PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE: Notice is given to any and all interested parties that the Petersburg Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Petersburg City Hall, to hear comments on the 2022 Zoning Ordinance. The City of Petersburg is updating their Zoning Ordinance to bring it up to date and make it more user friendly. The update includes new graphics and tables to aid users in navigating the procedures identified in the Zoning Ordinance.
The draft plan is available for review here and in person at Petersburg City Hall.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals with a disability should contact the City of Petersburg City Clerk, Leanne Goodin, at (734) 279-1210, at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of the Public Hearing, if requesting accommodations.
WATER METERS BEING REPLACED- The DPW workers are working to replace all water meters with new smart meters. If your meter has not been replaced, please contact us to schedule an appointment at 279-1210. DPW workers will be going door-to-door during normal work hours. They will have proper identification and will be in a City marked vehicle. NEW!! App available to monitor water usage! Once your meter has been replaced, you will be able to utilize "EyeOnWater" a free app available on all smart phones. Please allow 7 days after installation for the meter to be activated. Click here for instructions on how to download and set up the app.
KN95 Masks Free to Residents- The City of Petersburg, in cooperation with the Monroe County Health Department and Monroe County Emergency Management Division, has free KN95 masks available. Masks can be picked up at the City office during regular business hours.
NOTARY SERVICE AVAILABLE! Complimentary Notary Service is available during normal office hours. No appointment necessary. Photo I.D. is required. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN YOUR DOCUMENT UNTIL YOU APPEAR IN PERSON BEFORE THE NOTARY!
TELL THE SHERIFF- A phone number and email have been set up to pass along information from concerned citizens or to ask the sheriff questions. Please do not use the phone number or email for emergencies. They are not for crimes in progress but rather an information network. Click here for contact information.
Water/Sewer Bill Payment Information: Please be advised that City of Petersburg water/sewer customers are welcome to make additional payments on their account at any time if it would make it easier to budget for the quarterly billings. Payments can be made in person, by mail or placed in the drop box (with your name and address). All credit/debit cards are also accepted in person or over the phone but are subject to a 3.5% service fee. Please call the office with any questions, 279-1210. Thank you.
CITY DUMP OPEN. The City dump is open for YARD WASTE ONLY for City residents only. Please note the dump is being monitored by camera. The dump area is located behind the Sheriff Department substation at the corner of Railroad and Wood Streets.
BLIGHT- Please be aware that the Blight Ordinance will be enforced in the City of Petersburg. If you receive notice that you are in violation of the Blight Ordinance, and the situation is not remedied within 10 days, or a hearing has not been requested within 10 days (in writing), the blighting condition may be remedied by the City, and the cost assessed against the property. The full ordinance can be read by clicking HERE. To report a blight issue, please complete the COMPLAINT FORM (click on form) and submit to the office.
Announcement: The City of Petersburg asks that you please refrain from burning leaves within the city during 11:30-3:00 on school days especially if you live near the school. The smoke has become a problem for some of our children. We appreciate your cooperation. Thank you for keeping our children safe and happy!
If you must burn, do not burn in the street-it damages the asphalt (City ordinance).
5/1/20 Notice is hereby given that May 1st is the date by which owners, occupiers, and possessors of land in the City of Petersburg shall have complied with the provisions of Ordinance 2009-01 regarding the removal, destruction or cutting of the noted vegetation.
NOTICE ORDINANCE