Administrative Appeal Any person can appeal an administrative decision to the Board of Zoning Appeals. Show Less Show More Berm Permit Application Show Less Show More Business Plan of Operation The way in which many land uses operate has a direct effect on the nature of the use and potential effects on nearby properties, including existing and anticipated land uses. This division describes the requirements and procedures for reviewing a plan of operation. Details about the process can be found in Section 170.390 of our Village Code. Show Less The way in which many land uses operate has a direct effect on the nature of the use and potential effects on nearby propert... Show More Code Interpretation The Zoning Administrator is available to help people with their questions. If a person wants a formal determination for how a provision in the zoning code is applied in general terms or in a particular situation, they can request a formal interpretation. Show Less The Zoning Administrator is available to help people with their questions. If a person wants a formal determination for how a... Show More Comprehensive Plan Amendment The comprehensive plan describes the Village's overall vision for growth and development. It may be amended from time to time to reflect new challenges or opportunities. Show Less The comprehensive plan describes the Village's overall vision for growth and development. It may be amended from time to time... Show More Conceptual Review Before the Plan Commission will consider a Preliminary Plat for review, a developer must submit a Concept Review application. This process ensures the developer and Plan Commission are on the same page when it comes to what the Plan Commission requires and what the developer wants to build. The Plan Commission will provide feedback that the developer can incorporate into their Preliminary Plat design. Show Less Before the Plan Commission will consider a Preliminary Plat for review, a developer must submit a Concept Review application.... Show More Conditional Use Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appropriate under certain conditions. These are referred to as “conditional uses” and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Show Less Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appro... Show More Conversion of a Nonconforming Use The zoning code allows a legal nonconforming use to be converted to another nonconforming use provided the new use does not result in a greater degree of nonconformity than the current use. Show Less The zoning code allows a legal nonconforming use to be converted to another nonconforming use provided the new use does not r... Show More Expansion of a Nonconforming Building A nonconforming building can be expanded with the approval of the Village Board. Show Less Show More Floodplain Permit Development of land in the 100-year floodplain must be approved before work begins. Show Less Show More Home Occupation A Home Occupation is an occupation, profession, enterprise, or similar commercial activity that is conducted by a person residing on the premises, and which by its nature, appearance, and inherent operational activities and characteristics, is compatible in a residential setting. Show Less A Home Occupation is an occupation, profession, enterprise, or similar commercial activity that is conducted by a person resi... Show More Planned Development District A planned development district is a special type of zoning district that is crafted for a specific development project. Show Less Show More Registration of Nonconforming Use Land uses that do not comply with the existing zoning regulations, but which were legally established are referred to as “nonconforming uses.” Registration as a nonconforming use establishes (i) when the use was first established; (ii) that the use was established consistent with the rules and regulations in effect at the time, if any; (iii) that the use has operated continuously, without a cessation of more than 12 continuous months; and (iv) the nature of the use. Show Less Land uses that do not comply with the existing zoning regulations, but which were legally established are referred to as “non... Show More Rural Accessory Building Determination In an effort to keep the Village's rural character, certain accessory buildings (e.g., barns, machine sheds) may be kept without being counted with regard to number of buildings or total floor area. Show Less In an effort to keep the Village's rural character, certain accessory buildings (e.g., barns, machine sheds) may be kept with... Show More Site Plan Site plan review is required for most commercial and industrial projects and for many conditional uses. The overall design of the site is the primary focus - the relationship of buildings to the site and other features, the flow of pedestrians and traffic within the project and beyond the borders of the project. Show Less Site plan review is required for most commercial and industrial projects and for many conditional uses. The overall design of... Show More Special Exception A special exception allows the use of a standard that is different than the generally applicable standard, but only in those instances where the code specifically allows a special exception. Show Less A special exception allows the use of a standard that is different than the generally applicable standard, but only in those ... Show More Temporary Use - More than 30 Days but Less than 150 Show Less Show More Temporary Uses - 30 Days or Less Show Less Show More Termination of Approval The property owner and the Village, in certain circumstances, can terminate an approval, such as a conditional use. Show Less Show More Variance A property owner can submit a variance application seeking approval to not follow one or more standard in the zoning code. Show Less Show More Wireless Telecommunication - Class 1 Collocation or New Tower New telecommunication towers and a certain collocations are subject to public review. Show Less Show More Wireless Telecommunication - Class 2 Collocation Collocations that do not constitute a substantial modification are not subject to public review, but are reviewed administratively. Show Less Collocations that do not constitute a substantial modification are not subject to public review, but are reviewed administrat... Show More Zoning Code Amendment Amendments to the zoning code include changes to the text and the zoning map (i.e., rezoning). Show Less Show More Zoning Permit A zoning permit is required for different kinds of projects, often permitted accessory uses. Common things that require a zoning permit are: Zoning permits are reviewed by the Zoning Administrator. Show Less A zoning permit is required for different kinds of projects, often permitted accessory uses. Common things that require a zon... Show More

Affidavit of Correction An affidavit of correction is a legal instrument that corrects or otherwise modifies a subdivision plat or certified survey map (CSM). Show Less An affidavit of correction is a legal instrument that corrects or otherwise modifies a subdivision plat or certified survey m... Show More Certified Survey Map A certified survey map (CSM) is a map that is generally used to create fewer than 5 lots. A CSM can also be used to merge two adjoining lots or modify adjoining lot lines. Show Less A certified survey map (CSM) is a map that is generally used to create fewer than 5 lots. A CSM can also be used to merge two... Show More Prior Review of Land Transfers Before adjoining property owners modify the location of a common lot line staff must review the proposal to make sure both of the parcels comply with all zoning standards Show Less Before adjoining property owners modify the location of a common lot line staff must review the proposal to make sure both of... Show More Subdivision Plat - Final A final subdivision plat shows the proposed/approved layout of lots in a subdivision. Once recorded at the county's register of deeds office the lots are legally created. Show Less A final subdivision plat shows the proposed/approved layout of lots in a subdivision. Once recorded at the county's register ... Show More Subdivision Plat - Preliminary A preliminary subdivision plat is a map showing the layout of a proposed subdivision and other required information that is submitted for purposes of review and approval. Show Less A preliminary subdivision plat is a map showing the layout of a proposed subdivision and other required information that is s... Show More Waiver of Land Division Requirement Upon petition, the Village Board may modify certain requirements in the Village's land division regulations (Chapter 330). Show Less Show More