2020 Ordinances

Ordinance Title Date Approved
2020-001 Authorizing Boundary Modifications to the Area Known as the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone, Vacant Ground Addition, Option 2.  1/13/20
2020-002 Approving a Second Amendment to the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement.  1/13/20
2020-003 Amending the Property Tax Abatement Qualifying Criteria and Definitions in the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone. 1/13/20
2020-004 Approving a Third Amendment to the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement. 1/13/20
2020-005 Amending Chapter 35 “Towing”, Chapter 52 “Offenses Against Public Peace – Safety and Morals”, and Chapter 64 “Smoking Regulations” to Conform to New Cannabis and Tobacco Laws.  2/10/20
2020-006 Authorizing an Amendment to Ordinance 2019-065 for the Northern Illinois University Annual Contribution for Integrated Transit Services.  1/27/20
2020-007 Amending the FY2020 Budget and Approving the Purchase of Genesis Battery Powered Hydraulic Extrications Tools in an Amount Not to Exceed $21,700.  1/27/20
2020-008 Proposing the Establishment of an Active Special Service Area Number 29 for Market Square Shopping Center and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Proceedings in Connection Therewith. 1/27/20
2020-009 Authorizing a Tax Increment Financing Development Incentive Agreement with Rosa Balli for the Rehabilitation of the Property Located at 206 E. Lincoln Highway. 2/24/20
2020-010 Authorizing the Vacation of 5,774 Square Feet of Public Right-of-Way at John Street and Lincoln Highway, and Sale of Same to Richoz Enterprises, LLC in the Amount of $8,500. 2/24/20
2020-011 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Schedule C “Parking Prohibited”, Section 18 “No Parking at Any Time Except For Residents: Tow Zone”, and Schedule E “Limited Parking”, Subsection “Ten Minutes, for the Purpose of Loading and Unloading Persons”, as it Pertains to a Parking Restriction for Portions of Barb Boulevard, and the Entirety of Hedge Drive, Loren Drive, Northern Court, and University Drive.  Tabled 2/24/20
2020-012 Approving a Special Use Permit for the Co-Location of Cell Antennas and Associated Equipment at 1500 S. 7th Street (Verizon Wireless).  2/24/20
2020-013 Publishing the Official Zoning Map of the City of DeKalb.  3/9/20
2020-014 Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow for a Drive-Through in Conjunction with a Coffee and Ice Cream Shop to be Located at 1406 Sycamore Road (Jim Mason- JLAR, LLC). 3/9/20
2020-015 Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow for a Private Therapeutic Day School to Locate in the Former Chesebro Elementary School Located at 900 E. Garden Street (Dekalb Community Unit School District #428). 3/9/20
2020-016 Authorizing Comprehensive Amendments to Chapter 14 “Rooming Houses”.  3/23/20
2020-017 Providing Relief Related to Executive Order 2020-07 by Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors” to Add a New Section 38.35 “Provisional Package Liquor License” and Amending Section 38.08 “Term of Licenses and License Fees.   3/23/20
2020-018 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.07 “Classifications of Liquor Licenses”, by Adding License Classification “Auditorium”, and Amending Section 38.08 “Term of Licenses and License Fees”. 4/27/20
2020-019 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” Authorizing Text Amendments to Article 13 “Signs” and Article 18 “Appeals and Variances”.  3/23/20
2020-020 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Vehicle Tow Facility and Storage Yard Located at 110 Industrial Drive (J&S Tri-State Recovery and Towing).  4/13/20
2020-021 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Drive-Through Restaurant with an Outdoor Seating Area, and Approving a Final Plan for 2411 Sycamore Road (Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers). 3/23/20
2020-022 Amending Chapter 55 “Hotels and Motels”, Section 55.04 “Transmittal of Tax Revenue”, and Chapter 60 “Restaurant, Bar and Package Liquor Tax”, Section 60.08 “Failure to File Return and Pay Tax” to Provide Economic Relief Related To COVID-19.   3/26/20
2020-023 Authorizing an Annexation and Development Agreement with Ventus Tech Services, LLC.  4/27/20
2020-024 Authorizing a Tax Increment Financing Development Incentive Agreement with Gullie, LLC for the Remodeling of the Property Located at 260 E. Lincoln Highway. 4/13/20
2020-025 Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of DeKalb (Project Ventus).  4/27/20
2020-026 Approving the Zoning Petition of Ventus Tech Services, LLC to Rezone Certain Property to “PD-I” Planned Development Industrial, and to Approve Plans and Plat of Subdivision for the Development of an Approximately 970,000 Square Foot Data Center and Accessory Uses with an Option to Develop Additional Data Center Buildings and Associated Developments, and Approving the Zoning Petition of the City of DeKalb to Authorize Text Amendments to Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance” of the Municipal Code of the City of DeKalb to Add “Data Center” into the List of Permitted Uses Allowed within the City’s Industrial Zoning Districts (Project Ventus). 4/27/20
