native plants to filter pollutants from water
• Wash the car without using detergent or soap or use a commercial car wash
• Keep your driveway free of vehicle leaks and spills by properly maintaining your vehicle
• Hazardous materials can be disposed of properly at City of Naperville's drop-off center
• Please report any chemicals such as paint or motor oil being poured into a storm sewer, ditch, or creek by calling the Village of Lisle Public Works Department at 630-271-4180

For more information, view some more clean water tips.

2. Why is pet waste a problem?

Fecal coliform comes from human waste, pet waste, and wildlife. To keep our waters clean, pet owners should pick up their pet waste from paved and landscaped areas and dispose of it properly so that is does not wash into storm drains, lakes, and rivers. Follow these pet waste tips:

• Carry a plastic bag on walks with pets


• Pick up pet waste and dispose of it in the trash or toilet


• Pet waste should not go in yard waste bins


• Do not dispose of pet waste in native growth and vegetative areas

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1. What streets will the work occur on during the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Program?

The following streets are included in this year’s program: Acorn Hill Court, Burning Tree Court, Canterbury Lane, Lillian Lane, Nottingham Court, Pine Tree Court, Pleasant Hill Lane, Schwartz Avenue, Southport Avenue, Twin Oaks Lane, White Birch Drive, White Oak Lane. To view a map of this year program, please click here.

2. What does the Street Rehabilitation Program do?

Each year, the Village prepares contract documents (plans and specifications) for the annual Street Rehabilitation Program. The scope of the proposed improvements typically include roadway grinding and resurfacing, concrete curb repair, and some ancillary curb and sidewalk removal/replacements at crossings to comply with ADA requirements.

Street selected are based upon an evaluation of factors such as the age of asphalt surface and a visual inspection of the asphalt condition and results of the Village’s 2021 Pavement Management Report.

3. Who oversees the work?

The Village’s resident engineer from Engineering Enterprises, Inc. will be on site daily throughout the construction period. Questions regarding the 2022 Annual Road Rehabilitation Program can be directed to Adam Hall, Assistant Public Works Director at ahall@villageoflisle.org or 630-271-4172.

4. How can I receive project updates?

Residents can sign up for email and text message notifications via NotifyMe by selecting the "Road Program" distribution list.

5. What is the Driveway Curb Replacement Program?

The Driveway Curb Replacement Program is offered to residents who have an interest in obtaining a smooth transition from the roadway to the driveway on the street being rehabbed during the 2022 Street Rehabilitation Program. This program is available to residents on streets that have curb and gutter only. The Village is offering an opportunity for these residents to cost share with the Village to obtain new curbing at the same time that road construction is being undertaken. This cost covers approximately ½ the cost for the contractor's work and materials required to remove/replace the curb, gutter and a portion of the driveway to smooth the transition between the roadway and your driveway. Residents who wish to participate in the program are instructed to complete an application form and submit payment. Application forms are available here. No work will occur without a submitted payment. 

6. Will I have access to my street during construction?

Streets will remain open to traffic. There may be minor delays in accessing certain segments of the street depending on the construction activity in progress.

7. Will I have access to my driveway during construction?

The contractor is instructed to provide driveway access as often as possible during work operations, with full access by the end of each work day. However, some exceptions will occur. When concrete curb or sidewalk is removed and replaced adjacent to your driveway, driveway access may be temporarily restricted for up to seven days or more while work occurs and the concrete cures. The contractor will deliver a notice, 24 hours in advance, to homeowners whose driveway will be affected. Residents are instructed to park on the street during this period. The Police Department will be notified of streets under construction and will not issue overnight parking tickets during the duration of the project.

8. What about parking during construction?

Parking on the street during construction hours from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday is prohibited during the project. If your driveway is inaccessible, arrangements have been made to allow overnight parking on your street and neighboring streets. The Police Department will be notified of streets under construction and will not issue overnight parking tickets during the duration of the project. If a parking ticket is inadvertently received, please contact the Police Department.

9. Will my asphalt driveway be restored after concrete work is completed?

Driveways will need to be patched after the completion of concrete work that occurs in locations where curb or sidewalk is replaced adjacent to a driveway. The patch will be made as neatly as possible. After the repair, there will be a visible line that separates the newly installed patch with the existing driveway. Sealcoating after the repair has been made can help minimize the difference of appearance between the two surfaces.

10. Will my concrete driveway be restored after concrete work is completed?

Concrete driveways are not typically damaged when sidewalk or curb removal is performed, but if damage occurs, please contact the Village.

11. How do I avoid getting oil on my vehicle or driveway?

As with any resurfacing project, before the placement of the asphalt surface, the contractor will spray a “tacky” oil based substance called tack coat. Prior to tack coat being applied, “Fresh Oil” signs will be placed immediately outside of the area where the work is to take place. Drivers are encouraged to proceed slowly at any time there appears to be fresh oil on the roadway as it will stick to vehicles and clothing.

12. Will my grass be restored after the contractor has removed sidewalk or curb adjacent to my house?

Grass areas impacted by the removal and replacement of concrete will be restored by the contractor.

13. Will garbage collection occur during the project?

Garbage and recycling collection will occur during the project. Please have garbage, recyclables and yard waste out at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled pick-up day. Lakeshore Recycling Systems may send a truck through before construction begins for the day.

14. What should I do if I have a dog fence, sump pump connection or irrigation system in my front parkway?

Private utilities may include, but are not limited to: lawn sprinkler systems, electric dog fence wires, sump pump discharges, underground wiring for decorative lighting, etc. It is the homeowner’s responsibility to have private utilities marked appropriately within the public right-of-way, which begins at the edge of your private property, and is generally the region between the sidewalk and the street. The Village and the Contractor are not responsible to pay for, or make repairs, to any private utility that is damaged within the right-of-way during construction, whether or not it is marked by the homeowner. Similarly, the Village and the Contractor are not responsible for any private landscaping located within the right-of-way that is damaged during construction. If there are excavations within the parkway area, the Contractor’s restoration will be limited to the installation of topsoil and sod.