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There are forms or permits related to this department available in the Online Reference Desk section of our website.  Click here.Overview  |  Department Head Biography  |  This document is available to view in PDF format. Adopted Building Code Changes
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Design Des Plaines

A ten-person working group of talented residents has been compiled by City staff and elected officials, and is working with Farr Associates and City Staff on the project. The working Group is comprised of:

  • John Burke President, Historical Society Board of Directors
  • Barry Collins Vice-Chair, Economic Development Commission, Land Use Attorney
  • George Geldis Chair, Architectural Review Commission, Architect
  • Jean Higgason Community and Economic Development Committee, 4th Ward Alderman
  • Richard Hofherr Resident, retired Municipal Code Officer
  • Carl Kowalski Chair, Planning Commission
  • Tom Lovestrand Resident
  • Arnie Seegers Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, Architect
  • James Szabo Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, Contractor
  • Dan Wilson Resident

This document is available to view in PDF format. Design Des Plaines Project Timeline

Project Documents:

October 2, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Meeting Agenda
This document is available to view in PDF format.
Image Preference Survey Results

August 27, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Meeting Agenda
This document is available to view in PDF format.
Form Based and Hybrid Based Zoning Codes Presentation

Maps

This document is available to view in PDF format. Building Age Map
This document is available to view in PDF format. Des Plaines Parcel Size
This document is available to view in PDF format. Context Zone Map

Photos of Des Plaines Context Zones

This document is available to view in PDF format. Inner Neighborhood
This document is available to view in PDF format. Late Urban
This document is available to view in PDF format. Suburban
This document is available to view in PDF format. Rural

Areas of Change

This document is available to view in PDF format. Downtown
This document is available to view in PDF format. 5 Corners Area
This document is available to view in PDF format. Cumberland TOD

 

 

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