Any household is allowed a total of four domesticated animals. This can be any combination of cats and/or dogs. However, certain animals are not permitted to be kept (i.e. potbellied pigs, horses, fowl), for questions about these animals or any others, you should contact the Building Division at 630-262-0280 for further clarification.

Any resident is permitted to run a traditional home occupation as long as it does not change the residential character of the neighborhood. Home occupations are allowed as an accessory use in a primary structure and as a special use in an accessory building in residential zoning districts. There should be no outward indication of the home-based business, nor shall any signage be posted. Additionally, there should be no employees other than those living at the house and the business must not cause traffic or parking problems. Finally, only one vehicle associated with a home occupation may be parked at/in front of the residence at any one time.

The end of the pipe where the water ejects may not be any closer to the property line (public or private) than 15 feet. Additionally, no water is allowed to pool to such an extent that it creates a public nuisance.

If the portable storage unit is to be used for temporary storage or for moving (such as PODS), or if it is a dumpster, it may be placed in the drive or next to the house for no more than 30 days. If the unit is part of a remodeling project it may be placed for up to six months providing a building permit has been issued.

Grass and weeds must be kept to a maximum of 8 inches in height. This would include along fence lines, in planting beds and on parkways/tree banks.

The parking of lettered cars, pickup trucks and vans is allowed as long as they do not exceed 8,001 pounds gross vehicle weight. 

For purposes of loading and unloading, any trailer/recreational vehicle may be parked in front of the residence/structure for a period not to exceed 24 hours. For periods over 24 hours, trailers/recreational vehicles are considered to be storage, and must then be relocated to the side or rear yard area or off-site. An additional day or two extension, if necessary (because of maintenance, cleaning, etc.), is allowed by calling 630 262-0280 and leaving a message indicating your address, phone number and date of relocation/removal.

Each zoning district establishes a specific list of allowable uses. Allowable uses are divided into two categories; either permitted or special uses. A use listed as “permitted” is considered to always be appropriate for the zoning district and does not require any special permission from the City Council. A use listed as “special” is considered to have characteristics that may create off-site negative impacts on allowable permitted uses within the zoning district and therefore requires a public hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission and ultimate approval by the City Council.

The Planning and Zoning Commission is a new commission that has combined the roles of the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. It will serve as a recommending body regarding petitions for general amendments to the zoning ordinance, zoning map amendments, zoning text amendments, special use permits, planned unit developments, subdivisions, site plan review, and now variations as well. This new body will streamline the review process, making it easier for applicants. 

The goal for the Planning Division is to completely process Planning and Zoning Commission applications in 8 to 12 weeks. A single review letter incorporating all of staff’s comments is forwarded to the applicant approximately 4 weeks after the original submittal. If revisions are requested, the applicant should respond to staff’s comments and submit revised plans within 10 days in order to remain within the 8 to 12 week time frame. If additional revisions are required, the applicant submittal and staff review process will continue until the documents are deemed sufficient for Planning and Zoning Commission consideration. Once the application documents are in order, the request is forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration.

City staff cannot predict how the Planning and Zoning Commission will vote on a particular request. The Zoning Ordinance establishes specific standards for requests such as variations or special uses which the Planning and Zoning Commission uses to evaluate individual requests. The applicant should apply the relevant standards to their request and make a judgment whether or not they believe sufficient evidence can be provided to demonstrate compliance with each standard. The Planning and Zoning Commission will also consider staff’s recommendation and any testimony submitted at a public hearing. Staff’s recommendation will include an evaluation of any applicable standards and may include recommended conditions of approval to ensure that each standard is satisfied. However, staff’s recommendation is not a guarantee of the approval.

