The City of Macomb, Illinois

Designated Holidays for Garbage Pickup

07-06-2004

Holidays observed by Waste Management:
New Year's Day
Memorial Day
Indepedence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day

ADAMS STREET MIXED USE DISTRICT (Draft Proposal)

06-29-2009

SUGGESTED PERMITTED USES:
Single, Duplex & Mutli-Family Housing
Residential Group Homes for Mentally Disabled
Restaurants (Sit down/eat in type);Alcohol Sales Permitted
Clothing & Shoe Sales
Books & Stationery, Supplies
Music, DVDs, CD's, I-Pods, Mp3s & Related Items
Sporting Goods
Internet Cafes & WIFI "Hot Spots"
Computer Sales & Service and Computer Accessories
Shirts, Jackets Screen-Printing & Sales
Photography Sales and Supplies
Floral Shops & Greenhouses
Convenience Stores without Fuel Sales
Office Equipment, Copy Services & Printing
Fraternity & Sorority Houses
Gift Shops, Novelty & Card Stores
Electronics, Communication Devices & Video Equipment
Musical Instruments
Jewelry and Piercings
Apartments Above or Combined with Permitted Commercial Establishments (Live/Work)
Bicycles & Exercise Equipment Sales
Bakeries & Snack/Sandwich Shops
Deli's, Speciality Foods, Ice Cream, Candy, etc.
Video Rentals & Sales
Barber & Beauty Shops
Dry Cleaners
Laundry Mats
Locksmiths
Tanning Spas
Eyewear & Optical, Optometrists
Boarding/Rooming Houses
Financial Institutions
Health & Nutrition Stores
Physicians & Dentists
SUGGESTED SPECIAL USES:
Places of Worship
Travel Agencies
Bed & Breakfasts
Recreational or Amusement Facilities
Health Clubs
Billiard Halls
Drug Stores/Pharmacies
Day Care Centers
Museums, Art Galleries
Parking Lots (public)
Restaurants (drive thru or carry out)
Professional or Service Offices (other than medical doctor's offices)
ATM (drive up)
Parking Garages (public/private)
Automobile Rentals
Bars and Taverns
Public Utility Equipment & Appurtenances
Hotel, Motel
Conversion of existing residential uses to commercial use
BULK REGULATIONS:
Density: Minimum of 1980 sq.ft/unit; Maximum of 20 units/acre(Density can be increased to a maximum of 28 units/acre through issuance of a special use permit)
Front: Minimum of 6' - Maximum of 15'
Side: 5' (10' when directly adjoining an R-1 or R-2 residential district)
Rear: 15' (20' when directly adjoining an R-1 or R-2 residential district)
Min. Lot Size: 6,500 Residential or Mixed Use/10,000 Commercial
Max Height: 40' (30' directly when adjoining an R-1 or R-2 residential district)
Lot Width: Min. of 60'
Parking Provision: 1.25 spaces/bedroom
Floor Area Ratio: 1.20 for Residential and 2.00 for Mixed or Commercial Uses
Sign Requirements: Same as regulations for the "D" Downtown District but excluding the use of sidewalk signs. Note: Stacked parking spaces in front of garages, (limited to one per bay), can be counted towards required residential parking
SPECIAL DISTRIC DESIGN GUIDELINES:
the unique design guidelines applicable to any development within the Adams Street Overlay District are as follows:
The front, primary entrance of the building should be oriented to Adams Street. On a corner lot however, the building may be oriented towards a street other than Adams provided that it nevertheless maintains a well-defined entrance on Adams Street.
Primarily building materials should be brick, stone, tile or horizontal wood clapboard with a maximum width of six inches. Brick and/or stone facades covering 50% or more of building frontage preferred.
Building frontage should occupy at least 50 percent of the Adams Street frontage.
No parking in front yards permitted.
Landscaped green or mulched area of a minimum of 6' width between front lot line and any building or pavement.
Manufactured and/or modular homes, "Butler", Morton and Quonset type buildings or prohibited.
Flat room construction of residential structures prohibited.
Note: Any of the aforementioned guidelines can be modified or waived through approval of an alternate site plan by the City Council following a public hearing and recommendation of the Planning Commission.
In acting upon any alternate site plan request, the Planning Commission and City Council shall approve such a site plan only if it finds that the overall development remains in harmony with the purpose, intent and overall design intent of the Adams Street corridor and that the failure to comply with the design guidelines does not negatively impact the character, usefulness and/or value of surrounding properties.
For more information regarding the Adams Street Mixed Use District, there will be a public hearing on Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 5:15 p.m. in City Hall, Council Chambers, 232 East Jackson Street.
Thank you.

MOSQUITO SPRAYING

05-26-2009

Starting on Monday, June 1, 2009, the City of Macomb will begin the annual mosquito control program. Spraying will take place throughout the summer months on Mondays and Wednesdays as follows:
Monday will be North of Jackson Street between 7:00 p.m. and midnight.
Wednesday will be South of Jackson Street between 7:00 p.m. and midnight.
If weather conditions are not conducive to spraying, then spraying operations will be rescheduled for the next available night when conditions warrant.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Public Works Department at 833.2821. Thank you for your cooperation.

PUBLIC NOTICE

04-07-2008

Effective May 1, 2008, the City of Macomb will no longer offer for sale materials and supplies to contractors or residents. The City has determined that sufficient retail and wholesale resources for supplies and materials exists in the Macomb trade area and the need for the City to offer material sales is no longer warranted.
Materials and supplies that will no longer be available include but are not limited to: water maters, plumbing parts, culvert pipe, sand, gravel and aggregate, asphalt patching material and road salt.
Standards for construction materials acceptable in the City of Macomb are defined by the City of Macomb Municipal Code and the Unified Development Code and related references. These standards and references can be obtained through the Building and Zoning Office, City Hall, 232 East Jackson Street and the Public Works Department, 233 Center Street.

WASTE MANAGEMENT YARD WASTE COLLECTION

02-04-2009

On MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009, Waste Management will begin seasonal curbside yard waste service for City of Macomb residents. A yard waste sticker will be required. Stickers may be purchased from Waste Management,designated retail outlets and at the City Hall Business Office. The cost of the sticker is $1.50.
Loose landscape waste, such as leaves, grass clippings, small branches not larger than 1/2 inch in diameter, etc. shall be either bagged in Kraft paper landscape waste bags or placed in trash containers labeled "Yard Waste". Limbs and branches not exceeding three (3) inches in diameter may be bundled and tied with twine; such bundles shall be no longer than four (4) feet in length and three (3) feet in diameter. All containers, bundles and bags must be tagged with a yard waste sticker in order to be picked up.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 309.833.2821. Thank you.

BURNING OF ICE STORM DEBRIS

01-27-2009

Due to the tremendous volume of debris resulting from the December ice storm, the City of Macomb has obtained an open burning exemption from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to dispose of storm debris.
The City will begin open burning at the Tower Road Yard Waste site on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 and continue until further notice. Burning will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. when wind and weather conditions are favorable. Burning will be conducted using best management practices under IEPA guidelines. Every effort will be made to minimize smoke and air quality impacts to the residents of Macomb.
Residents susceptible to respiratory problems or allergies may wish to consult with their physicians regarding any concerns about open burning.
Public Works appreciates the cooperation and patience of the public as we continue to clean up the storm damage.
If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department at 833-2821. Thanks you.