2020-027 Vacating a Certain Portion of Crego Road in the City of DeKalb (Project Ventus).  4/27/20
2020-028 Authorizing Amendments to Ordinance 2019-004 to Modify Setbacks and Other Provisions, and to Approve a Final Plat of Resubdivision for the Northland Plaza Shopping Center on Sycamore Road (B33 Northland Plaza, LLC).  4/27/20
2020-029 Approving a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Business Establishment for an Adult Use and Medical Cannabis Dispensary at 818 W. Lincoln Highway (NuMed Partners, LLC).  4/27/20
2020-030 Establishing an Active Special Service Area for Market Square (SSA 29).  4/27/20
2020-031 Authorizing an Effective Electrical Utility Tax Rate for Electricity Used or Consumed by Ventus Tech Services, LLC (Project Ventus).    5/11/20
2020-032 Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate from the Margaret L. & James D. Gormley Trust (Trust 40-35660) (and Approving the Right of Way Plat) for the Development of Afton Road.  5/26/20
2020-033 Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate from William E. Walter (and Approving the Right of Way Plat) for the Development of Afton Road. 5/26/20
2020-034 Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate from Michael F. Walter (and Approving the Right of Way Plat) for the Development of Afton Road.  5/26/20
2020-035 Authorizing the Purchase of Real Estate from Steven L. Bemis (and Approving the Right of Way Plat) for the Development of Afton Road.   5/26/20
2020-036 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2019 Budget. 5/26/20
2020-037 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2020 Budget to Address the Economic Impact of COVID-19. 5/26/20
2020-038 Authorizing Boundary Modifications to the Area Known as the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone (Syngenta).   5/26/20
2020-039 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Section 51.20 “Parades, Processions and Marches”, by Adding “Runs, Walks and Rides”.  6/8/20
2020-040 Amending Chapter 35 “Towing Policy”. (Amended Sections: 35.02 “Compliance with Applicable Laws”, 35.04 “City of DeKalb Tow Rotation”, 35.05 “Orders for Towing and Impounding of Vehicles by City”, 35.15 “Licenses”, and 35.16 “Penalties”.) 6/8/20
2020-041 Approving a Rezoning from “CBD” Central Business District to “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial District, and Approving a Preliminary and Final Development Plan to Allow for a Building Contractor’s Office and Materials Storage at 421 Grove Street (Christa and Matt Gehrke).  6/22/20
2020-042 Approving a Rezoning from the “GC” General Commercial District to the “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial District, and Approving a Preliminary and Final Development Plan to Accommodate a Four-Story Executive Suites Residential Complex with 59 Dwelling Units and Ground Level Commercial Space with a Banquet/Conference Room at 2675 Sycamore Road (2675 Sycamore Road Development, LLC – Isaac Suites).  6/8/20
2020-043 Approving a Development Agreement with Swedberg & Associates, Inc. (421 Grove Street).  6/22/20
2020-044 Authorizing an Amendment to the Special Use Permit Approved by Ordinance 2017-031 in Order to Extend the Timeframe for a Modular Classroom to Remain on the Site at 1121 School Street (Littlejohn Elementary School). 6/22/20
2020-045 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2020 Budget (Motor Fuel Tax Fund 210).   7/13/20
2020-046 Approving an Annexation and Development Agreement with the DeKalb First United Methodist Church to Allow for Construction of an Approximately 7,730 Square Foot Church and Accessory Uses for Approximately 16 Acres of Property Located Along the West Side of N. Annie Glidden Road Across from the DeKalb County Health Facility Campus. 7/27/20
2020-047 Approving the Annexation of Certain Property to the City of DeKalb (DeKalb First United Methodist Church).  7/27/20
2020-048 Approving the Zoning Petition by DeKalb First United Methodist Church to Rezone Certain Property Along the West Side of N. Annie Glidden Road from “SFR-1” Single-Family Residential District to the “PD-R” Planned Development Residential District, Approving an Amendment to Ordinance 1994-074, and Approving the Concept Plan, Architectural Elevations, Landscape Plan, and Plat of Dedication to Allow for the Development of an Approximately 7,730 Square Foot Church and Accessory Uses (DeKalb First United Methodist Church).  7/27/20
2020-049 Amending Chapter 51 “Traffic”, Schedule Q “Speed Restrictions” as it Pertains to the Reduction of the Speed Limit for Gurler Road from the East City Limits to the West City Limits. 7/27/20