• Any new principal structure (or complete redevelopment of any site) or the use of land for nonresidential purposes
• Where an existing principal structure erected prior to the date of adoption of the Zoning Ordinance is proposed to be expanded, for which the sum total of gross floor area expansion(s) since the date of this title are equal to or greater than 25% of the total gross floor area of said structure
• Any new or modified building and/or site improvements for a zoning lot which has previously received site plan approval under the Zoning Ordinance, re-approval of the plan is required for components of the plan which depart from the approved site plan
• A site plan shall not be required exclusively as a change of use except where such change of use results in increased off-street parking requirements which cannot currently be met on the site
• A site plan shall be required along with any application for a special use permit or a special use permit amendment for any nonresidential or multifamily development

HPC approval is required for any exterior project that needs a building permit. Complete a building permit application, HPC review application and submit information that illustrates the proposal (elevation drawings, site plans, floor plans, information about materials, etc). Applications for HPC review are due no later than two weeks prior to the HPC meeting. Some applications may be administratively approved by Staff. At the HPC meeting, the Commission will review the proposal and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. Contact staff to ensure that you are submitting the required information.

Aside from numerous online sources, the Geneva History Museum is a great source for historical information about the City of Geneva and may have information about your property. The museum is located at 113 S. Third St. and can be reached by calling 630-232.4951. 

The Geneva Police Department provides service 24 hours per day. A records specialist is available to handle general inquiries and can be reached at the department's non-emergency telephone number at 630-232-4736.

City ordinance requires that your vehicle be moved every 24 hours. If for some reason you are unable to move your car, advise our staff by contacting the Police Department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736.

There is no parking on emergency snow routes when 2 or more inches of snow falls. Parking is prohibited on residential streets once 3 inches of snow. Parking bans are declared by the City's Public Works Department, which are posted on the City's website. Your cooperation allows for safe and efficient removal of snow to make travel safer for our residents.

City ordinance does not allow a vehicle to be parked in a manner that blocks the sidewalk.

The City has a parking deck located on South Third Street and an overflow parking lot along Route 31 just south of the railroad viaduct. Both of these parking options are available for a daily fee. The City also has several permit parking lots near the railroad tracks on Third Street. These permit parking lots require a quarterly payment to utilize. Please note, there is a waiting list for these permits.

The Geneva Police Department has a prescription disposal program in our lobby. If you are a Geneva resident, you can stop into the lobby and a records specialist will assist you in disposing of the unwanted medication.

The Geneva Police Department has several certified child safety seat technicians who can assist residents with installing their car seats properly. Call the department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736 to set up an appointment with one of our technicians.

A block party application can be found on the City's website or picked up at the Police Department, 20 Police Plaza. There is no fee for this application. The form assures that our public safety partners are aware of any road closures that might be associated with the block party. In addition, the application allows for the block party host to request a visit from our police and fire departments.

The Geneva Police Department offers a vacation watch program. The application can be found online or can be picked up at the department, 20 Police Plaza. This assures that a police officer will drive by your home specifically at least once per day. If you choose, you will receive an email notification from our department when the daily vacation check has been completed.

The majority of residential streets within our community are posted as 25 mph. The Police Department provides speed enforcement to promote safety within our neighborhoods and on our roadways.

If you are experiencing an ongoing speed issue, contact the Geneva Police Department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736. We will assign extra traffic enforcement and utilize our speed display trailer in an effort to educate motorists.

City ordinance requires that dogs walking outside a fenced property need to be restrained with a leash.

City ordinance requires that all pet owners clean up after their animals.

The Geneva Police Department facilitates several tours of the facility throughout the year. We frequently have Scout troops and indvidual request tours. If you are interested, call the non-emergency number at 630-232-4736 to schedule a date.

Each year, the Geneva Police Department offers an 11-week Citizen Police Academy where residents are given a behind-the-scenes look at what we do. Call the department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736 for details.

The Geneva Police Department offers a crime prevention program where an officer can evaluate your business or home to advise you of any vulnerabilities that may make the property  more likely to be victimized.

The City of Geneva has an ordinance requiring homeowners and business owners to complete an alarm permit application. This assures that when police officers respond to a burglar alarm at your home or business, the information reference for keyholders and homeowners is correct. While there is no fee for the application there are financial penalties for multiple false alarms. If no application is on file, the penalty is higher.

The Special Event Guidelines and Application can be downloaded from the City website. Special Events and Promotions

Effective July 1, 2018 the sales tax rate for sales of general merchandise in Geneva is 8%. This rate is a combined rate which includes state and local sales taxes as collected by the Illinois Department of Revenue. For more information contact the Illinois Department of Revenue at tax.illinois.gov or 1-800-732-8866.

