Rockford City Hall building will reopen to the public on Monday, June 8 with visitor requirements such as, wearing a mask, if you're able, and maintaining social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We strongly encourage visitors to continue using online and drop box services when possible to limit contact points. City Hall’s hours remain Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Hall COVID-19 Guidelines
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On Monday, September 14, 2020, City Council approved changes to the sign ordinance in the City of Rockford. These changes will be effective starting October 5. 2020.
Main changes:
See the full sign ordinance here: City of Rockford Sign Ordinance
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CITY OF ROCKFORD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rockford scheduled for August 27, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.
The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford Planning Commission meeting:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Aug 27, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Planning Commission - August Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570237259 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,83570237259# or +13126266799,,83570237259# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 835 7023 7259
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kboaWHEHvy Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777 for accommodations.
A request has been submitted to amend the language in the PUD for the Promenade Building, located at 8 E Bridge Street.
Promenade PUD Amendment Submission
The submission will be discussed at the Planning Commission Meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 7pm.
CITY OF ROCKFORD ROCKFORD PLANNING COMMISSION VIRTUAL MEETING AUGUST 27, 2020 at 7:00 pm PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Rockford Planning Commission, of 7 S Monroe Street, Rockford, MI, will conduct a virtual public hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at or about 7:00 p.m. to solicit input, verbal or in writing, on a proposed amendment to the Promenade Planned Unit Development (PUD) Zoning and to the Amended and Restated Development Agreement, dated November 8, 2010, between the City of Rockford and DJT Properties, LLC and Nature View Properties, LLC., for the property located at 8 E. Bridge Street, in the City of Rockford amending the types of uses that are permitted on the ground floor of the building at that address.
A copy of the application can be found on the City’s website, under Recent News, at www.rockford.mi.us or by contacting the City Clerk to obtain a copy. Written comments can be submitted to the City Clerk at bedfordc@rockford.mi.us or through United States Mail, at 7 S. Monroe Street, Rockford MI 49341, prior to the public hearing.
You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Aug 27, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Planning Commission - August Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83570237259?pwd=Vm9YVWdzZGM2WjVMcWRlK3UrNGk3dz09 Passcode: 690025 Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,83570237259# or +13126266799,,83570237259# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 835 7023 7259
International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kboaWHEHvy Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777.
Christine M. Bedford City Clerk
PUBLIC NOTICE Date: August 12, 2020 Permit No.: MI0060115 Designated Site Name: Rockford MS4-Kent
The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), Water Resources Division (WRD), proposes to reissue a permit to the City of Rockford for the City of Rockford Municipal Seperate Storm Sewer System located at Kent County, Michigan 49341. The applicant discharges storm water to surface waters of the state of Michigan.
The draft permit includes the following modifications to the previously-issued permit: This individual permit supersedes Certificate of Coverage No. MIG610134.
Copies of the permit application, public notice, and draft permit may be obtained via the Internet at https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us (select ‘Public Notice Search,’ enter the permit number into the search field, and then click ‘Search’), or at the WRD's Grand Rapids District Office located at State Office Building, Fifth Floor, 350 Ottawa Ave NW, Unit 10, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2341, telephone: 616-356-0500.
Persons wishing to submit comments or request a public hearing should go to https://miwaters.deq.state.mi.us, select ‘Public Notice Search,’ search for this public notice by entering the permit number into the search field, click ‘Search’, click ‘View,’ click ‘Add Comment,’enter information into the fields, and then click ‘Submit.’ Comments or objections to the draft permit received by September 11, 2020, will be considered in the final decision to issue the permit, as will comments made at a public hearing should one be held by the Department on the draft permit.
Any person may request the Department to hold a public hearing on the draft permit. The request should include specific reasons for the request, indicating which portions of the draft permit constitute the need for a hearing. If submitted comments indicate significant public interest in the draft permit or if useful information may be produced, the Department may, at its discretion, hold a public hearing on the draft permit.
If a public hearing is scheduled, public notice of the hearing will be provided at least 30 days in advance. The hearing will normally be held in the vicinity of the discharge. Inquiries should be directed to Bradley Popovich, Permits Section, WRD, EGLE, P.O. Box 30458, Lansing, Michigan 48909-7958; telephone: 517-284-6656; or e-mail: PopovichB@michigan.gov.
NPDES Permit
If you are claiming ownership of any firearm(s) listed here, please write or call within thirty (30) days of the date of public notice. In addition to your ownership claim, you must be authorized to possess firearms.
If no valid ownership claim is received by the Rockford Department of Public Safety within thirty (30) days of the date of public notice, the firearm(s) listed above will be destroyed.
Firearm(s) listed are not for sale.
Contact information is listed below:
Rockford Department of Public Safety 7 South Monroe Street NE Rockford, MI 49341 616-866-9557
CITY OF ROCKFORD
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 10, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for August 10, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.
The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Aug 10, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Mon, until Oct 12, 2020, 3 occurrence(s)
Aug 10, 2020 07:00 PM
Sep 14, 2020 07:00 PM
Oct 12, 2020 07:00 PM
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/tZAodO2vqDoiGNPg1XufYtRGl-5oteAAvOxr/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGsqzguHdKUuBuARpwIGYjCLO3wpn5HjY1tm07dFiZqdjHROq8XPaZ6MfnG
Topic: City Council Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
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Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
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International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcSPpsyUnN
Persons with special needs, as defined in the Americans with Disabilities Act, should contact the City Clerk at 866-1537 or the Michigan Relay Center TDD 1-800-649-3777 for accommodations.
CITY OF ROCKFORD PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING JULY 23, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Rockford scheduled for July 23, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.
The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford Planning Commission meeting: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jul 23, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Planning Commission Meeting
Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87200427363
Or iPhone one-tap : US: +13017158592,,87200427363# or +13126266799,,87200427363# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128
Webinar ID: 872 0042 7363 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/ktOqotAbx
CITY OF ROCKFORD CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 2020
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the meeting of the City Council of the City of Rockford scheduled for July 13, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m., will be conducted virtually by using Zoom (online and/or by phone) due to; health concerns surrounding Coronavirus/COVID-19, under the Governor of Michigan’s Executive Orders 2020-15 and 2020-21.
The following information will assist you in joining the Rockford City Council meeting: You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: July 13, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: City Council Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84534761827 Or iPhone one-tap: US: +16465588656, 84534761827# or +13017158592, 84534761827# Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 646 558 8656 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 Webinar ID: 845 3476 1827
The City of Rockford Planning Commission is currently seeking applicants for two open positions. The position is a three-year term and the Commission meets every fourth Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Council Chambers of Rockford City Hall. If you are interested in applying, please click on the following application link, complete the application and email to City Clerk Christine Bedford at bedfordc@rockford.mi.us Deadline for accepting applications is July 17, 2020.
Application: https://www.rockford.mi.us/Portals/1087/forms/commission%20application.pdf
Please be advised, due to a change in the request by the owner of the Promenade, located at 8 E. Bridge Street, the public hearing scheduled for Monday, July 13, 2020, has been cancelled. We will notify you when the public hearing is rescheduled.
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