Village Council Policies
The following documents are Village Council Policies. These policies are sorted and grouped alphabetically by department.
The following acronyms relate to a Village department.
- CS = Community Services (Cable TV)
- EPW = Engineering and Public Works
- FS = Financial Services
- HR = Human Resources
- LGM = Legislative and General Management
- PCD = Planning and Community Development
Council Policies - Community Services
Council Policies - Engineering and Public Works
Council Policies - Financial Services
Council Policies - Human Resources
Council Policies - Legislative & General Management
Council Policies - Planning & Community Development
November 26th, 2024 | 3:43pm EST
October 2024 | Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
January 17th, 2023 | 4:05pm EST
Accessory Structure/Detached Garage Diagram
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1September 1st, 2023 | 9:53am EST
RES 2023-10023
Legal
Resolution: Assigning the Sales Tax Rebate Agreement Between the Village of Downers Grove and Downers Grove Imports, LTD to Castle Motors of Downers Grove, LLC, Castle Cars of Downers Grove, and Castle Imports of Downers Grove, LLC
...September 1st, 2023 | 9:15am EST
REP 2023-10026
Legal
Report: 2023-2025 Priority Action Items Implementation
...March 25th, 2024 | 12:06pm EST
Release Waiver of Liability
Legal
Release Waiver of Liability
... attachment1March 25th, 2024 | 2:37pm EST
Agenda 03-26-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
Legal
Agenda 03-26-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
...September 1st, 2023 | 1:18pm EST
Village of Downers Grove | Street Map
Legal
last updated 2016
... pdfJanuary 19th, 2023 | 3:23pm EST
Submittal Requirements in Portal
Legal
rev per Emily 9/16/24
rev for page 3 web link broken 9/11/24
rev for address 7/30/24
... Submittal Requirements in PortalMay 22nd, 2024 | 5:54pm EST
Lead Service Line Replacement Plan - Draft 2024
Legal
Preliminary report to EPA for Lead Service Line Replacement plan.
... pdfMay 23rd, 2024 | 10:00am EST
Lead Service Line Inventory
Legal
Inventory of lead service lines | 2024
... pdfMay 30th, 2024 | 1:05pm EST
Water Quality Report
Legal
Pub 5-30-2024
For next year, name the uploaded file "Water_Quality_Report" to overwrite this entry.
... pdfMarch 27th, 2023 | 4:56pm EST
Downtown Parking Study | 2019
Legal
2019 Downtown Parking Study
... pdfSeptember 21st, 2023 | 5:27pm EST
Stormwater Project Analysis Report (2014) | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
2014 Stormwater Project Analysis Report
... pdfSeptember 22nd, 2023 | 3:28pm EST
Winter Operations map
Legal
created 2023 Depicts Priority streets for snow/ice remove.
... pdfJanuary 30th, 2023 | 5:27pm EST
Bioswale Program | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
The Bioswale Program is a public/private partnership developed to convert existing roadside drainage ditches into beautiful, beneficial landscaped areas,
at no cost to the homeowner.
... pdfDecember 20th, 2023 | 10:27am EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 9 | 2023
Legal
The area is bounded by 55th Street on the north, Fairview Avenue on the east 63rd Street on the south, and Main Street on the west. In addition, the study area includes neighborhood bounded by 55th Street on the north, Fairview Avenue on the west, and the Village limits on the east and south.
The neighborhood contains multiple north-south, east-west, and diagonal roads. Primarily consisting of single-family homes, the neighborhood also includes Fairmount Elementary School, O’Neill Middle School, Downers Grove Swim-Racquet Club, Indian Boundary YMCA, Patriots Park, and Milnes Family Memorial Park.
... pdfJanuary 31st, 2023 | 10:26am EST
Flood Insurance | FEMA
Legal
The National Flood Insurance Program provides insurance to help reduce the socio-economic impact of floods.
