City of Galena

Code of Ordinances

Our city code, the Galena Code of Ordinances, is available in its entirety through American Legal Publishing.

Galena City Code

The online city code referenced above is updated or codified not more than twice each year. Ordinances that have been adopted by the Galena City Council but not yet codified are listed below. If you have any questions about the accuracy or completeness of the online city code, please contact the Galena City Clerk at 815.777.1050 or at hdickerson@cityofgalena.org.

Recently Approved Ordinances

Number	Ordinance	Approved
O.26.01	An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena	01/12/26
O.26.02	An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena	02/23/26
O.26.03	An Ordinance Approving the Purchase of Real Estate at 11420 Dandar Street, Galena, Illinois	02/23/26
O.26.04	An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Municipally Owned Personal Property	03/09/26
O.26.05	An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Galena, A Municipal Corporation	03/23/26
O.26.06	An Ordinance Amending Chapter 111 "Alcoholic Beverages" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Galena.	05/11/26
O.26.07	An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Annexation Agreement between the City of Galena and the Galena Golf Club for 53.17 Acres at 11557 U.S. Highway 20 West, Galena, in Rawlins Township, Jo Daviess County, Illinois	08/10/26
O.26.08	An Ordinance Annexing 0.82 Acres of Territory in East Galena Township	09/14/26
O.26.09	An Ordinance Annexing 53.17 Acres of Territory in Rawlins Township	09/14/26
O.26.10	An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Premium Agreement	10/13/26

Archives

2022 Ordinances

0.22.01 An Ordinance Declaring the Necessity of Use and Authorizing the Transfer of Property for the Benefit of the City of Galena and the Galena Unit 120 School District ( 2.78 MB )

0.22.02 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Municipally Owned Personal Property ( 1.17 MB )

0.22.03 An Ordinance Approving an Electric Franchise for Jo Carroll Energy ( 1.41 MB )

0.22.04 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the 2020 Bonds ( 1.54 MB )

0.22.05 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the 2012A Bonds ( 1.53 MB )

0.22.06 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the 2012B Bonds ( 1.51 MB )

0.22.07 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the Palace Campground ( 2.09 MB )

0.22.08 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36.22: "Vacation Leave" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Galena ( 1.20 MB )

0.22.09 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 36.22: "Vacation Leave" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Galena ( 23.70 MB )

0.22.10 An Ordinance Amending Article 0, Section 154.015 - Definitions and Article 4, Table 154.403.1 - Permitted Land Uses; Section 154.406 - Detailed Land Use Descriptions; Section 110.02 General Provisions Definitions; Section 110.49 Mobile Food Truck ( 1.36 MB )

0.22.11 An Ordinance Annexing 56.17 Acres of Territory ( 1.24 MB )

0.22.12 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena ( 1.10 MB )

0.22.13 An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of a Part of Technical Drive ( 1.89 MB )

0.22.14 An Ordinance Providing for the Dedication and Acceptance of Technical Drive to the City of Galena ( 2.58 MB )

0.22.15 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena ( 998.30 KB )

0.22.16 An Ordinance Amending Article 4, Table 154.403.1 - Permitted Land Uses of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Galena ( 1.13 MB )

0.22.17 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena ( 1.02 MB )

0.22.18 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Municipally Owned Personal Property ( 1.09 MB )

0.22.19 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena ( 1.15 MB )

0.22.21 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Municipally Owned Personal Property ( 1.25 MB )

0.22.22 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the IMLRMA Minimum/Maximum Contribution Agreement ( 1.40 MB )

0.22.23 An Ordinance Annexing 3.106 Acres of Territory in West Galena Township ( 1.36 MB )

0.22.24 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of the First Amendment to the Annexation Agreement with True North Quality Homes, LLC ( 2.27 MB )

0.22.25 An Ordinance Accepting the Donation of Property for the Galena Dog Park in Timp's Subdivision - Phase 2 ( 819.73 KB )

0.22.26 An Ordinance Providing for the Vacation of an Unnamed Alley Intersecting with Donegan Street ( 2.62 MB )

0.22.27 An Ordinance Annexing 18.239 Acres of Territory ( 1.18 MB )

0.22.28 An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Map of the City of Galena ( 1.20 MB )

0.22.29 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for All Corporate Purposes for the City of Galena, Jo Daviess County, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year beginning May 1, 2023 and Ending April 30, 2024 ( 1.21 MB )

0.22.30 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the 2020 Bonds ( 1.12 MB )

0.22.31 An Ordinance Abating Certain Taxes Heretofore Levied by the City of Galena, Illinois for the Palace Campground ( 1.15 MB )

0.22.32 An Ordinance Enacting and Adopting a Supplement to the Code of Ordinances for the City of Galena, A Municipal Corporation ( 18.07 MB )

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