2018

Ordinance Title
Date Passed
2018-001 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” for a Text Amendment Regarding Projecting Signs.
1/8/18
2018-002 Amending Chapter 64 "Smoking Regulations", Section 64.01 "Definitions", Section 64.02 "Prohibition of Smoking in Enclosed Public Places", and Section 64.04 "Smoking-Free Perimeters". Failed 2/26/18
2018-003 Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Upgrade Existing Cellular Antenna Equipment on Top of an Existing 16-Story Building Located at 507 E. Taylor Street (T-Mobile). 2/12/18
2018-004 Authorizing the Establishment of Tax Increment Financing Interested Parties Registries and Adopting Registration Rules for Such Registries. 2/26/18
2018-005 Amending Ordinance 2017-052 with Respect to the Amendment of Chapter 51 "Traffic", Schedule C "Parking Prohibited", Subsection 33 "Resident Parking Only, Tow Zone", Subsection 35 "No Parking 10:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M.", Subsection 36 "No Parking At Any Time, Tow Zone", Schedule I “Snow Emergency Routes”, and Adopting Section 51.32 "Resident Parking Permits For On-Street Parking". 2/12/18
2018-006 Amending the FY2018 Budget and Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property for Public Right-of-Way. (Reference Resolution 2018-011.) 2/12/18
2018-007 Abating Taxes Levied for the DeKalb Public Library and Corporate Purposes of the City of DeKalb, Illinois for the Tax Year 2017 (Library and Bonds). 3/12/18
2018-008 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance", Article 3 “Definitions,” Article 5 “Zoning District Regulations,” and Article 7 “Supplementary District Regulations" Regarding Self-Service Storage Facilities. 3/12/18
2018-009 Amending Chapter 64 “Smoking Regulations”, Section 64.16 “Tobacco/Smoking Sales, Use and Licensing” as it Pertains to Existing Retail Tobacco Stores. 3/12/18
2018-010 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget. 3/26/18
2018-011 Publication the Official Zoning Map of the City of DeKalb, Illinois.  3/26/18
2018-012 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Schedule C “Parking Prohibited”, Subsection 33 “Resident Parking Only, Tow Zone”, Subsection 36 “No Parking at Any Time, Tow Zone”, Subsection 53 “No Parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Tow Zone”, Subsection 54 “Two Hour Parking, Between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Tow Zone”, Subsection 55 “No Parking 1:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., Tow Zone”, and Amending Chapter 51, Schedule I, “Snow Routes.”   4/9/18
2018-013 Authorizing an FY2018 Tax Increment Financing Funding Agreement with Barb City Manor, Inc. and Amending the City of DeKalb FY2018 Budget.  3/26/18
2018-014 Authorizing an Amendment to Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.27(c)8 “Gambling Devices”, by Increasing the Fixed Number of Liquor Licenses for Establishments that Qualify as Video Gaming Establishments by One for the Property Located at 850-852 S. Fourth Street, Subject to Conditions.  3/26/18
2018-015 Authorizing an Amendment to Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.27(c)8 “Gambling Devices”, by Increasing the Fixed Number of Liquor Licenses for Establishments that Qualify as Video Gaming Establishments by One for the Property Located at 1221 W. Lincoln Highway, Subject to Conditions.  3/26/18
2018-016 Authorizing an Amendment to Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.27(c)8 “Gambling Devices”, by Increasing the Fixed Number of Liquor Licenses for Establishments that Qualify as Video Gaming Establishments by One for the Property Located at 110-124 E. Hillcrest Drive, Subject to Conditions.  3/6/18
2018-017 Amending Chapter 52 “Offenses Against Public Peace – Safety and Morals”, Subsection 52.130 “Parental Responsibility.” 4/23/18
2017-018 Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Allow for the Addition of a 32-Space Parking Lot at 821 S. 7th Street (Founders Elementary School). 4/9/18
2018-019 Amending Chapter 14 “Rooming Houses” by Adding Section 14.22 “Greek Housing Fire Safety”. 5/14/18
2018-020 Prohibiting the Use of Groundwater as a Potable Water Supply by the Installation or Use of Potable Water Supply Wells or by any other Method Within a Certain Area in the City of DeKalb. 5/14/18
2018-021 Authorizing an Amendment to Ordinance 1996-033 to Add Permitted and Special Uses to the Properties Located at 850, 890 and 930 Pappas Drive, and to Add Language that the “LC” Light Commercial District Regulations in the Unified Development Ordinance Shall be Used if Not Covered in the Planned Development Agreement. 5/14/18