...October 5th, 2023 | 11:37am EST
Architectural and Historical Survey (AHS) Report
Legal
November 5, 2013
... pdfJuly 5th, 2023 | 11:05am EST
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2022
Legal Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2022
January 16th, 2024 | 4:54pm EST
Illinois Native Plants for the Home Landscape
Legal
Illinois Native Plants for the Home Landscape
...July 6th, 2023 | 1:39pm EST
Firearms Restraining Order
Legal
brochure from Illinois Attorney General 4/2023
... pdfJanuary 16th, 2024 | 4:27pm EST
Stormwater Credit and Incentive Manual | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
July 6th, 2023 | 5:00pm EST
Application Statement and Release
Legal Application Statement and Release
August 2nd, 2024 | 2:02pm EST
Natural Areas Map
Legal
Locations of Village natural areas projects : rain gardens, bioswales, native areas/plants
... pdfJanuary 19th, 2024 | 1:25pm EST
Minutes 11-28-2023
Legal
DRAFt minutes should not be in UBER....only approved. They should not be displayed in the calendar. I am turning this OFF. (Jc 1-26-20214). Per our conversation, they were in the UBER per the process discussed with Dave Fieldman. I am attaching the approved minutes at this time.
...January 19th, 2024 | 1:22pm EST
Adopted Budget 2024
Legal
this copy has the first changes since Jan 19, 2024 posting.
... pdfJanuary 22nd, 2024 | 4:45pm EST
Fairview Focus Area | 2017 Comprehensive Plan
Legal
excerpted pages from 2017 Comp Plan--Fairview Focus Area only
... pdfJuly 11th, 2023 | 3:22pm EST
Landmarked Homes
Legal
List of landmarked homes
last updated 8/21/2024
... pdfJanuary 23rd, 2024 | 11:40am EST
Licensed Tree Removal Companies
Legal
Last updated December 5, 2024
... pdfJanuary 23rd, 2024 | 2:21pm EST
Comprehensive Plan link
Legal
This is a link to the pdf with bookmarks created by JC 1/22/24
...January 29th, 2024 | 2:50pm EST
Rain Barrel Purchase via Conservation Foundation | Upcycle Products
Legal
this is the link for the 2024 DG sale.
https://upcycle-products.com/il-programs/dg/
This is the general link to CF sales. (after DG sale ends)
...September 20th, 2024 | 3:45pm EST
Agenda 09-23-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
Legal
Agenda 09-23-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
...October 3rd, 2024 | 9:21am EST
Agenda 10-07-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
Legal
Agenda 10-07-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
...October 4th, 2024 | 12:58pm EST
Traffic Calming Policy
Legal
Policy document, only. Ord. 4986 --last updated June 2008
... attachment1July 28th, 2023 | 12:31pm EST
Building Code Updates 2021
Legal
July 27, 2023 presentation/open house
... Building Code Updates 2021October 4th, 2024 | 12:31pm EST
Traffic Signal Map
Legal
Shows location of traffic signals in Downers Grove and what body is responsible i.e. DG, County, IDOT (created 10/24)
... attachment1October 18th, 2024 | 10:28am EST
Agenda 10-29-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
Legal
Agenda 10-29-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
...August 10th, 2023 | 4:42pm EST
Stormwater Facility - Credit Application Form
Legal Stormwater Facility - Credit Application Form
November 11th, 2024 | 11:09am EST
Benefits at a Glance
Legal
2025 Full and Part-Time Benefits
... pdfNovember 12th, 2024 | 5:54pm EST
Agenda 11-18-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
Legal
Agenda 11-18-2024 Canceled (No Quorum)
...November 19th, 2024 | 11:23am EST
September 2024 | Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
November 21st, 2023 | 12:36pm EST
Top Stories links in GRC Report
Legal
This document links to the list of Top Stories on the ES homepage.
