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My neighbor’s downspout drains directly into my yard, is this legal?

No, Village code states that no sump pump, downspout, catch basin, drain tile, swimming pool, hot tub, or spa drain outfall, including temporary extensions added thereto, may direct water within ten feet of adjoining properties or otherwise affect drainage on adjoining properties, including, but not limited to, federal, state, county and village owned properties, thoroughfares...

My driveway culvert is damaged/heaved, what should I do?

Driveways, and the subsequent culvert, repairs are the responsibility of the homeowner. If you’re planning to have your culvert replaced, you must apply for an impervious surface/culvert permit.

How can I avoid basement backups during a heavy rain event?

While there are no guaranteed ways to prevent backups, there are a few things you can do to prevent the likelihood of one occurring in your home. During heavy rains, do not run the washer or dishwasher if you don’t have to. Also, limit the amount of time in the shower. Inspect your lateral and...

Why do I smell sewer gas coming from my floor drain?

This is most often caused by regular drying of the drain trap. Simply pour a bucket of water down the drain to see if this alleviates the problem. If your problem persists, contact a private plumber.

I have water coming through my floor drain in the basement, what should I do?

If a plumber deems it not a private property issue, please contact Dispatch at (414) 351-9900 and they will contact DPW. If the incident occurs during non-office hours, owners are encouraged to contact a private plumber and inform DPW at their earliest convenience.

What is a private lateral?

A private sanitary lateral is the pipe that connects your home (sinks, showers, toilets) to the Village’s sanitary sewer system. The private lateral ownership and maintenance responsibility is that of the property owner.

What is a bio retention system?

It is an underground stormwater management tool that is used to collect water under the surface and allow it to slowly disperse into the ground. It is constructed of stone, pea gravel, sand and finally dirt which will be replanted with grass.

What can I do to improve stormwater on my property?

The best way to improve stormwater is to allow for additional infiltration of water on your lawn (rain gardens). Also, rain barrels are useful ways to help recycle rainwater to use during drier times.

How do you know the tree that you are marking for removal is dead and need to be removed?

The Village contracted with a certified arborist who completed a Village tree right-of-way inspection which yields a condition report on every Village-owned tree. The trees being marked for removal have been declared dead or dying and too far gone by the certified arborist.

Does the Village come out to see if a tree is on my property?

The Village will make a determination if a tree is in the right-of-way. If it is not in the right-of-way, the survey can help determine if it is on the property. Sometimes there are metal stakes slightly under the ground at the corners of the property.

A tree fell in my backyard from a storm, does the Village of Bayside go onto private property to retrieve the tree?

No, the Village cannot go onto private property to retrieve a downed privately-owned tree. You will have to perform the work yourself or hire a private company. This Village cannot recommend any private companies

Can DPW come remove an EAB infected tree on my property?

First, the Village would need to see if the tree is in the right-of-way. The right-of-way is generally 10-15 feet back from the road, but varies throughout the Village. If the tree is on the right-of-way, the tree belongs to the Village of Bayside and Department of Public Works will remove it. If any of...

I ordered an Adopt-A-Tree from the Village, where will that go on my yard?

If you ordered a public tree, the tree will go in the right-of-way of your yard. The Village will give stakes for the resident to request where it goes. If you ordered a private tree, you have the choice of where the tree goes on your property.

My neighbor’s tree is growing into my yard and I would like to trim it – can I?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You are allowed to trim the tree to the property line; however, you cannot do so in a manner that would cause the tree future health issues.

My neighbor has a dead tree, who should I contact?

The Village encourages neighbors to communicate in order to prevent possible disagreements. You can submit a Service Request under myBlue and a police officer will assist with the issue.

One of my trees is dead/dying. I believe it is located in the Village right-of-way, what should I do?

Please contact Village Hall at 414-206-3915. A formal inspection will be done to determine tree health and ownership.

What is the yellow ribbon on my tree?

This is a tool the DPW uses to mark trees for removal.

Doesn’t my address show up when I dial 911?

If you are calling from a cell phone, the address does not come up. We may get latitude and longitude location for you as the caller if your phone call hits the tower correctly, however it won’t pinpoint your exact location.

Why am I asked so many questions by the 911 Telecommunicator? Doesn’t this delay the response to my emergency?

The Telecommunicator may ask you questions that you believe are irrelevant. Trust in the Telecommunicator’s training and experience, and they will guide you to provide the information needed by the police and fire departments to get you the quickest and most helpful response. There are multiple Telecommunicators working in the 911 center, and while you...

When should I not call 911?

911 is for immediate life-threatening emergencies. Do not call 911 for road/travel information, legal advice, civil matter questions, telephone directory assistance, or community event information. A telephone directory or internet sites have this information and numbers.

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