CEC to Seek Public Input on DeKalb’s Weed Ordinance Thursday

CITIZENS’ ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

The DeKalb Citizens’ Environmental Commission (CEC) is hosting a public meeting on
July 6 at 5:00 P.M. to receive input from residents on the City’s “Weed Ordinance”
(Chapter 12 of the Municipal Code, par. 22). The meeting will be held at the City of
DeKalb, City Council Chambers 200 South Fourth Street DeKalb IL 60115. Citizens are
encouraged to attend and participate.

City ordinances restrict grassy vegetation growth to no more than 8” in height unless
naturalized areas on a property are approved as part of a master plan, which outlines
and identifies the property maintenance of that area. Homeowners and other property
owners desiring to incorporate naturalized areas into private landscapes are finding
themselves in violation of the City’s codes and wondering what they can do to make
their desired landscapes legal. Surrounding neighbors have filed complaints with the
City asking to have these owners cited and made to comply with the 8” height rule.
Written comments are welcome and should be received no later than JULY 6, 2017.

Please submit comments via mail or by email to:
Tim Holdeman, City Staff Liaison for the Citizens’ Environmental Commission
1216 Market Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

Email Address: Tim.Holdeman@CITYOFDEKALB.com
All comments will be shared with the Commission and included in the meeting minutes.