Permits are the way the City of Geneva regulates construction. The permit application review process and on-site inspections ensure that all construction in the City is safe. The safety of the occupants of buildings is the primary reason for having construction codes. The City of Geneva has adopted the International Residential Code, International Building Code, International Mechanical Code, State of Illinois Plumbing Code, and the National Electrical Code. There are also federal, state and local laws that govern construction.

Obtaining a permit is just the first step toward completing your project. During this step, you may need to submit plans to the department, provide copies of your plat of survey showing proposed improvements, and the type of construction you will be doing. Please check the appropriate information above to help you through this process.

Once plans are approved, the permit is issued and you will be required to build the project according to the approved plans. If any changes are made to the plans, they must be approved by the City's Building Division before the work is performed. Obtaining a permit and passing inspections ensure that the work complies with applicable codes.

If you plan to sell your home or building, the Building Division maintains a permit and inspection record for your property. Prospective buyers will be able to review the permit issuance and inspection records.

A building permit is required for all new construction including buildings, fences, sheds, decks, gazebos, pergolas, patios, sidewalks, driveways, irrigation systems, pools, and hot tubs. A building permit also is required for existing structures where the work to be done is regulated by a code. For example, any changes or replacement of water or gas piping, wiring, heating and central air conditioning systems, or water heaters require a permit. Work that affects the structure of any wall, door or window opening, roof element, etc., as well as replacement of windows, doors and permanent exterior coverings such as roofing and siding requires a permit. If you have any questions about whether a permit is required, please call the Building Division at 630-262-0280.

Permits are issued at the Building Division in Geneva City Hall, which is located at 109 James St. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Call 630-262-0280 for more information.

Approval time may vary, depending on the type of permit. Roofing and siding permits can usually be issued at the time of application. Residential and commercial construction permits generally take about two to three weeks to review once the required information has been submitted and there are no unusual circumstances. Unusual circumstances can lengthen this time.

We require applicants to wait until the permit has been issued before starting any construction. If the project involves demolition, please contact the Building Division to request authorization to proceed under these circumstances.

All permits, except demolition permits, will expire one year from the date of issuance. Upon written request, the Building Division may extend the permit for a period of 180 days. For demolition permits, please contact our office.

Inspections vary depending on the project. All projects will require a final inspection. However, other projects may require additional inspections such as concrete pre-pour, electrical or framing. A complete list of necessary inspections will be on your permit. For more information, please view the appropriate project information above.

Once the project is complete, call the Building Division at 630-262-0280 to set up a final inspection. This is particularly important, as it allows us to close our files on your permit.

If you are working without a permit, inspectors will order all work stopped and have any contractors leave the jobsite immediately. Permit fees will double and work cannot begin again until a permit is issued.

A tree removal permit is required prior to the removal of a live Class A or B tree located on private parcels of land that are more than 1.5 acres (65,340 square feet) in size, or parcels of land requiring review and approval of Tree Preservation Plans as set forth in the Geneva City Code, where no on-site work requiring a building permit is involved. Non- class A or B trees can be removed without a permit.

Submittal of a Tree Preservation Review Application is required for exterior construction projects on property that contains one or more trees over 10 inches in diameter (measured 4.5 feet above the ground) located within the Construction Activity Zone or Tree Preservation Zone. A good rule of thumb is a 10 inch or larger tree on your property or any sized tree on adjacent public or private property within approximately 50 feet of the construction project. Please refer to Title 8-5C of the Geneva City Code for further information.

The Geneva Township Assessor's Office is the responsible taxing authority for Geneva. If you are interested in determining whether or not your taxes will be increased, please contact the Assessor's Office at 630-232-3600, and they will be able to give you information on the type of projects that will increase your property taxes.

In order to maintain the historic integrity of properties located within the Geneva Historic District, all applications for building permits for these properties are subject to the review of the Geneva Historic Preservation Commission. A Historic Preservation Review Application will need to be submitted prior to the building permit application. A building permit will not be issued until this review occurs and approval is granted. Please contact the Historic Planner at 630-938-4541 for more information.

The homeowner or the contractor can obtain the necessary permit(s) for the project, but it is the homeowner's responsibility that a permit is obtained.

