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Mercer County Board unanimously approves two rezoning ordinances for Viola and Joy parcels
Summary
Two rezoning ordinances were approved to change agricultural parcels to residential: Ordinance No. 7 for parcels in Viola and Ordinance No. 8 for a parcel in Joy. Both motions passed unanimously on May 4, 2026.
The Mercer County Board voted to approve two rezoning ordinances during its May 4 meeting. Ordinance No. 7 rezones parcel 12-12-06-300-001 and 12-12-07-100-001 (2828 110th Ave, Viola, IL) from AG-1 to R-1; Ordinance No. 8 rezones parcel 09-09-02-100-006 (1405 118th Ave, Joy, IL) from AG-1 to R-1. Both motions were recorded as passing with all members in favor.
The ordinances were introduced under the Resolutions & Ordinances section of the agenda. The meeting minutes show the motions and seconds for the rezoning approvals but do not record any on-the-record opposition or public testimony on the items.