... pdfSeptember 5th, 2023 | 5:16pm EST
Standard Detail Drawings Manual
Legal
2018
... Standard Detail Drawings ManualJanuary 26th, 2023 | 3:52pm EST
Village of Downers Grove | Zoning Map
Legal
Zoning Map updated 1/1/ 2024
... pdfJune 23rd, 2023 | 11:00am EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 8 | 2022
Legal
November 30, 2022
... pdfJanuary 10th, 2024 | 12:30pm EST
Agenda 1-15-2024 Resched to 1-22-2024
Legal Agenda 1-15-2024 Resched to 1-22-2024
January 16th, 2024 | 4:52pm EST
Guide to Preventing & Repairing Flood Damage | DuPage County |
Legal
January 17th, 2024 | 4:11pm EST
FEMA | Community Rating System Guide for Local Officials
Legal
A Local Official’s Guide to Saving Lives, Preventing Property Damage, and Reducing the Cost of Flood Insurance
MARCH 2023
...September 24th, 2024 | 10:49am EST
ECM- Bike and Pedestrian Plan
Legal
Baxter and Woodman 8-2-2024
Existing Conditions Report
... attachment1July 28th, 2023 | 4:39pm EST
Communication Governance Letter 2022
Legal Communication Governance Letter 2022
November 19th, 2024 | 11:52am EST
August 2024 | Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
January 17th, 2023 | 4:57pm EST
Certificate of Public Notice Information
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1January 26th, 2023 | 3:32pm EST
Village of Downers Grove | Future Land Use Map
Legal
Future Land Use Map last dated 2017
... pdfJanuary 31st, 2023 | 11:20am EST
Flood Maps | FEMA
Legal
Floods are unpredictable. Because flood risk is always changing, communities use tools to understand their risk and take actions to protect their families, homes and businesses.
...October 25th, 2023 | 2:57pm EST
Report for VC Video Gaming
Legal
aka Green Sheet for 10-23-2023 VC meeting
... attachment1February 6th, 2023 | 12:58pm EST
St. Joseph Creek Streambank Study (2015) | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
This document provides planning level recommendations for corrective actions where erosion is severe enough to compromise property and/or negatively impact stream water quality. The report emphasizes priority repair locations where maintenance is recommended, and also contains notes regarding moderate and minor erosional areas and general stream characteristics.
... pdfAugust 11th, 2023 | 2:09pm EST
Rain Garden Design and Installation | University of Wisconsin Extension
Legal pdf
January 17th, 2023 | 4:20pm EST
Contractor List
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
Form to list all contractors working on the project/site
... attachment1April 6th, 2023 | 5:21pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 6 | 2018
Legal
2018
Study Area #6 is bounded by Ogden Ave to the south, Main Street to the west, 39th Street to the north, and Williams Street to the east
... pdfJanuary 30th, 2023 | 3:38pm EST
Water System Improvements Report 2015
Legal
Consultant report of some sort
... Water System Improvements Report 2015January 31st, 2023 | 10:39am EST
Floodplain Management | FEMA
Legal
Floodplain management is a community-based effort to prevent or reduce the risk of flooding, resulting in a more resilient community.
...February 1st, 2023 | 7:12pm EST
Communication Governance letter 2021
Legal Communication Governance letter 2021
October 25th, 2023 | 2:05pm EST
Council Question 10-23-2023
Legal
Staff response to VC questions regarding 10-23-2023 agenda items/video gaming
... attachment1February 6th, 2023 | 3:48pm EST
Stormwater Management Plan | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
The General NPDES Permit No. ILR40 requires that the Village develop, implement, and enforce a stormwater management program designed to reduce the discharge of pollutants from our stormwater system to the maximum extent practicable and to protect water quality, among other requirements.
As part of the Permit, this Stormwater Management Plan, along with our Annual Report and our Notice of Intent, is designed to provide the IEPA and our residents with a better understanding of the control measures we incorporate to meet the Permit requirements.
... pdfNovember 13th, 2023 | 9:31am EST
Agenda 12-13-2023 Canceled
Legal
Agenda 12-13-2023 Canceled
... Agenda 12-13-2023 CanceledAugust 11th, 2023 | 2:54pm EST
Rain Gardens: A How-to Manual for Homeowners | University of Wisconsin Extension
Legal pdf
August 11th, 2023 | 3:35pm EST
Post-Construction Best Management Practices | Village of Downers Grove
Legal pdf
April 6th, 2023 | 5:29pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 5 | 2017
Legal
2017
Study Area #5 is bounded by Ogden Ave to the north, Belmont Road to the east, Warren Ave/Burlington Ave to the south, and Walnut Avenue to the west
... pdfJanuary 30th, 2023 | 5:09pm EST
Guide to Cost-Share Projects | Village of Downers Grove
Legal
The Stormwater Cost Share Policy presents a public/private partnership that was developed to assist in mitigating drainage issues adversely affecting two or more properties or structural flooding. Money from the cost-share fund is paid out on a first-come, first-served basis, with considerations.