If your question is not listed here, please contact the Building Division at 630-262-0280.

The City of Geneva does not service Mill Creek. Mill Creek Reclamation District provides its residents with water. Contact them at 630-208-9898 with questions on the setup of water services. For other service information, visit Kane County's Mill Creek SSA web page.

Contact the Public Works Electric Division at 630-232-1503 Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For emergency calls after hours, please call Geneva Police Department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736.

If you are moving to Geneva, you can fill out an online form or stop by the City’s Finance Department, 15 S. First St. FYI, starting service requests by phone will no longer be accepted. 

We are sorry to see you move. Residents can discontinue service by filling out an online form or stopping by the City’s Finance Department, 15 S. First St. FYI, discontinuing service requests by phone will no longer be accepted.

Contact the Public Works Electric Division at 630-232-1503 Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For emergency calls after hours, please call the Geneva Police Department's non-emergency number at 630-232-4736.

Contact the Public Works Electric Division at 630-232-1503, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. After hours, you can leave a voicemail message for the Electric Division. Street lighting requests also can be reported to the City online.

Mill Creek is located outside the City of Geneva's corporate boundary limits and does not provide electric service to this subdivision. Mill Creek residents receive electricity from ComEd, which can be reached at 800-334-7661. For other services, please visit Kane County's Mill Creek SSA web page.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is authorized by the Illinois General Assembly as a means for municipalities, after the approval of a redevelopment plan and project, to redevelop blighted, conservation, or industrial park conservation areas and to finance eligible redevelopment project costs with incremental property tax revenues.

When a redevelopment project area is established, the assessed valuation of the property within the area is documented as the base value of the district. Property taxes continue to be levied and revenues generated from the base value are distributed to local taxing bodies. Revenues generated from any increased property values above the base are set aside to be used for TIF eligible expenses as defined by State Statute. Tax increment is the difference between the amount of property tax revenue generated from the base and the increased assessed value.  

No, tax rates stay the same. Only property tax revenues generated from the taxes above the base level are deposited into the TIF fund.

A municipality is required to find that, but for the designation of the TIF district and the use of Tax Increment Financing, it is unlikely that significant investment will occur in the Redevelopment Area. Without the support of public resources, the redevelopment objectives for the redevelopment project area would most likely not be realized. The area-wide improvements and development assistance resources needed to redevelop and revitalize the redevelopment area are extensive and costly, and the private market, on its own, has shown little ability to absorb these costs. Excessive vacancy throughout the area demonstrates that the private market has been unwilling to invest in these properties. Public resources to assist with site preparation and public infrastructure improvements are needed to leverage private investment and facilitate area-wide redevelopment. TIF funds can be used to support building rehabilitation, utility and infrastructure improvements, site assembly and preparation, and environmental remediation. Accordingly, but for the designation of a TIF district, these projects, which will contribute substantially to area-wide redevelopment, are unlikely to occur. 

Illinois law specifies the requirements that must be satisfied for an area to qualify as a TIF district, beginning with identifying the district and the physical and economic deficiencies that need to be cured.

Prior to establishment of a TIF, an area is studied and a redevelopment plan created to demonstrate why an area needs intervention.

Municipal officials and a joint review board made up of representatives from local taxing bodies must review a plan for the redevelopment of the TIF area. A public hearing is held and a recommendation is forwarded to the Committee of the Whole and the City Council. If approved, the Mayor will sign the ordinance into law.

Some TIF eligible expenses include costs associated with acquisition of property; rehabilitation or renovation of buildings; financing costs, including interest assistance; demolition and site preparation; construction of public works or infrastructure improvements; professional services including architectural, engineering, legal, etc.; TIF administration.

The municipality monitors the progress of the TIF district in concert with the Joint Review Board which is made up of representatives from the major taxing bodies. By law the Joint Review Board meets annually to review the progress and status of each TIF.  In addition, an annual report is submitted to the Illinois Comptroller; these reports are available in the State Comptroller's website.

A TIF district exists for a maximum of 23 years.

No. Schools continue to receive all the tax revenue they were entitled to before the creation of the TIF district. As a tax capped taxing body, the school district will receive the full levy amount with or without TIF. 

