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.

2020 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Dates
(Submittal Deadline noted in parenthesis by 3:30pm)

January 27
(Submittal Deadline: December 20)

February 24
(Submittal Deadline: January 17)

*Monday, March 30
(Submittal Deadline: February 21)

*Thursday, April 30
(Submittal Deadline: March 27)

*Tuesday, May 26 
(Submittal Deadline: April 24)

June 22
(Submittal Deadline: May 22)

July 27
(Submittal Deadline: June 26)

August 24
(Submittal Deadline: July 24)

September 28
(Submittal Deadline: August 21)

October 26
(Submittal Deadline: September 18)

November 23
(Submittal Deadline: October 23)

No December Meeting