Contact

Catherine Czerniak Director of Community Development P:847.810.3504

Community Development

The Community Development Department is located at the Municipal Services Building, 800 Field Drive. 

The Community Development Department strives to continue the tradition of careful planning and preservation that have served Lake Forest well in the past, to manage growth and change in the community and to provide excellent communication and customer service to the business and property owners, architects, contractors, developers.

Community Development Department staff are responsible for managing new development and infill development throughout the community from the initial planning stages through the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.  Staff work with various Boards and Commissions to ensure compliance with the Code.  The Department is also responsible for the review and approval all construction plans for conformance with applicable building codes as well as conducting site inspections for all projects, including general construction, plumbing, electrical and HVAC mechanical systems. Community Development staff members work closely with the Fire Prevention Bureau to ensure conformance with life safety code requirements and with Engineering staff to ensure compliance with drainage, grading and steep slope requirements.  Department staff members also work with property owners with respect to property maintenance.

Construction HoursWithin the City of Lake Forest, construction activity is permitted during the following hours:
Monday - Friday 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For zoning information, please use the interactive Zoning Map.
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