During the life of a TIF district, the tax increment is invested in the TIF district. Once the district expires, the school district will have access to “new” money. Without the TIF district, development would not occur and the tax increment would not be produced. Not only would new tax money for schools not be generated, but the area itself would remain economically stagnant.

Geneva TIF District No. 1 was established in 1982 and ended in 2005. During that time, the City of Geneva increased the EAV of the TIF district from $1.5 million in 1982 to over $20 million in 2005. When adjusted for inflation, this is more than a 600% increase in EAV. This was all done without raising taxes.

The City of Geneva requires a minimum notification period of two business days to start and/or stop utility service. There are two ways you can start/ stop your utility service:

• Submit an online form to the City; or
• Visit the Finance Department at 15 S. First St. Business hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.

The easiest way to make a payment is using the City’s secure portal. Customers can use a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express) to pay their bill immediately, schedule a payment or set up reoccurring payments.

The portal also accepts eCheck transactions, which are similar to autodraft but these one-time payments can be managed by the customer.

For those looking for other options outside of online payments, customers can:

• Mail a check payable to the City of Geneva, Dept. #8050, P.O. Box 87618, Chicago, IL 60680-0618
• Visit the Finance Department, which is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday
• Call the City's interactive voice response system at 877-875-2709 (have your account number ready)
• Place a check in an envelope at any City dropbox by 7.30 a.m. at the following locations:
  
  
  1. Behind City Hall – 22 S. First St. (enter off State Street and proceed south towards James Street)
  2. Fire Station No. 1 – 200 East Side Drive
  3. Fire Station No. 2 – 2530 Fargo Blvd.
  4. Drop slot outside of the Finance Department, 15 S. First St.

Prior to receiving the yellow notice, you would have received a white “Past Due” letter indicating that you can make payment arrangements. However, upon receiving the yellow “Past Due” notice, no payment arrangements can be made. You are required to pay the balance due in full to prevent your utility service from being disconnected. Payment in full (including penalties and reconnection fees) must be made in cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card either by calling 630-232-0854 or in-person from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Finance Department, 15 S. First St., Geneva. Please do not pay online or use the drop boxes.

The utility service can be reconnected if your delinquent utility account balance has been paid in full (including penalties and reconnection fees) with cash, money order, certified check or credit card. Checks will not be accepted. Payments can be made in person at the Finance Department, 15 S. First St., or by calling 630-232-0854.

A reconnection fee will be assessed to your account based on the time/day service was reinstated:

• $75 between 7 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.;
• $250 between 2:30 p.m. and 9:59 p.m.; and
• $300 on a Sunday or on a designated City holiday. 

After business hours, payments can be made at the Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza, or by calling 630-232-4736.

If you have a discrepancy on your bill, please notify the Finance Department staff prior to the next billing date by calling 630-232-0854 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Our staff will be happy to help resolve the situation accordingly.

Your financial institution may offer a service, often known as online bill pay, that allow customers to make bill payments without having to write a check and mail them. Often, the financial institution will withdraw money from your account and remit the payment to the City. Depending on your financial institution, the method they send your utility bill payment can vary and it can take several days or possibly weeks to reach us. If we do not receive a payment by the due date, a late penalty is assessed and applied to your account. The delay in receiving the payment can potentially cause an disconnection in service due to non-payment. Please allow additional time for online bill pay to process when you submit your request through your financial institution.

Check the City’s website for the current electric rates.

Check the City’s website for the current water and sewer rates.

The City’s website has directions on how to check your water usage.

Find directions online for how to check for water leaks.

The City of Geneva provides and bills for electric, water, wastewater utility services provided within City boundaries. The Mill Creek subdivision is not located within the City of Geneva's boundaries.

The other utility service providers are: • Nicor Gas • Lakeshore Recycling Systems (Trash & Recycling) • AT&T • Comcast • MetroNet

Recycling is provided at no cost to the resident. It is collected each week by Lakeshore Recycling Systems. If you should need a recycling cart, please contact Lakeshore at 630-581-8650 or via email.

Weekly garbage pickup service is provided by Lakeshore Recycling Systems. Learn more about the refuse services offered to Geneva residents.

