The Office of Community Development is committed to increasing the quality of life in the City of Macomb, Illinois.

The Office works with other City Departments and staff, elected officials, other units of government, outside businesses and organizations, citizens, and all stakeholders to create a welcoming, safe, and prosperous place for residents, visitors, and new investments. With responsibilities ranging from permitting and zoning to historic preservation and TIF districts to building and rental inspections, the Office of Community Development supports the bright future of Macomb.

Going into more detail, the Office of Community Development is charged with multiple tasks including permitting, zoning administration, land use regulation, comprehensive and strategic planning, site plan and subdivision plat approval, brownfields assessment, contractor registrations, and historic preservation.  The office provides staffing to the City Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Historic Preservation Commission.  The City of Macomb Enterprise Zone, two TIF Districts, and two business revolving loan funds are all administered through the Office of Community Development.  Finally, the Department houses the GIS server and software and produces maps for all city departments as needed.

In addition, the Department houses the building inspector services, rental inspection program and code enforcement operations. Permits pertaining to work on any structures, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, demolitions or work within a public right-of-way area are issued through the Department.

Building Codes Adopted 2021:

International Building Code 2018
International Fire Code 2018
International Mechanical Code 2018
International Residential Code 2018
Table R301.2(1) (Ice & Water Shield Required)
International Property Maintenance Code 2018
National Electrical Code 2020 (Most Recent Addition)
Illinois State Plumbing Code  (Most Recent Addition)
Illinois Accessibility Code 2018 (Most Recent Addition)