Living in Wardcliffe – Recommended Guidelines for All Residents
(It’s our community and our responsibility to keep it safe and clean.)

• Residents and their guests should not play music that can be heard by neighbors from inside their homes, on either side or across a street.
• Pedestrians should use the sidewalks or stay close to the curb, not walk down the middle of the street or in neighbor’s yards.
• Residents should make an attempt to know and provide help to senior citizens and handicapped residents.
• Residents should be concerned for the safety and well-being of children, making sure that they are not playing in the street or crossing streets in an unsafe manner. Children should be encouraged to play in their back yards whenever possible.
• Speeding above the neighborhood speed limit is never acceptable.
• Neighbors should notify parents of unsafe activities regarding their children.
• Car noise from mufflers and loud music should be kept to a minimum.
• When engaging in an outdoor event, residents shall respect their neighbor’s comfort and privacy.
• Residents and their visitors should not block street traffic or pose safety issues. Park in driveways when possible.
• In order to maintain/increase property values, property owners are encouraged to maintain, repair and upgrade their properties, including curb and gutter areas (remove weeds and grass growth in cracks).
• Lawns, trees, and shrubbery is to be maintained and grass cut as needed. Absentee homeowners are responsible for the upkeep of their property, even if it is rented.
• Garages and private driveways should be used for parking vehicles whenever possible.
• Vehicles should not be parked on unpaved surfaces.
• Horns are not doorbells. Residents and their guests should refrain from excessive use of car horns.
• To improve safety and security, dusk to dawn exterior lighting is encouraged.
• All animals should be kept on leashes or otherwise restricted from running freely in the neighborhood. Residents are responsible for the proper disposal of animal waste at all times.
• Show respect for your neighbors by not using foul or offensive language in public.
• Residents should report all suspicious or illegal activities to the Peoria Police Department (tel: 309-673-4521; call 911 in emergencies). City of Peoria Code Enforcement: 309-494-8654