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Sterling Municipal Codes

Questions regarding the municipal code can be directed to the City Clerk's office at 815-632-6630. Questions regarding building codes can be directed to the Building Dept. 815-632-6624

Snow Season is Here

Please be prepared for snow season by brushing up on Sterling's snow emergency policies.

The City of Sterling has a full-time opening for a Code Enforcement Officer. This position is assigned to the Code Enforcement Department and works under the direct supervision of the Building Official.

City Council
February 2, 2015 Agenda
January 19, 2015 Agenda
January 5, 2015 Agenda | Minutes
Planning Commission
January 15, 2015 Agenda
December 18, 2014 Agenda | Minutes
November 20, 2014 Agenda | Minutes

Features & Events

Zoning Code Updates
Learn more about the process of updating the Zoning Code and how you can stay informed and participate!
Movies at Grandon
Movies at Grandon will be back for 2015. This year the movies will move from Thursday nights to TUESDAY nights. Stay tuned for title announcements!
City Council Agenda
The city of Sterling has implemented a new paperless agenda system for city council meetings.
Call 811 for JULIE
Before you start digging on your property (for deck building, fencing, landscaping, etc.), Illinois state law requires that you call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators).