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The Community Development Department is located in the Municipal Services Building at 110 East Laurel Avenue
and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The department is responsible for managing new development and infill development throughout the community
and staffs five boards and commissions, each of which is responsible for a different aspect of development ranging from the initial planning through the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 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 works 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.
An organizational chart 
(16k - 1 page) for Community Development can be viewed or downloaded.
Planner Office Hours
In an effort to serve our customers better, the Community Development Department is pleased to provide Planner Office Hours. During this time, planning staff will be available to meet with Realtors, residents, architects, business owners, contractors and others.
No appointment needed. This time is intended to provide an opportunity to ask brief questions and get basic information. For in depth discussions or review of projects, a separate appointment may still need to be scheduled. Each walk-in customer will be offered a 10 minute time slot. Customers will be assisted on a first come, first served basis. Planner Hours - Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Municipal Services Building
110 E. Laurel Avenue
Sign in at the front counter For further information, please contact
Julie Carpenter at 847-615-4292
Construction Updates
Visit the City's Construction Update
page for information on current citywide construction and road improvement projects. For more specific information about the Community Development Department, please follow the links at the top of the page. | 
