535 Duane Street Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: (630) 469-5000 Fax: (630) 469-8849
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Phone: (630) 547-5250, Fax: (630) 547-5370
Civic Center 2nd Floor, 535 Duane Street
*Open 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
  • Responsibilities
  • Department Contacts
  • Applications
  • Codes & Ordinances
  • Demolition Notification
  • Forms
  • Maps
    		•  The Department of Planning and Development administers codes associated with development and building safety. The Department is responsible for coordinating, reviewing and monitoring private and public developments, primarily through the interpretation and administration of the Zoning Code (pdf) , Building Code, Electric Code, Plumbing Code, Subdivision Regulations Code(pdf), Grading and Stormwater regulations, Appearance Review Guidelines (pdf) , and Sign Code
    DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
      The Department provides direct staff support to the Plan Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Architectural Review Commission, Electrical Commission and Building Board of Appeals. The Department's responsibilities extend to participation in the Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corporation and Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce. The Department coordinates the review and analysis for all development and subdivision projects, processes petitions for annexation, prepares zoning certificates, maintains land use and building records, issues building permits, provides building inspections, enforces Codes, conducts fire safety inspections, assigns fees and deposits, processes requests for right-of-way variations, monitors various escrow accounts, and assists in the preparation of planning policies. Five primary consultants provide planning, building plan review, grading, engineering, legal expertise and assistance on special projects. The employees, consultants, and volunteer Boards and Commissions provide recommendations to assist the Village Board in making decisions about developments and Village Codes.
     
    DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
     

    The Department contains two divisions, a Planning Division and a Building Division. These two divisions are staffed by 10 full-time equivalent employees (15 full- and part-time individuals). The Department Organizational Chart (pdf) identifies the current employees and consultants providing service in the Department.

    In coordinating development review, the Department works closely with the Public Works Department and three primary Village consultants. A Contact List (pdf) for construction and development issues provides the names of all individuals involved in the Village’s development review process.
     
    COMMISSION APPLICATIONS
     
     
    PERMIT APPLICATIONS
     
     
  • Building Permit (pdf)
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  • Banner Sign (pdf)
  • Indemnification for Placement of Objects in Municipal Rights-of-Way (pdf)
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  • Knox Box (pdf)
  • Overhead Sewer/Backflow Prevention Valve Grant Program (pdf)
  • Outdoor Beautification display Permit Application(pdf)
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  • Sign Permit (pdf)
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  • Tree Preservation Plan (pdf)
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  • Work in Parkway
  • Zoning, Occupancy and Business Registration Application (pdf)

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    BUILDING PERMIT HANDOUTS & WORKSHEETS
     
     
  • 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Zoning Worksheet (pdf)
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  • Architect/Engineer/Contractor/Owner Verification of Compliance (pdf)
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  • Building Codes in Effect (pdf)
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  • Certificate of Building Height Compliance (pdf)
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  • Citizen Evaluation Form
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  • Construction Notice (pdf)
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  • Construction Rules of Conduct (pdf)
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  • Demolition Certification (pdf)
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  • Demolition Procedures (pdf)
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  • Demolition Utility Disconnect Information (pdf)
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  • Final Grading (Occupancy) Survey (pdf)
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  • Fire Protection Information Sheet (pdf)
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  • Foundation and Height Certifications (pdf)

  • Impact Fees (Developer’s Donations) (pdf)
  • Land Transfer, Lot Consolidation, or Two-Lot Subdivision (pdf)
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  • Minimum Plan Review Submission Requirements (pdf)
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  • Overhead Sewer Backflow Prevention Valve Grant Program - Diagram 1 - Diagram 2 - Diagram 3
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  • Permit Fee & Deposit Schedule (pdf)
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  • Project Submission Procedures (pdf)
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  • Required Inspections (pdf)
  • Sample Site Management Plan for Demolition and Construction
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  • Sanitary Sewer Service Line Repair Cost Sharing Program (pdf)
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  • Site Development (Grading) Plan and Final Grading (Occupancy) Survey Review Process (pdf)
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  • Site Development (Grading) Plan Guidelines (pdf)
  • Temporary Occupancy Policy (pdf)
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  • Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculation (pdf)
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  • Underground Utility Protection Information (J.U.L.I.E) (pdf)
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    CODES & ORDINANCES
     
  • Appearance Review Guidelines (4MB pdf)
  • Appearance Review Guidelines: Photo Resource Directory
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  • Brochure of Business Regulations for Outdoor Signs, Merchandise, and Balloons
  • Comprehensive Plan *Please note that some of these are very large PDF Files
    •   Summary Full Report
      Low Resolution Black & White (2MB pdf) Low Resolution (15MB pdf)
      High Resolution Color (23MB pdf) High Resolution (44MB pdf)
  • Subdivision Code
  • Village Code (Including Title 4, Chapter 5: Sign Code)
  • Zoning Code
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    MAPS
     

    Village of Glen Ellyn 535 Duane Street Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: (630) 469-5000 Fax: (630) 469-8849
    Last Updated: September 26, 2008