On January 10, 2023, the Village of Homewood adopted an updated zoning ordinance and map. The previous zoning ordinance was enacted in 2002 and the majority of the code had not been revised since that time. Much has changed in the last 20years in land use, economy, and the law. The Village engaged the consulting firm of Houseal Lavigne & Associates to perform a comprehensive update of the Village’s zoning ordinance.

Questions? 

• Email: pzc@homewoodil.gov

• Call: 708-206-3380

Public process:

Comprehensive overview of all public process

ADOPTION: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 @ 7:00 at Village Board of Trustees

• Meeting Packet
• Zoning Ordinance (effective 01/10/2023)
• Zoning Map (effective 01/10/2023)

PUBLIC HEARING CONTINUED: Thursday December 8, 2022 @ 7:00 at Planning and Zoning Commission

• Meeting Packet
• Zoom Recording

PUBLIC HEARING: Thursday, November 10, 2022 @ 7:00 at Planning and Zoning Commission

• Meeting Packet

OPEN HOUSE: Thursday October 27, 2022 @ 7:00 - 8:30 pm

• Meeting Packet
• Open House Boards

WORKSHOP: Thursday, September 22,2022 @ 7:00 PM; continued October 5, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

• Meeting Packet for 09/22/2022
• Presentation
• Zoom Recording 09/22/2022
• Zoom Recording 10/05/2022

 MEETING: June 23, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

• Draft Articles 6-8 Overview Memo 

 MEETING: January 27, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

•  1/27/2022 Agenda
•  Overview of Proposed Changes Memo
•  Proposed Zoning Map
•  Post Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Chapter Summary

MEETING: September 23, 2021 @ 7:00 PM

• 9/23/2021 Agenda
• Diagnostic Preliminary Recommendations Memo
• Diagnostic Preliminary Recommendations Presentation
• Nonconformity Analysis Maps - Homewood
• 9/23/2021 Zoom Recording
• Post Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Diagnostic Memo

 MEETING: July 22, 2021 @ 7:30 PM

• 7/22/2021 Agenda
• 7/22/2021 Zoom Recording
•  Key Themes and Initial Policy Direction Memo
• Key Themes and Initial Policy Direction Summary

Zoning Ordinance Update Process Details

The existing zoning ordinance was enacted in 2002 and the majority of the code has not been revised since that time. The Village engaged the consulting firm of Houseal Lavigne & Associates to perform a comprehensive update of the Village’s zoning code.

The scope of work for the zoning code update includes the following:

• Modernize the zoning code to improve and simplify any outdated processes and procedures associated with the code.
• Update to enhance the usability and understanding of the code with visual representations, charts, tables, matrices, sketches, etc.
• Update terminology and definitions that are obsolete or add new clarifying definitions.
• Identify and update any uses that are missing, unclear, need to be improved.
• Add or remove permitted and special uses that are outdated.
• Amend permitted and special use lists.
• Review the current zoning districts’ purposes and boundaries for legitimacy.
• Identify and remove inconsistencies with best practices and trends.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legislation.