Tracy Sumpter, Director
Main Office:
141 South Main Street, Suite 501
Decatur, IL 62523
Contacts:
Phone: (217) 424-1466
Fax: (217) 424-1459
Email: tsumpter@maconcounty.illinois.gov
Hours:
M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
excluding legal holidays
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Planning and Zoning Department
The Planning & Zoning Department provides the following services to property owners and others in Macon County:
- Administers the Zoning, Subdivision, Floodplain, and Unified Storm Water ordinances that regulate land use in the unincorporated areas of Macon County.
- Reviews permit and zoning applications, issues building permits and enforces the International Building Code for all new construction and remodel projects outside of the incorporated cities, villages and towns in the County.
- Investigates alleged violations and complaints involving nuisances.
- Maintains the Zoning District maps for the unincorporated areas.
- Provides staff support for the Macon County Regional Planning Commission.
Rezoning, Special Use Permit, or Variances
County Ordinances
To view Planning & Zoning ordinances, go to https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/maconcounty/latest/overview
Building Permit Information
Wind Farms
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 2015 International Code Council (ICC)
- 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC)
Fill out a nuisance Complaint Form and submit it to the Property Standards Officer for further investigation.
Building codes are designed to safeguard health and safety in every building.
By obtaining a permit, the local inspector oversees the work being done on the job site. Also work without a permit is illegal and can pose problems when you try to sell your house.
A permit must be obtained before work begins.
The permit fee will be doubled.
Planning & Zoning Department Downloads
To view current Planning & Zoning ordinances, visit amlegal.com/library/il/maconcounty.shtml
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Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study FY 2024-2027 TIP Amendment #4 Legal and Table 1 file(s) |
April 1, 2024 | Download |
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Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study Legal notice for FY 2025 UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM (UWP) 1 file(s) |
March 26, 2024 | Download |
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Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study FY 2025 UNIFIED WORK PROGRAM DRAFT (UWP) 1 file(s) |
March 26, 2024 | Download |
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Decatur Urbanized Area Transportation Study Public notice Transportation Improvement Plan (DUATS) 1 file(s) |
January 5, 2024 | Download |
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Zoning Board of Appeals 2024 Agenda 3 file(s) |
December 29, 2023 | Download |
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Demolition Permit Application 1 file(s) |
August 23, 2023 | Download |
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Garage/Shed – Building Permit Application 1 file(s) |
August 23, 2023 | Download |
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New Residence/Room Addition – Building Permit Application 1 file(s) |
August 23, 2023 | Download |
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Applicant-Checklist-and-fee-schedule 1 file(s) |
August 11, 2023 | Download |
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Land Disturbance Site Plan 1 file(s) |
April 11, 2022 | Download |
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Land Disturbance Permit 1 file(s) |
April 11, 2022 | Download |
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Petition for Special Use Permit 1 file(s) |
January 27, 2021 | Download |
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Petition For Variance 1 file(s) |
January 27, 2021 | Download |
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Petition for Rezoning 1 file(s) |
January 27, 2021 | Download |
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Nuisance Complaint Form 1 file(s) |
May 11, 2020 | Download |
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2018 Regional Planning Commission Agendas 1 file(s) |
August 23, 2018 | Download |
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Required Inspections 1 file(s) |
March 14, 2018 | Download |
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Planning & Zoning FOIA Request Form 1 file(s) |
July 26, 2016 | Download |
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Wind Farm Exhibits 1 file(s) |
August 13, 2015 | Download |
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Twin Forks Special Use Permit Application 1 file(s) |
August 12, 2015 | Download |
FOIA Requests
Requests for information and public records under FOIA for the Macon County Planning & Zoning can be made in writing, subject to fees, to:
Macon County Planning & Zoning FOIA Officer
Tracey Sumpter
141 S. Main Street, Room 501
Decatur, IL 62523
Phone 217-424-1466
Fax 217-424-1459
Email: tsumpter@maconcounty.illinois.gov