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Community Development Department

The Community Development Department reviews building permit applications for all building projects within the Village. The Department undertakes zoning review, building plan review, permit issuance and on-site inspection of all building projects. The review and inspection ensures that all building projects adhere to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Kenilworth, as well as national building codes that have been adopted by the Village.

The Department consists of staff, supplemented and assisted by other Village employees. Susan Criezis is the Director of Community Development. Ms. Criezis answers general zoning code, building code, and construction questions. She coordinates construction issues with Village Building Inspectors and other Village Departments, and is the primary staff to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Building Review Commission, Architectural Review Commission, and the Plan Commission.  Larry Murrin is the Village’s part-time building inspector.

Building Inspection services are provided by Larry Murrin and Brian Lamberg. Mr. Murrin, a part-time employee, serves as the primary building and plumbing inspector. Brian Lamberg serves as the electrical inspector for the Village.  Kevin Zeoli, the Village's Public Works Director, also provides sewer inspection services for the Village.

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and Zoning Committee | Board of Zoning Appeals | Architectural Review Commission| Demolition Permit Ordinance |  | Demolition Permit Application | Building Review Committee | Other Permits


Zoning Ordinances

Zoning Worksheet

Zoning Ordinance

Zoning Map

Height Map

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Building Permit Application

Building Code Amendements

Building Codes Adopted

Building Permit Application

Building Department Fees

Requirements For Permit Application

Additional Requirements - New Building

Building Permit Information

Other Permit Applications

See "Forms & Ordinances" Page

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Building, Planning and Zoning Committee

The Building, Planning and Zoning Committee is a three member standing committee of the Village Board of Trustees. The three members are all Village Trustees. The Committee is responsible, at the direction of the President and Board of Trustees, for studying matters relating to Building, Planning and Zoning regulation, conducting public hearings on proposed regulatory amendments as directed by the Board, and making recommendations to the full Board on related matters.

The staff liaison is Susan Criezis, Community Development Director, and can be reached at (847) 251-1666.

 

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is a seven member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to review applications for variations from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Kenilworth. The ZBA also serves as the public hearing body for Special Use Permits, and is the appellate body for those seeking relief from a determination of the Building Commissioner on matters relating to interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance. 

Zoning Variation Application

Meeting Schedule:

January 11, 2010                          July 12, 2010

March 8, 2010                                September 13, 2010

May 10, 2010                                 November 8, 2010

 

The staff liaison is Susan Criezis, Community Development Director, and can be reached at (847) 251-1666.

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Architectural Review Commission

The Architectural Review Commission is a five member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Architectural Review Commission is to provide appearance review of all applications for exterior alterations to existing commercial properties, construction of new commercial properties, signage, and awnings. 

Commercial Design & Development Guidelines

Meeting Schedule:

February 10, 2010                       August 11, 2010

April 14, 2010                               October 13, 2010

June 16, 2010                              December 15, 2010

 

The staff liaison is Susan Criezis, Community Development Director, and can be reached at (847) 251-1666.

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Building Review Commission

The Building Review Commission is a seven member body, appointed jointly by the President and Board of Trustees. The purpose of the Building Review Commission is to review all applications for demolition to determine if the application involves a property of historical and/or architectural significance. If the Commission makes such a determination, it may delay the issuance of a demolition permit for up to 1 year  to allow for the study of alternatives to demolition. 

   Demolition Permit Ordinance

    Demolition Permit Application

 

Meeting Schedule:

February 8, 2010                         August 9, 2010

April 12, 2010                               October 11, 2010

June 14, 2010                              December 14, 2010

 

The staff liaison is Susan Criezis, Community Development Director, and can be reached at (847) 251-1666.

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Plan Commission

 

Meeting Schedule:

 

              January 27, 2010                  July 6, 2010 

                                                                            (Tuesday after Independence Day)

 

                        February 1, 2010                        August 2, 2010

 

March 1, 2010                       September 7, 2010 (Tuesday after Labor Day)

April 5, 2010                          October 4, 2010

 

May 3, 2010                          November 1, 2010

 

June 7, 2010                         December 6, 2010

Kenilworth Comprehensive Plan

 

 



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