2020-050 Amending Chapter 4 “Police Department”, Section 4.13 “Police Pension Board,” as it Pertains to the Residency of Members of the Police Pension Board Appointed by the Mayor.  No Action Taken 8/24/20
2020-051 Amending Chapter 8 “City Officials and Employees Ethics Act” as it Pertains to the Workplace Transparency Act. 8/24/20
2020-052 Amending Chapter 52 “Offenses Against Public Peace – Safety and Morals” by Adding Section 52.05 “Criminal Housing Management.”  8/24/20
2020-053 Approving a First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Park 88 Development Agreement to Remove a 3.3 Acre “Public Use” Site in the Park 88 Development Located Along Macom Drive. 8/10/20
2020-054 Amending Chapter 9 “Establishment of Fees” as it Pertains to Modifying the Filing Fees for Annexation, Zoning, and Plat Petitions. 8/24/20
2020-055 Amending Chapter 38 “Intoxicating Liquors”, Section 38.07 “Classifications of Liquor Licenses”, by Adding New Classification “Laundromats”. 9/28/20
2020-056 Vacating an Alley Between Oak Street and Locust Street, East of N. Fourth Street (Agora Tower). 8/24/20
2020-057 Proposing the Establishment of City of DeKalb Special Service Area Number 30 (Hunter Ridgebrook Properties and 912 Edgebrook) and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Proceedings in Connection Therewith. 9/14/20
2020-058 Approving the Rezoning of 822 E. Lincoln Highway from “TFR” Two-Family Residential District to “LC” Light Commercial District (Kelly and Natalie Diehl).  9/14/20
2020-059 Approving the Final Plat of the Goldman Resubdivision (Lots 49 and 50 in the Bridges of Rivermist Unit 2 Subdivision). 9/14/20
2020-060 Pertaining to the Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Financial Support Program (Local Cure Program).  9/14/20
2020-061 Amending Chapter 52 “Offenses Against Public Peace – Safety and Morals”, Section 52.02 “Disorderly Conduct”, and Section 52.411 “Nuisance Gatherings”, in Order to Prohibit the Violation of Emergency Public Health Orders.  9/14/20
2020-062 Amending the Fiscal Year-End December 31, 2020 Budget.  9/28/20
2020-063 Authorizing the Issuance of Not to Exceed $2,000,000 in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2020, of the City of DeKalb, Illinois. 9/28/20
2020-064 Establishing Revised Compensation and Benefits for the Elected Officials of the City of DeKalb.  
 10/26/20
2020-065 Authorizing Boundary Modifications to the Area Known as the DeKalb County Enterprise Zone (Conserv FS).  10/12/20
2020-066 Approving the Rezoning of 200 S. Fourth Street from the “CBD” Central Business District to the “PD-R” Planned Development – Residential District and the Planned Development Preliminary Plan (Johann DeKalb Suites).  10/26/20
2020-067 Authorizing the Northern Illinois University Annual Contribution for Integrated Transit Services. 11/9/20
2020-068 Approving a Special Use Permit for 2022 Sycamore Road for a Video Gaming Establishment (CJ’s Gaming).  11/9/20
2020-069 Authorizing the 2020 Levy and 2021 Collection of Taxes in and for the Corporate and Municipal Purposes and Special Service Areas of the City of DeKalb for Fiscal Year 2021. 12/14/20
2020-070 Abating Taxes Levied for Corporate Purposes of the City of DeKalb, Illinois for the Tax Year 2020 (Bonds).  12/14/20
2020-071 Adopting the Annual Budget of the City of DeKalb, Illinois for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2021, and Ending December 31, 2021.  12/14/20
2020-072 Amending Chapter 23 “Unified Development Ordinance”, Article 5.07 “LC” Light Commercial District, Article 5.08 “GC” General Commercial District”, and Article 5.11 “LI” Light Industrial District”, by Adding Automobile, Truck, Trailer and Recreational Sales to the “LC” Light Commercial District as a Special Use and Adding Trailer Rental and Sales as a Permitted Use to the “GC” General Commercial District and “LI” Light Industrial District.  11/23/20
2020-073 Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Trailer Rental Storage at 1011-1027 W. Hillcrest Drive (U-Haul). 11/23/20
2020-074 Establishing City of DeKalb Special Service Area Number 30 (Hunter Ridgebrook Properties and 912 Edgebrook Drive).  12/14/20
2020-075 Approving the Final Plat of the Theisen Resubdivision (1100 S. Seventh Street).  12/14/20
2020-076 Approving the Final Plat of Subdivision of ChicagoWest Business Center (DeKalb 343, LLC) (Gurler Road).  12/14/20
2020-077 Approving the Rezoning of 217 Franklin Street from the “CBD” Central Business District to the “PD-C” Planned Development – Commercial District and the Planned Development Preliminary Plan (Safe Passage).  12/14/20
2020-078 Vacating an Alley Between Grove Street, S. Fourth Street, Franklin Street, and S. Fifth Street. (Johann DeKalb Suites).  12/28/20
2020-079 Amending Chapter 2, “City Council,” by Deleting Section 2.06, “Committee of the Whole Meetings,” and Approving the 2021 Schedule of Meetings.  12/28/20