... pdfJanuary 31st, 2023 | 11:02am EST
Know Your Flood Risk | FEMA
Legal
Become familiar with your risk of floods and flood-related hazards before they occur.
...October 10th, 2023 | 3:56pm EST
Sustainability Best Practices Report | 2010 -11
Legal
2010 best practices. 2011 action plan
... pdfFebruary 1st, 2023 | 7:00pm EST
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2020
Legal Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2020
November 13th, 2023 | 10:56am EST
ORD 5990
Legal
Ordinance No. 5990 - 2021 International Residential Code (IRC) – governs construction of one- and two-family residential buildings and townhomes
January 1, 2024
... attachment1May 5th, 2023 | 4:43pm EST
2023 Water Quality Report
Legal
May 2023 publish for 2022 data.
... 2023 Water Quality ReportMarch 11th, 2024 | 10:45am EST
Maintaining Your Detention Basin | Village of Downers Grove
Legal pdf
April 6th, 2023 | 5:16pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 4 | 2015
Legal
2015
Study Area #4 is bounded by Ogden Ave to the north, Fairview Ave to the east, Warren Ave/Rogers St to the south, and Main St to the west.
... pdfJanuary 31st, 2023 | 11:27am EST
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) | FEMA
Legal
The NFIP offers flood insurance to help you protect the life you’ve built and recover more quickly after a flood.
...February 1st, 2023 | 7:34pm EST
Communication Governance letter 2020
Legal Communication Governance letter 2020
February 2nd, 2023 | 4:25pm EST
Current Salary
Legal
Last updated 12/8/23
2024 Salary Transparency
... pdfNovember 13th, 2023 | 10:58am EST
ORD 5991
Legal
Ordinance No. 5991 - 2021 International Building Code (IBC) – governs construction of all other use types
January 1, 2024
... attachment1November 22nd, 2023 | 5:05pm EST
Link Agenda 11-06-2023
Legal
Large meeting file could not go into calendar on PC page. Instead, this link goes to the EVENT for the PC meeting on 11-06-2023.
...January 17th, 2023 | 4:28pm EST
Fee Waiver Request Form
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1April 6th, 2023 | 4:52pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 3 | 2014
Legal
2014
Study Area #3 is bounded by Ogden Ave to the north, Roslyn/Williams to the east, 55th south, and Fairview Avenue to the west.
... pdfFebruary 1st, 2023 | 7:44pm EST
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2019
Legal Annual Comprehensive Financial Report 2019
February 2nd, 2023 | 4:35pm EST
Employment Classification Plan
Legal
This HR doc is dated 2001.
... pdfNovember 13th, 2023 | 10:59am EST
ORD 5992
Legal
Ordinance No. 5992 - 2021 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) – governs maintenance of all existing buildings and properties
January 1, 2024
... attachment1August 22nd, 2023 | 7:24pm EST
St. Joseph Creek river gauge | US Geological Society
Legal
required for CRS
...April 6th, 2023 | 4:53pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 2 | 2013
Legal
2013
Traffic issues in the neighborhood bounded by Ogden Ave. to the north, Main St. to the east, Warren Ave. to the south and Lee Ave. to the west.
... pdfOctober 11th, 2023 | 4:59pm EST
email directory
Legal
Phone issue day : 10-11-2023---list of emails
... pdfFebruary 1st, 2023 | 7:20pm EST
Communication Governance letter 2019
Legal Communication Governance letter 2019
February 2nd, 2023 | 4:15pm EST
Personnel Manual
Legal
This is the latest version, rev 12/19/2023
... pdfFebruary 3rd, 2023 | 4:10pm EST
ADA Grievance Policy
Legal
Mike Baker listed as ADA Coordinator- update address to 850 Curtiss St on 11/16/24
... ADA Grievance PolicyNovember 13th, 2023 | 10:41am EST
ORD 5993
Legal
Ordinance No. 5993 - 2021 International Fire Code (IFC) – governs construction and maintenance of life safety systems in commercial and multi-family buildings
January 1, 2024
August 17th, 2023 | 3:01pm EST
Link Agenda 08-22-2023
Legal
https://www.downers.us/index.php?section=past-council-meetings&evtid=320
...January 17th, 2023 | 4:51pm EST
Homeowner Acting Plumbing Contractor
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1April 6th, 2023 | 4:28pm EST
Neighborhood Traffic Study Area 1 | 2011
Legal
March 2011
Traffic issues in the neighborhood bounded by Main Street, Fairview Avenue, Maple Avenue and 55th Street.
