Northern Star

Fire inspection ordinance passes after FOCUS edits

By Kristin Maglabe | February 26, 2015

Some business owners and aldermen still had concerns when an inspection ordinance passed 4-3 Monday at City Council.The fire safety inspection ordinance was created by city staff in cooperation with DeKalb Fire Chief Eric Hicks, shareholders and property...

Inspections ordinance delayed as city, owners debate

By Kristin Maglabe | January 29, 2015

Business and property owners convinced the City Council to push back the first reading of a commercial building safety inspection ordinance to Feb. 9 after disagreement from business owners.The Fire Safety Registration and Inspection Program would require...

FOCUS DeKalb wants more business-friendly ordinance

By Margaret Maka | November 6, 2014

Focus DeKalb attorney Mike Coghlan speaks about how he thinks a portion of the original material within the Commercial/Industrial Building Responsibility Code Ordinance is unconstitutional and discusses proposed amendments during a meeting Wednesday at 1719 Sycamore Road.

‘Disorderly house’ cause for eviction

By Ryan Chodora | September 11, 2013

The city is taking steps to improve area safety.DeKalb’s new Crime Free Lease Addendum went into effect April 30. The new ordinance is required by DeKalb’s municipal code to be in every lease and lease extension.“If it’s used correctly, and used...

Our Coverage
Campus	City	Sports

Opinion	Lifestyle
About Us
The Organization	Staff	Contact Us

Apply to the Northern Star		Submit a Tip

Our Coverage
Campus	City	Sports

Opinion	Lifestyle
About Us
The Organization	Staff	Contact Us

Apply to the Northern Star		Submit a Tip

Northern Star

Northern Star

Northern Star

Fire inspection ordinance passes after FOCUS edits

Inspections ordinance delayed as city, owners debate

FOCUS DeKalb wants more business-friendly ordinance

‘Disorderly house’ cause for eviction

Get Our Newsletters

Get Our Newsletters