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City of Chillicothe, IL permit planning guide
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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City of Chillicothe - APPENDIX A - TRAFFIC SCHEDULE
Cedar Street:No person shall park any vehicle for more than 15 minutes between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. in the first two spaces west of the parking lot entrance on the north side of Cedar Street between Second Street and Third Street.Fourth Street:No person shall park any vehicle on that portion of Fourth Street which lies within the city limits.Hickory Street:No person shall park any vehicle on the north side of Hickory Street between Benedict Street and Santa Fe Avenue.Hillcrest Drive:No person shall park any vehicle at any time upon Hillcrest Drive between Stillwater Drive and Illinois State Route 29 (Fourth Street).Matthews Street:No person shall park any vehicle on the south side of Matthews Street between Finney Street and Logan Street.Moffit Street:No person shall park any vehicle on the north side of Moffit Street between Fourth Street and Fifth Street.Second Street:A.Each person who shall park a vehicle upon Second Street between the boundaries of Elm Street and Cedar Street shall park the same parallel with the curb.B.No person shall park a vehicle upon the roadway side of any vehicle parked at the edge or curb of Second Street between the boundaries of Elm
Section 1. - Parking regulations for specific streets · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Chillicothe - Chapter 102 - VEGETATION
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:City-owned property means property located within the city limits which is either:(1)Owned by the city in fee simple; or(2)Impliedly or expressly dedicated to the city.Park trees means trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation in public parks having individual names and all areas owned by the city or to which the public has free access as a park.Property owner means the owner of record or the contract purchaser of any parcel of land.Shrub means any multiple stemmed woody perennial plant.Street trees means trees, shrubs, bushes and all other woody vegetation on land lying within the city right-of-way for all streets, avenues, alleys or ways within the city. The city is the owner of any such trees, whether planted by a private citizen, business or through a city-sponsored program.Tree means any woody perennial having one or more central stems. Trees are further subdivided into three classes according to height as follows:(1)Small: Mature height of less than 20 feet.(2)Medium: Mature heigh
Sec. 102-31. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Chillicothe - General
____________Published in 2001 by Order of the City Council____________Adopted: March 26, 2001Effective: March 26, 2001____________OFFICIALSof theCITY OFCHILLICOTHE, ILLINOISAT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION____________Troy A. Childers, Sr.Mayor____________Judith L. Cantwell (Ward 4)Paul W. Crull (Ward 3)Richard Eckstein (Ward 2)R. Paul Gollnitz (Ward 3)Steven Wenger (Ward 1)Donald Z. White (Ward 1)Melvin D. Witte (Ward 4)Neil Young (Ward 2)City Council____________Sharon A. CrabelCity Clerk____________Irvin L. LattaCity Treasurer____________Michael SeghettiCity AttorneyCURRENT OFFICIALSof theCITY OFCHILLICOTHE, ILLINOIS____________Michael D. HughesMayor____________Dean Braun (Ward 4)Barry Bredeman (Ward 2)Patricia Westerman-Connor (Ward 3)Courtney Gehrig (Ward 2)Dennis C. Gould (Ward 1)Jeffrey D. Jenkins (Ward 1)Gary Sharp (Ward 4)Jacob Vanbruwaene (Ward 3)City Council____________Margaret E. HurdCity Clerk____________B. L. BredemanCity Treasurer____________Kevin DayCity AttorneyPREFACEThis Code constitutes a recodification of the general and permanent ordinances of the City of Chillicothe, Illinois.Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the 1996 Code, as supplement
Untitled · p. 1 · Open sourceCity of Chillicothe - Chapter 102 - VEGETATION
(a)Purpose. The purpose of this article is to promote and protect the public health, safety and general welfare by providing for the regulation of the planting, maintenance and removal of trees, shrubs and other ornamental plants within the city as follows:(1)Encourage the planting and maintenance of trees, shrubbery and flowers by government and civic agencies, commercial establishments and homeowners;(2)Assist in the preservation of the natural beauty of the Chillicothe area; and(3)Provide recognition to those who have done an outstanding job in building, architectural design or landscaping, or who have contributed in some other way to the beauty of the Chillicothe community;(4)To initiate beautification projects within city public spaces.(b)Intent. It is the intent of the mayor and city council that this article shall be construed to promote the following:(1)The planting, maintenance, restoration and survival of desirable trees, shrubs, and other ornamental plants within the city; and(2)The protection of the residents of the city from personal injury and property damage and the protection of the city from property damage caused or threatened by the improper planting, maintenance
Sec. 102-32. - Purpose and intent of article · p. 2 · Open sourceCity of Chillicothe - APPENDIX A - TRAFFIC SCHEDULE
Vehicles and mobile homes: No vehicle or motor vehicle or mobile home, as mobile home is defined in section 58-1 of this Code, shall be parked during the period from May 1 to October 1 of each year on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, at any time, along the streets in the City, said streets being described as follows:Elm Street, northerly side, from Front Street to the alley situated between Front Street and First Street.Elm Street, southerly side, from the alley between First Street and Front Street to Front Street.Front Street, easterly side, from Elm Street to the exit from the parking lot.Front Street, westerly side, from Walnut Street to Elm Street.Second Street, west side, immediately in front of the Town Theatre.Walnut Street, northerly side, from First Street easterly to the Illinois River.Walnut Street, southerly side, and Front Street.Santa Fe Avenue, west side, between McDowell Street and Sunnyside Street.(Ord. No. 10-09-16, § 1, 9-27-2010; Ord. No. 17-10-27, § 1, 10-23-2017)
Section 2. - Restricted and no parking areas · p. 2 · Open sourceCity of Chillicothe - APPENDIX A - TRAFFIC SCHEDULE
There shall be a stop sign erected at intersections of all streets entering upon through streets in the city, and it shall be the duty of any person driving or operating any motor vehicle to come to a full stop before entering upon or crossing said through street. The following streets are hereby designated as through streets:Ash Street at its intersection with Third Street.Beech Street at its intersection with Benedict Street.Beech Street at its intersection with Third Street.Benedict Street at its intersection with Cedar Street.Benedict Street at its intersection with Matthews Street.Benedict Street at its intersection with Sycamore Street.North Benedict Street between the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad tracks and Truitt Avenue.Bradley Avenue at its intersections with Donald Street, Williams Drive, Evergreen Drive, Beech Street, Elm Street, Pine Court, Chestnut Street, Fletcher Lane and Cedar Court.Cedar Street at its intersection with Fifth Street.Cedar Street at its intersection with Finney Street.Cedar Street at its intersection with Third Street.Chestnut Street at its intersection with First Street.Chestnut Street at its intersection with Third Street.Cloverdale Road
Section 4. - Through streets · p. 3 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Chillicothe permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in City of Chillicothe, IL?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Chillicothe?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in City of Chillicothe, IL?
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