2018-022 Authorizing Amendments to Planned Development Ordinance 2017-028 to Eliminate the Requirement for a Commercial Kitchen and Amend the Final Plans Regarding the Parking Lot, Handicap Accessibility and Landscaping for 1114 Blackhawk Road (Sigma NU Fraternity). 5/14/18
2018-023 Amending Chapter 24 “Building Code” for Miscellaneous Text Amendments. 5/14/18
2018-024 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Schedule C “Parking Prohibited”, Subsection 36 “No Parking at Any Time, Tow Zone”, and Subsection 53 “No Parking 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., Tow Zone”. 5/14/18
2018-025 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2017 Budget. 5/29/18
2018-026 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget. 5/29/18
2018-027 Establishing Compensation and Benefits for Elected Officials of the City of DeKalb. 8/13/18
2018-028 Authorizing a Zoning Map Amendment from the “GC” General Commercial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development - Commercial District; Approval of Planned Development Plan; and Waivers to the Unified Development Ordinance for the Property Located at 701 W. Lincoln Highway (Pizza Hut). 6/11/18
2018-029 Ordinance 2018-029 Ordinance 2018-029 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Schedule C “Parking Prohibited”, Subsections 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 47, 48, 53, 56, and 57; and Schedule E “Limited Parking”. 6/25/18
2018-030 Approving a Final Plat of Resubdivision - Lots 205 and 206 in Devonaire Farms Unit 2, Furrow Street (Steven L. Burski). 6/25/18
2018-031 Amending Chapter 50 “Citizens’ Environmental Commission”. 6/25/18
2018-032 Authorizing the City of DeKalb to Borrow Funds from the Public Water Supply Loan Program through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,700,000. 6/25/18
2018-033 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget. (Reference Resolution 2018-082) 6/25/18
2018-034 Setting a Date for and Approving a Public Notice of a Public Hearing and Meeting of the Joint Review Board Regarding the DeKalb Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project. 7/9/18
2018-035 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Public School to Approve Waivers to the Ground and Wall Sign Regulations as Allowed per Article 13.02.06 of the Unified Development Ordinance at 1121 School Street (Littlejohn Elementary School). 7/9/18
2018-036 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget as it Pertains to the Planned Improvements to the Annie Glidden Road and Fairview Drive Intersection. 7/9/18
2018-037 Amending Chapter 21 “Combined Planning and Zoning Commission”, Section 21.01 “Combined Planning and Zoning Commission”, Chapter 44 “Landmark Commission”, Section 44.03 “Membership”, Chapter 47 “Cultural Affairs Commission”, Section 47.03, “Terms”, Chapter 54 “Financial Administration”, Section 54.16 “Finance Advisory Committee”, and Chapter 65 “Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission”, Section 65.03 “Membership”, as Well as Extending Certain Terms of Office. 7/9/18
2018-038 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget as it Pertains to Tax Increment Financing Development Incentives. 7/9/18
2018-039 Amending Chapter 17 “Administrative Hearing Procedure”.  7/9/18
2018-040 Amending Chapter 6 “Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks” with the Addition of Subsection 6.60 “Small Wireless Facilities”, Providing for the Regulation of and Application for Small Wireless Facilities.  7/23/18
2018-041 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget as it Pertains to a Tax Increment Financing Development Incentive. 7/23/18
2018-042 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget in the Amount of $17,823 for the Remainder of the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan Contract with Camiros, Ltd. 8/13/18
2018-043 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget in the Amount of $56,689.60 for the Demolition of Certain Properties and Awarding a Partial Bid. 8/13/18
2018-044 Amending a Special Use Permit (Ordinance 2016-006) and Modifying Wall Signage Regulations on the Building Located at the Southwest Corner of E. Lincoln Highway and S. Fifth Street (444-460 E. Lincoln Highway (Dunkin’ Donuts). (Reference Ord 2016-006) 8/13/18
2018-045 Revising Chapter 6 "Streets, Alleys and Sidewalks”, by Adding Section 6.20-5 “Vegetation and Managed Natural Landscape”, and Amending Chapter 12 “Nuisances”, Section 12.01 “Nuisances Declared”, Subsection 22 “Weeds”, for the Purpose of Allowing Planned Natural Landscaping While Prohibiting Uncontrolled Growth of Vegetation. 8/27/18
