City of Marengo

The Official Site for the City of Marengo

Menu 
  • HOME
  • ABOUT MARENGO
    • COMMUNITY EVENTS
    • HISTORY OF MARENGO
    • DEMOGRAPHICS
    • CITY NEWS
    • MAPS
  • LIVING HERE
    • CALENDAR
      • MEETING CALENDAR
      • GARAGE SALE CALENDAR
    • UTILITIES
    • ONLINE PAYMENTS
    • VOTER REGISTRATION
    • PRESS RELEASES
    • QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
    • LOCAL SERVICES
      • FIRE
      • RESCUE
      • LIBRARY
      • PARK DISTRICT
      • SCHOOLS
      • McRIDE
      • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
      • MCHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT
    • MARENGO MAYORS’ MONARCH PLEDGE
  • GOVERNMENT
    • ELECTED OFFICIALS
    • MUNICIPAL CODE
    • DOCUMENTS, FORMS, AND APPLICATIONS
    • CONTRACTS & BIDS
    • FOIA
    • AGENDAS & MINUTES
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2023
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2022
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2021
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2020
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2019
      • MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS – 2018
      • MEETING MINUTES 2009-2017
    • EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    • STAFF DIRECTORY
    • PUBLIC NOTICES
    • OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENT
      • MARENGO TOWNSHIP
      • CORAL TOWNSHIP
      • RILEY TOWNSHIP
      • SENECA TOWNSHIP
      • McHENRY COUNTY
      • STATE OF ILLINOIS
    • CITY OF MARENGO AUCTION PAGE
  • BUSINESS
    • WHY MARENGO
    • BUSINESS RESOURCES
      • HOW TO START A BUSINESS
      • MCHENRY COUNTY PROPERTY TAX INQUIRY
    • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS
      • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
      • MCHENRY COUNTY EDC
    • AVAILABLE SITES
    • MAPS
      • ZONING MAP
      • MCHENRY COUNTY GIS
      • TIF MAPS
      • FOREIGN TRADE ZONE MAP
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • PUBLIC WORKS
    • BUILDING DEPARTMENT
    • FINANCE
    • HUMAN RESOURCES
    • CLERK’S OFFICE
    • WATER & SEWER
    • WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT
    • POLICE
    • ADMINISTRATION
    • ENGINEER
  • I WOULD LIKE TO…
    • BUY A VEHICLE STICKER
    • MAKE AN ONLINE PAYMENT
    • APPLY FOR A GARAGE SALE
    • APPLY FOR A JOB
    • REQUEST PUBLIC RECORDS
    • DOCUMENTS, FORMS, AND APPLICATIONS
    • CONTACT A DEPARTMENT
    • SITE SELECTION
      • PROPERTY INFORMATION
        • AVAILABLE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
        • GIS
        • I-90 & ROUTE 23 AVAILABLE PROPERTIES
        • ALLOWED USES
        • ASSESSOR OFFICES
      • UTILITIES
        • WATER & SEWER
        • ELECTRICITY
        • GARBAGE & RECYCLING
        • TELECOMMUNICATIONS
      • LOCAL REALTORS
    • MARENGO PROFILE
      • DEMOGRAPHICS
        • COMMUNITY PROFILE
        • DEMOGRAPHICS
        • MARKET PROFILE
        • ABOUT THE CITY
      • TRANSPORTATION
        • HIGHWAYS / TRAFFIC COUNTS
        • RAILROADS
        • INTERMODAL SITES
        • AIRPORTS
        • SHIPPING
        • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
      • TAX INFO
        • PROPERTY
        • SALES & OTHER TAXES
      • LIVING HERE
        • EDUCATION
        • HEALTH CARE
        • PARKS & RECREATION
        • HOUSING
        • EMERGENCY SERVICES
        • WORKFORCE
        • TOP EMPLOYERS
        • INDUSTRY CLUSTERS
        • RECENT INVESTMENTS
    • BUSINESS RESOURCES
      • LOCAL INCENTIVES
        • BUSINESS INCENTIVES
        • TIF
        • REVOLVING LOANS
        • FTZ-176
      • FINANCING
        • LOCAL FINANCING
        • SMALL BUSINESS
        • ANGEL FINANCING
        • VENTURE CAPITAL
      • INDUSTRY SPECIFIC
        • HIGH TECH
        • MANUFACTURING
        • HEALTH CARE
        • CHILD CARE
        • ENERGY
        • WASTE DISPOSAL
        • AGRICULTURE
        • TOURISM
        • NON-PROFIT
    •  
      • PROPERTY SPECIFIC
        • BROWNFIELDS
        • DOWNTOWN
        • HISTORIC
      • EVERYONE
        • LOCAL HELP
        • BUSINESS REQUIREMENTS
        • SEARCH FOR GUIDES
      • SPECIAL OWNERSHIP
        • WOMEN & MINORITY
        • VETERANS & MILITARY
      • WORKFORCE
        • HUMAN RESOURCES
        • INCUMBENT TRAINING
        • JOB CREATION
      • BUSINESS START-UPS
        • START-UP PROGRAMS
        • START-UP HELP
    • ENERGY EFFICIENCY
    • INNOVATION
    • FAQ
      • CURRENT BUSINESSES
      • PROSPECTIVE BUSINESSES

ALLOWED USES

The Marengo Building Department is responsible for safeguarding against externalities resulting from incompatible neighboring property uses and ensuring the safety of structures. Below is an overview of zoning, building permits and fees, businesses licenses and permits. Contact the Marengo Building Department for more exact information.

Zoning

City of Marengo Zoning Map
Marengo Zoning Code Book

Business Districts

B-1:     Central Business District
B-2:     General Business
B-3:     Regional Business District
BP:       Business Park District
ORI:      Office, Research, and Light Industry District
M:        Manufacturing District

Building Permits

View the list of downloadable Permit Applications

Building Fees

View the City of Marengo Building Fee Schedule

Licenses and Permits

At this time, there is NOT a general business permit required to operate a business in Marengo. A few businesses or components of business; however, must hold a special permit or license. To view the ordinance for these uses please click on it below:

Business Licenses

Adult Business License
Amusement License
Bed and Breakfast License
Circus/Carnival License
Dance Hall License
Food Dispensing Vehicle License
Liquor License
Refuse/Waste License
Solicitors License
Taxicab License
Vehicle License

Special Use Permits

Motor Vehicle (Gas & Repair) Service Station Permit
Kennel Permit
Rest and Nursing Home Permit
Group Home Permit
Earth Materials Extraction, Processing, Site Reclamation and Related Operations Permit
Adult Business Permit

Contact Information

Marengo Building Department
835 W. Grant Highway
Marengo, IL 60152
Phone (815) 568-2669
Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.

 

 

Copyright © 2023 • City of Marengo, IL • e-mail the webmaster S