Ordinance Violations - Payment Options
Q: What are ordinance violations?
A: Ordinance violations are charges issued by municipal governments
for violations of local municipal rules. They are not considered
criminal matters. They are not recorded as criminal charges
and no criminal record results from an ordinance violation conviction.
Q: Whom can I contact for more information?
A: You can contact the Town of Normal Legal Department with
any questions:
- Telephone: (309) 454-9507
- Fax: (309) 454-9609
- E-mail: wkarplus@normal.org
Q. What options do I have available if I receive an ordinance
violation?
A: You have 2 options:
- You may appear in court and plead either guilty or not guilty
- You may pay a settlement at City Hall or online within 2 weeks of receiving the citation. Click here to pay online.
Q: Who is eligible to pay a settlement at City Hall?
A: First time offenders may pay the settlement amount
listed below within two weeks of receiving the ticket.
Q: What if I have a prior ordinance violation?
A: You may still pay a settlement if you pay an additional $100
more than the list settlement and if both the prior and current
violation are not for unlawful consumption or possession of alcohol.
Q. What if I receive multiple ordinance violations arising
out of a single incident?
A. MULTIPLE OFFENSES: If you receive more that one ordinance violation
arising out of a single incident, pay only the most serious charge
(the highest settlement amount ($)). If the charge due is the same
dollar amount on multiple violations, you can decide which violation
you pay. If you receive multiple violations and any one of these
does not appear on the list on the front, call the Legal Department
at 309 454 9597.
Q: What if this is my second violation for unlawful possession
or consumption of alcohol?
A: You may still settle at City Hall by paying $350 and attending
alcohol education class or obtaining a personal alcohol evaluation
by an Illinois licensed evaluator.
Q: Where do I sign up for alcohol education?
A: You can sign up for alcohol education at ISU's Health promotion
office in the Student Services Building at ISU. Call (309)
438-5613.
Q: Do I have to be an ISU student to sign up for alcohol education?
A: No, anyone can register for classes.
Q: What if I don't live in Bloomington/Normal? Can
I take alcohol education elsewhere?
A: Yes, you can take alcohol education elsewhere. However
the education provider must be pre-approved by the Town. Contact
the Town of Normal Legal Department at (309) 454-9507 for approved
programs.
Q: How can I pay the settlement?
A: You must sign the back of your citation and include this
with your payment. Payment should be made to the Town of Normal.
Cash, check, money order or credit cards are acceptable forms of
payment. Cash or credit card payments must be made in person.
You can also pay through our
Online
Citations system.
Q: How long do I have to pay the settlement?
A: You must pay the settlement within 2 weeks of receiving the
violation.
Q: May I make partial payments?
A: No. Only payments in full are accepted in settlement for
ordinance violations.
Q: Where do I send the citation and payment?
A: Legal Department, Town of Normal
100 E. Phoenix Ave.
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-9507
The business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm.
Q: What happens if I do not pay the settlement within 2 weeks
of receiving the citation?
A: You may pay the ordinance violation later than two weeks
after receiving it by paying an additional $25 or $50 late fee.
The $25 late fee applies before the first court appearance date
on your citation. Payment received on or after your first
court appearance date must be accompanied by a $50 late fee.
Q: What happens with my ticket if I pay the settlement?
A: The ticket is not filed with the court. The only record
of the charge is at City Hall.
Q: Why is it called a settlement?
A: By signing the settlement agreement, you release any claim
you may have against the Town and the Town releases its right to
prosecute you for the ordinance violation.
Q: How much do I have to pay?