2018-046 Authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Video Gaming Establishment at 850-852 S. 4th Street (Maisy’s). 8/27/18
2018-047 Authorizing a Zoning Map Amendment From the “LC” Light Commercial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development Commercial District, and Approval of a Planned Development Plan for a Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel (Northern Illinois Hotels, LLC) (Southwest Corner of Knolls Avenue South and South Annie Glidden Road). 9/24/18
2018-048 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.09 “Restrictions Generally Applicable. 9/10/18
2018-049 Authorizing a Fire Suppression System Agreement with Red Door, LLC to Provide a Loan from the City’s Water Fund for the Installation of Greek Sprinklers at 924 Greenbrier Road, and Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget. 9/24/18
2018-050 Amending Chapter 32 “Business Regulations” as it Pertains to Pawnbrokers within the City of DeKalb. 9/24/18
2018-051 Authorizing a Zoning Map Amendment from the "GC" General Commercial District to the "PD-C" Planned Development -Commercial District for 1786-1792 Sycamore Road (Dave Franzene). 9/24/18
2018-052 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 15 for Fatty’s and Culver’s. (PINs: 0821252006, 0821277014, 0821277015) 9/24/18
2018-053 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 16 for Popeye’s. (PINs: 0821276030, 0821276031, 0821276032) 9/24/18
2018-054 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 17 for University Village. (PINs: 0815301003, 0815301006, 0815301007, 0815301008, 0815301009) 9/24/18
2018-055 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 18 for University Plaza. (PIN: 0815351001) 9/24/18
2018-056 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 19 for First Rockford Nelson. (PINs: 0813126003, 0813126004) 9/24/18
2018-057 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 20 for Casey’s. (PINs: 0824451010, 0824454011) 9/24/18
2018-058 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 21 for Cornerstone. (PINs: 0822282011, 0822282012) 9/24/18
2018-059 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 22 for Sonic. (PIN: 0821276028) 9/24/18
2018-060 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 23 for Bandit’s Castle. (PINs: 0823163014, 0823163015) 9/24/18
2018-061 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 24 for 1114 Blackhawk Road. (PIN: 0815176021) 9/24/18
2018-062 Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Fehr-Graham & Associates, Inc. for the Purpose of Environmental Consulting at 1101 N. First Street in an Amount Not to Exceed $56,100, and Authorizing an Amendment to the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget for Said Expenses. 10/8/18
2018-063 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 25 For Home2 Suites. (PIN: 0821452003) 10/8/18
2018-064 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 26 For 1792 Sycamore Road. (PIN: 0813151041) 10/8/18
2018-065 Proposing the Establishment of Backup Special Service Area No. 27 For Plaza DeKalb. (PINs: 0823159035, 0823159046, 0823159050, 0823159051) 10/8/18
2018-066 Proposing the Establishment of An Active Special Service Area No. 28 For 924 Greenbrier Road. (PIN: 0815152004) 10/8/18
2018-067 Authorizing a Special Use Permit for a Church in Order to Approve a Waiver to Article 13.03.9 of the Unified Development Ordinance to Allow an Electronic Changeable Copy Sign (Digital Display Sign) at 1515 N. 1st Street (Hillcrest Covenant Church). 10/8/18
2018-068 Authorizing a Zoning Map Amendment from the “MFR-1” Multiple Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development Residential District for Property Located at 1211 Sycamore Road, and Authorizing a Zoning Map Amendment from the “SFR-2” Single Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development Residential District for property located at 1215 Sycamore Road (Adventure Works Counseling Center). 10/8/18
2018-069 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.25 “Hours for Sale of Alcohol”. 11/26/18
2018-070 Adopting Tax Increment Allocation Financing for the DeKalb Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area. 2/11/19
2018-071 Approving the City of DeKalb, IL DeKalb Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study, Redevelopment Plan and Project, and Housing Impact Study. 2/11/19
2018-072 Designating the Proposed DeKalb Central Business District Redevelopment Project Area Pursuant to the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. 2/11/19
2018-073 Adopting an Amendment to the City of DeKalb Central Area Tax Increment Financing District. 2/11/19
2018-074 Adopting an Amendment to the City of DeKalb Tax Increment Financing District No. 2. 2/11/19
