City of Champaign Reminder of Sidewalk Snow Removal for Campus and Downtown
With winter approaching, the City of Champaign would like to remind owners of properties located within the University District and the Downtown area that they are responsible for removing snow, ice, sleet or freezing rain from the sidewalks adjacent to their properties. The ordinance applies when accumulations are 2″ or greater. The City of Champaign Public Works Director […]
City of Champaign Offers Human Rights Ordinance Training
Save the Date! The Community Relations Office at the City of Champaign is offering Human Rights Ordinance Training. Lyonel LaGrone, Jr., Community Relations Manager/Compliance Officer, will present on the Champaign’s Human Rights Ordinance protections and remedies. Learn more about Champaign’s Human Rights Ordinance; this ordinance was developed with the intent to secure an end to […]
City of Champaign Ban on Running Bamboo
Champaign City Council adopted an ordinance to ban running bamboo within the City limits effective February 3, 2015. Running bamboo can become an invasive nuisance through the aggressive spread of underground rhizomes resulting in the emergence of new bamboo culms far from the plant. Running bamboo can also grow to a height in excess of […]
Hen Ordinance Update
On December 3, 2013 City Council adopted an ordinance that allows residents to raise up to six hens under specific conditions. Since that time, Staff has been answering inquiries from residents, speaking with the media and entering information into the City’s licensing software. The ordinance requires a coop license to be issued prior to a […]