Planning & Zoning Meeting for April 20th, 2026

The City of DeKalb, Illinois Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on April 20, 2026, where the primary procurement-related discussion involved the approval of a variance request by Kyle Riley. The variance sought permission to construct a 6-foot high privacy fence in a portion of the front yard at 529 Fisk Avenue, deviating from the Unified Development Ordinance. The commission reviewed the request, including staff reports and neighbor support, and voted unanimously to approve the variance. Additionally, the meeting included administrative updates such as the appointment of a new commission member and plans for upcoming text amendments to the Unified Development Ordinance. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were discussed during this session.