Orland Park does not officially recognize the Chicago-style 'dibs' tradition of saving cleared parking spaces with chairs or cones. Items left in the public right-of-way may be removed by Public Works as obstructions.
Unlike Chicago, where 'dibs' (using lawn chairs, cones, or other items to claim a shoveled parking spot after a snowstorm) is informally tolerated, Orland Park does not officially recognize the practice. Public streets are public property, and items placed in the right-of-way to reserve spaces may be considered obstructions or litter under village code. Public Works may remove such items, particularly if they impede snow removal, traffic, or pedestrian safety. Most Orland Park residents have driveways and garages, reducing reliance on street parking. Disputes over cleared spaces are not enforced by police. Contact Public Works at (708) 403-6350.
Items left in the public right-of-way may be removed without notice. Repeated obstruction or littering may result in citations under the village's general nuisance ordinances, with fines starting around $50.
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