Under the Illinois Premise Alert Program Act, residents with special needs or disabilities are encouraged to provide information to be used as guidance and provide assistance to first responders in the performance of their duties. An enrollment form and more information can be found on the City's website.

The City does not charge a fee for filing or approval for a net metering application. However, the cost of the net meter is charged to the customer seeking interconnection and must be paid before the interconnection is approved. The Public Works Electric Division will provide the cost of the meter at the time the net metering application is submitted. Building permit fees are handled through the City's Building Division.

The City’s meter infrastructure does not support net metering without the installation of a specific meter. The net meters are significantly more expensive to purchase than a regular residential meter, and the cost of a net meter has not been accounted for in our residential rates and fees. As such, the cost of buying the meter is borne by the customer requesting net metering.

Geneva City Code provides for qualified net metering systems, any energy generated by the customer in excess of the energy required by the customer for a given billing period, a monthly credit shall be applied equal to the retail energy rate for the customer. There shall be no monetary payments or credit transfers for excess energy generated by a net metering customer. Credits will be applied to the next monthly utility bill.

The net metering rate outlined above will stay in effect until the total aggregate of residential and general service PV system capacity equals 2,000kW AC. At that time, any new residential or general service PV system will be credited for excess energy at the avoided cost. For systems interconnected before the 2,000kW limit is reached, they shall continue to be reimbursed for excess energy at the full retail rate until the 10th anniversary of the initial system interconnection approval, after which they will transition to the avoided cost rate for excess energy at the next billing period.

The City provided answers to some frequently asked questions regarding the 2024 net metering changes.

The Geneva City Code allows residential and general service customers to install a PV system that is less than 25kW/AC capacity, provided that the system does not pose a hazard or degrade other residents’ service. Systems larger than 25kW/AC will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There is no system-wide limit on the total installed PV capacity.  

The City owns and operates its own electric utility and as such, does not procure energy in the same manner as ComEd. The Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SREC) are administered and paid through the Illinois Power Agency (IPA), from which the City does not purchase power. The second meter accounts for the energy being purchased by the IPA through the SREC program and is used for system planning and reconciliation purposes. The second meter is provided by the City at no cost to the net metering customer. The customer also is allowed access to the energy data from the second meter by contacting the City or simply reading the meter on their own.

The disagreement can be submitted in writing to the Superintendent of Electric Services Aaron Holton by:

• Email
• or by U.S. Mail at Geneva Public Works Department; Attn: Superintendent of Electric Services; 1800 South St., Geneva IL 60134.

If, after a reasonable time, the matter is not responded to or resolved, the net metering customer can seek relief through the Illinois Administrative Review Law process.  

Yes. The approved net metering application can be amended to account for additional panels, provided the system does not exceed 25kW/AC. The customer will need to provide building permits for the expansion, and an updated net metering application reflecting the changes should be submitted.  

Yes, any battery storage device must be included in the net metering application. If battery storage is added after the initial net metering application approval, an amended application must be submitted and approved by the Public Works Electric Division, along with the applicable building permits and approvals.  

Most of the older water meters have been in service at least 10 years and have exceeded their expected life. The City is upgrading the system to Automated Meter Reading, which will improve efficiency by no longer requiring employees to manually enter the reads.

Per City ordinance, the City is only responsible for the water meter itself. The valves on either side of the water meter are part of the homeowners’ plumbing and responsibility.

 No, the only information sent to the network is the current meter read associated with your water meter.

The old water meter has moving parts that turn and generate a pulse to an outside remote that must be manually read by City staff entering your property. The new water meters have no moving parts and can be read remotely.

Nothing! The City owns and maintains the water meters.

The technician will need enough room for himself, his tools, and to be able to reach the valves on each side of the water meter. He will also need to be able to place a dishpan underneath the meter to collect any water.

The Mill Creek subdivision is located in unincorporated Kane County and outside the City of Geneva's boundary limits, therefore the City does not provide services to this area. For more information, visit Kane County's Mill Creek SSA website.

All positions are advertised on the City’s Job Opportunities Page. If you are interested in a position that is not currently open and would like to be informed when we are accepting applications for that position, visit our Careers web page and subscribe to receive job alerts. You will be notified by email if any positions become available.

