The 2024 Community Garage Sales will be taking place July 11th, 12th, and 13th! To have your address included on the map, please contact City Hall at (815) 784-2327. A list of sales will be posted the week of the sales.
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UDO Update- Share Your Feedback Here!
The City of Genoa its Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). This ordinance establishes development regulations in the City of Genoa. A few examples include:
- setbacks
- zoning types
- signage
- use charts
- lighting
The City of Genoa and local stakeholders will embark on a community-based process that will align Genoa’s development regulations, land-use practices, and community vision with its 2023 Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This updated UDO will help direct Genoa’s future growth and build its economic strength.
We are currently collecting public feedback regarding zoning, land use, and development via the link here.
Community Connections Night June 18
With State Senator Andrew Chesney, for more information, click here!
Genoa Days this week June 5 – 8
For more information, click here!
June Newsletter
The June Newsletter is here!
June 15th Watershed Bus Tour
Spend the day on the Central South Branch Kishwaukee River Watershed Bus Tour! This event is taking place on June 15th. For more information, click here.
2024 Community Garage Sales
The 2024 Community Garage Sales will be taking place July 11th, 12th, and 13th!
Arbor Day Celebration
On Friday, April 26th City of Genoa hosted our annual Arbor Day celebration by planting a Swamp White Oak tree. The tree was dedicated to Jan Melton, retired City Arborist and 30-year Tree City USA award winner. Residents and Public Works employees were in attendance as Mayor Brust presented Jan with a plaque to show our sincerest appreciation. In addition to being the City Arborist, Jan pioneered the Genoa Prairie and Woodland for all to enjoy. Thank you Jan for all that you do for Genoa!
April Newsletter
The April Newsletter is here!
Watershed Goals Workshop
The City is hosting a Watershed Goals Workshop in conjunction with Watershed Steering Committee of the Central South Branch of the Kishwaukee River. The workshop will take place on April 18th, 6 pm a City Hall. We encourage those who live or own property within the watershed to attend the workshop to help the Watershed Steering Committee focus on efforts to restore impaired waters and protect unimpaired waters within the watershed.
For more information click here.