# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Jo Daviess Zoning Changes 3rd Public Hearing
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Zoning ordinance changes in Jo Daviess County are still being considered that residents may want to be aware of, including updates that could impact farmland, rural housing, and ag-related businesses. 

The Jo Daviess County Board meeting on July 14, continued to discuss the 40-acre rule, the minimum required rural lot size for single-family dwellings. The County Board passed sending this back to the PC/Zoning Board, with direction to conduct a public hearing to consider a new minimum lot area of 10 acres.

Location: Courthouse, 330 N Bench St, Galena, IL
Date: Wednesday, 8/26
Time: 6:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98710637085?pwd=VWI3YmJCd2E3Nk9ZMFo0ZUJZNjJtdz09

If you can not attend but want to submit comments, email Bill Meeker, Jo Daviess County Planning and Development Administrator at wmeeker@jodaviesscountyil.gov.

NEW Draft of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes: https://jodaviesscoil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4087/files/attachment/11031

Third Public Hearing Agenda:
https://jodaviesscoil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4087/files/agenda/18641

News regarding PC/Zoning Board next hearing: https://www.jodaviesscountyil.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/30 

The first public hearing was held on May 27th and the second hearing was held on June 17th.

First Hearing Information:
https://jodaviesscoil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/4097/files/agenda/16373

Second Hearing Information: https://jodaviesscoil.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7498/files/agenda/16413

Initial Draft of Proposed Changes: https://www.jodaviesscountyil.gov/DocumentCenter/View/991/FINAL-DRAFT-2026-Zoning-Ordinance-Text-Amendments-043026-PDF
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/galena/jo-daviess-zoning-changes-3rd-public-hearing/200030530519107
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 41

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Galena
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 330 N Bench St, Galena, IL 61036-1808, United States
- **lat**: 42.41837
- **long**: -90.4257
- **full address**: 330 N Bench St, Galena, IL 61036-1808, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Jo Daviess Zoning Changes 3rd Public Hearing being held?
  - **A:** Jo Daviess Zoning Changes 3rd Public Hearing takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 330 N Bench St, Galena, IL 61036-1808, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Jo Daviess Zoning Changes 3rd Public Hearing?
  - **A:** Jo Daviess Zoning Changes 3rd Public Hearing is organized by Jo Daviess County Democrats.

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