... pdfFebruary 3rd, 2023 | 4:36pm EST
ADA Notice
Legal
ADA coordinator is listed as Mike Baker.
... ADA NoticeNovember 13th, 2023 | 10:13am EST
ORD 5994
Legal
Ordinance No. 5994 - 2021 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) - governs installation of fuel-gas piping systems and fuel gas appliances
January 1, 2024
... attachment1February 3rd, 2023 | 3:25pm EST
ADA Transition Plan
Legal
Last ADA Transition Plan completed in 2017.
... ADA Transition PlanNovember 13th, 2023 | 10:42am EST
ORD 5995
Legal
Ordinance No. 5995 - 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) - governs mechanical systems utilized to provide control of environmental conditions and related processes within buildings
January 1, 2024
... attachment1January 17th, 2023 | 4:49pm EST
Site Management - Demo Construction Checklist
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1July 6th, 2023 | 5:14pm EST
MOT 2023-9983
Legal
Motion: Approve a Three-Year Contract with Midwest Power Industry, Inc. for Generator Maintenance and Repair Services
...January 30th, 2024 | 7:04pm EST
November 2023 | Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
February 15th, 2023 | 6:55pm EST
inside DG | Sept 2020
Legal
This was the only issue produced in Covid year 2020.
... inside DG- Sept 2020November 13th, 2023 | 10:12am EST
ORD 5996
Legal
Ordinance No. 5996 - 2021 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code (ISPSC) - governs aquatic recreation facilities, pools and spas
January 1, 2024
... attachment1January 18th, 2023 | 4:24pm EST
Site Management - Notification Adjacent Property Owners
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1July 6th, 2023 | 5:36pm EST
ORD 2023-9981
Legal
Ordinance: Amending Chapter 14 of the Downers Grove Municipal Code Concerning Motor Vehicles and Traffic
...January 30th, 2024 | 7:05pm EST
October 2023 | Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
November 13th, 2023 | 10:51am EST
ORD 5997
Legal
Ordinance No. 5997- 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) - governs installation of electrical wiring and equipment
January 1, 2024
... attachment1January 18th, 2023 | 4:25pm EST
Site Management - Receipt of Rules
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1December 4th, 2023 | 11:01am EST
September 2023 Revenues, Expenditures and Cash Investments
Legal pdf
November 13th, 2023 | 10:33am EST
ORD 5998
Legal
Ordinance No. 5998 - 2015 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code – governs existing and new buildings in regard to safety to life.
January 1, 2024
... attachment1August 17th, 2023 | 12:50pm EST
MOT 2023-9997
Legal
Motion: Approve an Agreement with A Lamp Concrete Contractors of Schaumburg, IL for Water Main Improvements Contract B
...January 18th, 2023 | 4:17pm EST
Site Management - What to Expect During Neighborhood Construction
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1April 26th, 2023 | 5:54pm EST
2023 Native Tree Sale price list
Legal 2023 Native Tree Sale price list
November 13th, 2023 | 10:28am EST
ORD 5999
Legal
Ordinance No. 5999 - State of Illinois Plumbing Code and amendments thereto
January 1, 2024
... attachment1January 18th, 2023 | 5:13pm EST
Summary Stormwater Ordinance Changes
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1November 13th, 2023 | 10:10am EST
ORD 6000
Legal
Ordinance No. 6000 - Building Code Amendments
January 1, 2024
... attachment1January 18th, 2023 | 5:48pm EST
Summary Tree Protection Ordinance Changes
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1January 18th, 2023 | 5:36pm EST
Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculation
Legal
rev for address 7/30/24
... attachment1May 4th, 2023 | 3:27pm EST
Unclaimed Property
Legal
List of unclaimed property May 2023
... Unclaimed PropertyMay 1st, 2023 | 2:11pm EST