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Community Development
The Community Development Department is responsible for building, zoning, planning, and other activities that relate to land use in the Village. The department implements zoning regulations, building codes, planning guidelines, and other Village codes as they relate to the built environment.
The department’s functions include:
- Review of building permit applications for all building projects and other structures
- Zoning reviews and plan reviews to assure compliance with zoning and building regulations
- Issuance of building permits
- Code enforcement and inspections of projects under construction
- Review of tree removal applications and issuance of tree permits
In addition to the responsibilities listed above, the Community Development Department also serves as the liaison to the following commissions: Zoning Board of Appeals, Plan Commission, Architectural Review Commission, Building Review Commission, and the Building, Planning, and Zoning Committee of the Village Board.
The department is available to answer zoning code, building code, and construction questions, and to meet with applicants. Please contact Community Development Director, Susan Criezis, if you have any questions.
Permit Applications
Permit Information
- Building Permit Information
- Building Permit Requirements
- Additional Requirements for New Building
- Community Development Department Fees
- Kenilworth Building Codes
- Building Codes Amendments
- Construction Site Regulations
- Tree Protection Plan
- Drainage and Grading Regulations
- Drainage and Grading-User Manual
- Steep Slope Regulations
- Steep Slopes-User Manual
- Fireplaces and Fire Pits
- Tent Code Regulations
- Neighbor Notification
- Property Maintenance Code
- Comprehensive Plan
- Development Review Process
A liquor license is required for the sale or offer of sale of alcoholic liquor within the Village. Please fill out an application and turn it into Village Hall (419 Richmond Road, Kenilworth IL 60043).
Applications can be found by clicking here.
For more information on liquor licenses, please view Title XI, Chapter 116 of the Village Code.
Applications can be found by clicking here.
For more information on liquor licenses, please view Title XI, Chapter 116 of the Village Code.
For a list of all zoning ordinances, please click here.
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Community Development
Physical Address
419 Richmond Road
Kenilworth, IL 60043
Phone: 847-251-1666
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.