2018-075 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget of the City of DeKalb, Illinois and Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to Tax Increment Financing. (By and Between City of DeKalb, DeKalb County, DeKalb Community Unit School District No. 428, DeKalb Township, DeKalb Township Road and Bridge District, DeKalb Park District, Kishwaukee Community College, DeKalb Public Library, DeKalb Forest Preserve District, and Kishwaukee Water Reclamation District.) Failed 11/26/18
2018-076 Authorizing Fire Suppression System Agreements with Mark Grossi in the Amount of $29,600, Phi Sigma Kappa Alumni Association of NIU, LLC in the Amount of $39,200, and 919 Greenbrier, LLC in the Amount of $36,400, to Provide Loans from the City’s Water Fund for the Installation of Greek Organization Sprinklers at 900 Greenbrier Road, 1300 Blackhawk Road, and 919 Greenbrier Road, Respectively, and Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget. 11/13/18
2018-077 Amending Chapter 1 “General Provisions”, by Adopting Section 1.23 “Collection of Fines or Charges”. 11/13/18
2018-078 Amending Chapter 23 "Unified Development Ordinance", Article 5.14 "RC-1” Residential Conservation District, to Establish a Procedure and Criteria for Allowing Single Family Attached Dwellings Having a Common Wall Along a Lot Line be Permitted with the Approval of a Special Use Permit. 11/13/18
2018-079 Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Allow the Resubdivision of a "RC-1" Residential Conservation District Zoned Lot into Two Single-Family Attached Lots in Accordance with Article 5.14 of the Unified Development Ordinance, and Approval of the Final Plat of Fant's Second Division (801-803 S. 2nd Street). (PIN: 08-22-477-053) 11/13/18
2018-080 Authorizing a Special Use Permit to Allow the Resubdivision of a "TFR" Two-Family Residential Zoned Lot into Two Single-Family Attached Lots in Accordance with Article 5.03.06 of the Unified Development Ordinance, and Approval of the Final Plat of Fant's First Division (722-724 Grove Street). (PIN: 08-23-338-004) 11/13/18
2018-081 Authorizing an Amendment to Ordinance 2017-011 to Add Additional Service Facilities to the List of Permitted Commercial Uses in Article II.C of the Ordinance Up to 2,000 Square Feet and to Increase the Maximum Square Footage Allowed for “Professional Service Offices” from 1,000 Square Feet to 2,000 Square Feet (106, 112, 118 and 124 E. Lincoln Highway, and 122 S. First Street) (Cornerstone DeKalb). (Reference Ord 2017-011) 11/13/18
2018-082 Authorizing an Amendment to Ordinance 2017-036 to Allow Additional Service Facilities to the List of Permitted Commercial Uses in Article II.C of the Ordinance Up to 2,000 Square Feet and to Increase the Maximum Square Footage Allowed for “Professional Service Offices” from 1,000 Square Feet to 2,000 Square Feet (203, 209, 223 and 229 E. Lincoln Highway) (Plaza DeKalb). (Reference Ord 2017-036) 11/13/18
2018-083 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget and Authorizing a Supplemental Payment of $250,000 to the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative. 11/13/18
2018-084 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 Budget, and Authorizing a Declaration of Surplus from Tax Increment Financing District 2. Failed 11/26/18
2018-085 Adopting Chapter 37 "Tax Increment Financing Regulations". 2/11/19
2018-086 Authorizing the 2018 Levy and 2019 Collection of Taxes In and For the Corporate and Municipal Purposes and Special Service Areas of the City of DeKalb for the Fiscal Year 2019. 12/10/18
2018-087 Abating Taxes Levied for Corporate Purposes of the City of DeKalb for the Tax Levy Year 2018 (Bonds). 12/10/18
2018-088 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.24 “Powers of the Liquor Commissioner”, as it Pertains to Providing a Process for Granting Deviations from Otherwise Applicable Distance Setback Requirements. 12/10/18
2018-089 Amending Chapter 30 “Official Comprehensive Plan", Section 30.01 “Adoption”, by Adopting the Annie Glidden North Revitalization Plan. 11/26/18
2018-090 Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of DeKalb, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 in the Amount of $96,147,332.00, and Approving Related Regulations Having Financial Impact. 12/18/18
2018-091 Amending Chapter 67 “Body Art Establishments (Tattooing)”, Section 67.03 “Qualifications for Body Art Establishment License”. 12/18/18
2018-092 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2018 (FY2018) Budget and Authorizing a Declaration of Surplus from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District No. 2. 12/18/18