Ordinances

Sterling Municipal Code

The Sterling Municipal Code is the compilation of ordinances that establish the rules and regulations under which the City of Sterling operates. Access the Sterling Municipal Code online to learn more.

Liquor Code

View the City of Sterling Liquor Ordinance (PDF).

Questions

Any questions about the City Code? Please contact Sterling's City Clerk's office at 815-632-6630.

Applicable Codes in Sterling

The following codes are applicable and enforced in Sterling:

• 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code
• 2014 National Electric Code  - Amendments
• 2015 Fuel Gas Code - Amendments
• 2015 International Building Code  - Amendments
• 2015 International Existing Building Code - Amendments
• 2015 International Fire Prevention Code - Amendments
• 2015 International Mechanical Code - Amendments
• 2015 International Property Maintenance Code - Amendments
• 2015 International Residential Code for 1 and 2 family dwellings - Amendments 
• 2018 International Energy Conservation Code
• Illinois Accessibility Code (most recent version)