A: Below is a list of amounts due for first time violators for frequently
issued citations.
| Section Number | Offense Description | Settlement |
|---|---|---|
| SEC. 6.4-17 | Open Burning | $100.00 |
| SEC. 8.1-9 | Obstructing Right-of-way | $100.00 |
| SEC. 8.5-2 | Cleaning of Street | $200.00 |
| SEC. 11.4-1 | BOCA Code Section 118.1 Occupancy without a Permit | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-1 | Gambling | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(1) | Disorderly Conduct (Breach of Peace) | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(2) | Disorderly Conduct (False Fire Alarm) | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(3) | Disorderly Conduct (False Bomb Alarm) | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(4) | Disorderly Conduct (False Police Report) | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(5) | Disorderly Conduct (Window Peeping) | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(6} | Disorderly Conduct (Public Urination) | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-2(7) | Fighting | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(1) | Possession of Open Alcoholic Liquor in a Public Place | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(2) | Unlawful Possession of Alcohol-Person Under 21 | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(3) | Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol- Person Under 21 | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(4) | Misrepresentation of Age | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(5) | Presenting False Identification | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(6) | Possession of Fraudulent I.D. | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(7) | Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor | $350.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(8) | Unlawful Sale of Alcohol - Clerk | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-3(9) | Unlawful Sale of Alcohol Unlicensed | $500.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-4 | Harmful Materials to Minors | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-4(B) | Exhibiting Harmful Material to Minor | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-4(E) | Minor Falsifying Age to Obtain Harmful Material | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-4(F) | Perusing by Minor | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-5 | Possession of Cannabis | $350.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-6 | Hunting | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-7 | Burning Without a Permit | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-8 | Missiles | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-11 | Discharge of Firearm | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-12 | Public Nudity | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-13 | Posting of Bills | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-15 | Climbing Telephone Poles | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-16 | Obstructing Exits | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-18 | Abandoned Refrigerator | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-19 | Assault | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-20 | Battery | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-22 | Criminal Damage to Property | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-23 | Criminal Trespass to Land | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-24 | Resisting or Delaying an Officer | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-25 | Assisting Escape | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-27 | Attempts | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-28 | Accessories | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-32 | Inoperable Vehicle | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-33 | Littering | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-34 | Park Hours | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-35(A) | Unlawful Sale of Tobacco to a Minor | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-35(B) | Unlawful Possession of Tobacco | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-36 | Curfew-when such consent to settle is signed by both the juvenile and a parent or legal guardian of the juvenile |
$ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-37 | Failure to Comply with Subpoenas | $200.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-38 | Constitution Trail Hours | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-39 | Horses on Trail | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-32 | Obscuring Chalk marks | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-41 | Truancy- (when such consent to settle is
signed by both the juvenile and a parent or legal guardian of the juvenile) |
$ 25.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-42 | Fireworks | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-43 | Furnishing False Information | $200.00 |
| SEC. 17.1-44 | Graffiti | $200.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-1 | Cruelty to Animals | $250.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-2 | Dangerous Animal at Large | $350.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-3 | Noisy Animals | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-4 | Strays | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-6 | Diseased Animals | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-7 | Unclean Stable | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-8 | Horses in Park | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-9 | Disruption of Garbage | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-10 | Rabies Tag | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-11 | Permitting a Dog to Run at Large | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-12 | Dangerous Dogs | $350.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-13 | Dog Bites | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-14 | Disturbing Quiet | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-15 | Sanitation | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-16 | Female Dog in Heat | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-17 | Rabies | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-18 | Unlawful Treatment of Dog | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.4-19 | Hindering Enforcement | $150.00 |
| SEC. 17.5-2 | Unlawful Operation of a Sound Amplifying Device | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.5-3 | Failure to Obtain Noise Permit | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.5-4 | Violation Noise Permit | $100.00 |
| SEC. 17.5-5 | Noise Within Multiple Family Structure | $100.00 |
| SEC. 21.1-6(D)(1) | Grass, Weeds in excess of 8" | $100.00 |
| SEC. 21.1-6(D)(2) | Trash and Debris | $100.00 |
| SEC. 3-8 | Graffiti | $200.00 |
| SEC. 22.3-2 | Transient Merchant/Itinerant Vendors | $250.00 |
| SEC. 22.4-1 | Solicitation | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 23.3-52 | Using Private Drive as a Thruway | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 23.8-8 | Traffic Violations committed on Bicycle | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 24.2-15 | Inoperable Vehicle | $ 50.00 |
| SEC. 24.2-17 | Non-licensed Multi-Family Structure | $100.00 |