All open positions and an online application are available on the City's Job Opportunities Page. Paper applications are accepted at City Hall 22 S. First St., Geneva, IL 60134.

If you do not have access to a computer with internet service, please visit the Geneva Public Library.

If you require an accommodation for the application process, please contact the City's Human Resources Division by calling 630-232-0867. Normal business hours are from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Monday through Friday.

No. We only accept applications and resumes for open posted positions.

The length of each hiring process will vary, but the intent is to move as quickly as possible. After the application deadline, the process may take two to three weeks before interviews are scheduled. You should receive notice from the City regarding your status or when you are no longer under consideration within four weeks of the application deadline.

Job descriptions for open positions are typically available when the job announcement is posted. If the job description is not attached to the job announcement and you would like a copy, please contact Human Resources by email or call 630-232-0867.

All applicants will be informed of the decision reached. Applicants who are eliminated and not given an interview will be notified via email as soon as possible. Applicants who receive an interview and are not selected will be given a phone call. Do not be discouraged if you are not selected for a position. Please continue to reapply for future jobs with the City of Geneva.

Yes. You must submit a separate application for each posted position in which you are interested.

Post-offer screening may take between three to six weeks before an employee starts a new job with the City. Employment screening includes a background check, physical, and drug screen. Police and Fire related job opportunities may require additional screening measures, such as a polygraph exam. Other positions of a confidential or financial nature may be subject to a credit history check and confidentiality agreement.

Fringe benefit summaries for all bargaining unit and non-bargaining unit positions may be found online.

If you have additional questions, contact the City's Human Resources Division by email or call 620-232-0867

According to Illinois law, the body-worn camera must be turned on at all times when an on-duty, uniformed police officer is responding to a call for service or engaged in law enforcement activities. Certain exceptions do apply and can be found in the law.

It is dependent upon the circumstances. If you are the victim or witness of a crime, you have a right to ask the officer to stop recording. However, even in those situations, an officer may continue to record or start recording again if there are exigent circumstances or the officer has a reasonable suspicion that you may be involved in a crime.

If an officer is conducting official business and has a legal right to be present, they can capture video utilizing their body-worn camera. This includes private property.

Geneva Police Department policy, along with Illinois law, specifies that the body-worn camera must be worn on the police officer’s outermost garment so that it will be clearly visible to the public. If you encounter a police officer who is responding to a call for service or engaged in other official police activity, you are likely being recorded.

By law, recordings made on a body-worn camera must be retained for 90 days. Videos will be stored through a secure, cloud-based service in compliance with Federal Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) standards. After 90 days, all recordings must be destroyed unless they are flagged as being part of a criminal, civil, or administrative investigation. Flagged recordings are kept indefinitely, or until the department receives a court order from a judge ordering their destruction.

All recorded media, images, and audio are the property of the Geneva Police Department. state law and department policy outline who within the department can access body-worn camera footage and when.

The release of body-worn camera footage is governed by Illinois law. Any public request for videos will be vetted with the City’s legal team and FOIA officers to determine whether the department has a legal obligation to release the footage.

Before being assigned a body-worn camera, all officers must attend mandatory training that covers the use of the body-worn camera system, state law, and department policy.

The Geneva Police Department's body-worn camera policy is available to the public, along with the applicable state law.

The City Council asked Public Works to investigate connectivity between the downtown and other areas of the City and the markings placed in 2024 represent the first step in improving connectivity.

That will be determined as part of the City of Geneva updated bike plan.

Since bicycles are allowed to take the entire traffic lane, drivers should treat cyclists as they would any other vehicular traffic.

The sharrows do not change the traffic pattern. The markings simply notify drivers that they should be more vigilant for bicyclists on these particular routes.

Sharrows are a cost-effective method to indicate that bikes are expected on the roadway. Some roadway corridors are not conducive to bike lanes because of trees, utilities, or other obstacles. While separate bike lanes can be expensive, they will be considered for future projects as funds allow.

Yes, cyclists can ride on any street except for limited access freeways and those with signs explicitly prohibiting cyclists. Cyclists are allowed on every street regardless of whether there is a sharrows marking or sign for them, unless stated otherwise.