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Street Projects Update

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The resurfacing of Prairie Street, a portion of Evans Avenue, a portion of First Street, and Hickory Drive will begin on Monday, July 1st! Pavement removal will not begin until after July 4th. Residents in these areas will continue to receive construction updates.
 
Portions of Hill Street and Sycamore Street will also be paved later this summer- a start date will be shared once received from the contractor.

2024 Community Garage Sales

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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.

UDO Update- Share Your Feedback Here!

Posted on by City of Genoa

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.

Downtown Revitalization Project Update

Posted on by City of Genoa
The City’s Downtown Revitalization project will soon be underway! This project includes new street lighting, burying electric cables beneath brick pavers at the back of the curb and stamped concrete crosswalks. This project is scheduled to begin mid-April (dependent on weather). A more specific construction schedule will be provided closer to the date of construction starting.
 
Closure of South Emmett Street will also occur within the next few months. The image below on the left shows the new lighting throughout the downtown while the image on the right is an updated draft rendering of the Emmett Street gathering space. The updated draft rendering focuses less on being solely for events and instead makes the gathering space multi-purpose with activities for children and adults.
 
For an enlarged site plan, please click here
 
 
 
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