§ 30.001 NAME OF CITY. The municipality of the City of Farmer City, DeWitt County, Illinois, shall continue to be a municipal corporation with the name Farmer City. (Ord. 568a, passed 3-18-91) § 30.002 BOUNDARIES. The city shall include all territory encompassed by its boundaries as of June 1, 1990, or as they are hereafter…
DetailsSection General Provisions 152.01 Short title 152.02 Definitions 152.03 Purpose 152.04 Compliance with zoning ordinance 152.05 Conflicting provisions; invalidity 152.06 Publication 152.07 Official comprehensive plan and official map; hearing; notice Subdivision Plat Requirements 152.20 Approval of subdivision plats to be in compliance with this chapter 152.21 Compliance with other regulations 152.22 Preliminary plat…
Details§ 50.01 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. AGENCY. The City Administrator or his designee, who is hereby invested with the authority and responsibility for the enactment and enforcement of this chapter. AIR GAP. The unobstructed vertical distance through…
Details§ 31.01 CREATION OF OFFICE. (A) There is created and established the position of City Administrator. This position replaces the former position of City Purchasing Agent. The position shall be considered an exempt position rather than a classified position of the city. (B) As an exempt position, the office of City Administrator shall not be…
Details§ 91.01 ENACTMENT. There is enacted for the public health, welfare and safety, the following nuisance regulations. (Ord. 533, passed 4-20-87) § 91.02 DEFINITION. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. PUBLIC NUISANCE. A thing, act, occupation, condition or use of…
Details§ 52.30 ESTABLISHMENT. There is hereby established rates and charges for the use of and for the service supplied by the electric system of the city, based upon the amount of electricity consumed and for facilities as provided in this subchapter. (Ord. 532, passed 4-6-87; Am. Ord. 625, passed 9-20-93; Am. Ord. 654, passed 9-5-95)…
Details§ 90.01 ADOPTING OF STATE LAWS, SUPPLEMENTAL. This chapter adopts and supplements the Animal Control Act of ILCS Ch. 510, Act 5, § 1 et seq. (Ord. 504, passed 1-3-83) § 90.02 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. ANIMAL. …
Details§ 34.15 TAX IMPOSED. A tax is imposed upon all persons engaged in the business of renting automobiles in this city at the rate of 1% of the gross receipts from those sales made in the course of such business while this subchapter is in effect, in accordance with the provisions of § 8-11-7 of…
Details§ 132.03 PUBLIC INTOXICATION. (A) No person shall within the city consume intoxicating liquor while located on the sidewalks, streets, parking lots or other municipal or public property in the city or permit any open bottle, container, can or other utensil containing intoxicating liquor to be placed or located upon any sidewalk, street, municipal parking…
Details§ 132.02 CURFEW FOR MINORS; HOURS; EXCEPTIONS; ENFORCEMENT. (A) Definitions. (1) CURFEW HOURS. (a) 11:00 p.m. on any Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday until 6:00 a.m. the following day; and (b) 12:01 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. on any Saturday or Sunday. (2) EMERGENCY. An unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls…
Details§ 92.15 DEFINITIONS. For the purposes of this subchapter, the words and phrases used herein shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them under the Illinois Snowmobile Registration and Safety Act, ILCS Ch. 625, Act 40, § 1-1, et seq., as thereafter amended. (Ord. 481, passed 2-18-80) § 92.16 SNOWMOBILE ROUTE DESIGNATIONS. (A) It shall…
Details§ 111.01 LICENSE REQUIRED. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to engage in the business of hawker or peddler of any merchandise, article or thing without having first obtained a license therefor. (Ord. 480, passed 2-4-80) Penalty, see § 111.99 § 111.02 APPLICATION FOR LICENSE. Applications for licenses shall be made…
Details§ 35.01 ESTABLISHMENT. There is hereby created the City Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) to prevent, minimize, repair, and alleviate injury or damage resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile actions or from natural or manmade disaster, in accordance with “The Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Act of 1975.” (Ord.…
Details§ 36.01 ESTABLISHMENT. There is hereby established a municipal ambulance service for the purpose of providing emergency transportation of sick, injured, wounded or otherwise incapacitated or helpless persons within the limits of the city and beyond the limits of the city where contractual agreements with local governmental units have been or may be made. (Ord.…
Details§ 92.01 CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS; PETITION AND PAYMENT. (A) Public sidewalks may be constructed upon petition signed by the owner or owners of real property abutting the line of the proposed sidewalk according to the provisions of this section and the rules and regulations of the Street and Alley Committee of the City Council.…
Details(CITY, state)—A little rain and temperatures hovering around 32 degrees are the right blend for an ice storm that can bring down trees and power lines. While ice-covered branches may be beautiful, heavy ice accumulation will pull down utility wires, disrupting electric and communication services. “A power line does not need to be sparking or…
DetailsA new year is a chance for a new beginning. If you want a new beginning that involves saving money, the Energy Education Council has the following tips: Heating and Cooling – Since heating and cooling is such a big cost, it is a good place to begin your savings. During winter, dress warmly and…
DetailsSpace heaters can be an attractive way to heat up a room or area when the weather is cold. However, space heaters can be dangerous if used incorrectly. The Safe Electricity program urges all members of a household to understand the importance of using space heaters safely and offers the following precautions for using electric…
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