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1. When is my street or sidewalk going to be repaired?

The Street Maintenance Program includes a map showing the streets targeted for resurfacing between 2024 to 2028. The program can be viewed here. It also includes a budget and an assessment of current street conditions.

Sidewalk conditions are not regularly inventoried Citywide; however, a list is kept of sidewalk hazards that are called in or noted by City staff. The Engineering Division advances sidewalk repair work based on this list and available funding. Less severe sidewalk hazards called in may be ground smooth or ramped with asphalt by Public Works Streets Division. 

Chronic pothole locations may be called into the Streets Division for more immediate attention by filling with temporary patch mix until a permanent repair can be made.

2. How can I tell if my property is in the floodplain and if mandatory purchase of flood insurance is required?

Aerial views of DeKalb floodplain properties can be obtained from the FEMA Mapping Service website within the Federal Emergency Management (FEMA) website. Information on the National Flooding Insurance Program can be found at Floodsmart.gov website. Or, the viewing of a paper copy of the flood maps is possible at the Engineering Division. The Engineering Division will also provide assistance with determining the flood zone and base flood elevation of the floodplain property by the resident, realtor or lender calling 815 748-2070.

3. What steps do I take to have parking changes made or a review of the speed limit in my neighborhood?

Traffic assistance can be reached for most details on parking and speed study requests. A request for a traffic study is generally a first step taken by submitting the web form to the City Manager or your alderman. An internal City committee called the Neighborhood Services Committee will review and process your request and contact you regarding parking or speed change possibilities. Ultimately any changes must occur by City Council action by passing an ordinance amendment to the Municipal Code. Traffic Assistance

4. How do I obtain an Overweight Truck Permit if I will be using City of DeKalb streets via oversized truck?

Effective September 1, 2017, the City of DeKalb will be implementing a new process for securing overweight/oversize permits. An online-based permitting system via www.oxcartpermits.com will replace the application by fax or email method. Permits forms submitted after August 31, 2017, will not be accepted or approved. Any company wanting to apply for an overweight/oversize permit for the City of DeKalb, on or after September 1, 2017, must utilize the Oxcart permitting system.

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