Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals major responsibility is to review questions and appeals which arise under the provisions of the City's Zoning Code, as interpreted and administered by the Community Development Director. The Board's recommendations go to the City Council for appropriate action.

The Board hears all requests for variations in zoning, various special use permits, and appeals from administrative decisions or interpretations of the Zoning Code.

The Board meets fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath.  The * indicated below in the approved meeting schedule is a change in the normally scheduled meeting.  Meetings dates are subject to change from the approved schedule.  Please check the Public Meeting Schedule for up to date information on the upcoming meetings.

To submit an application for a VARIANCE from required zoning setbacks, click here.

You will be prompted to login.  If you have not registered as a user, please contact Carolynn Gaylord in the City’s Community Development Department at 847.810.3521 for  assistance or visit the City’s Municipal Services Facility.  If you have questions about the required zoning setbacks or about the variance application process, please contact Michelle Friedrich, Planning Technician at 847.810.3511.

2021 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Dates
(Submittal Deadline noted in parenthesis by 3:30pm)

January 25
(Submittal Deadline: December 18)

February 22
(Submittal Deadline: January 15)

*Monday, March 29
(Submittal Deadline: February 19)

April 26
(Submittal Deadline: March 19)

May 24 
(Submittal Deadline: April 16)

June 28
(Submittal Deadline: May 21)

July 26
(Submittal Deadline: June 18)

August 23
(Submittal Deadline: July 16)

September 27
(Submittal Deadline: August 20)

October 25
(Submittal Deadline: September 17)

November 22
(Submittal Deadline: October 15)

No December Meeting