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The mission of the City of Des Plaines is to continually enhance the quality of life enjoyed by the citizens and businesses of the community through the development and delivery of reliable and efficient services.

 

 

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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  |  This document is available to view in PDF format. Adopted Building Code Changes  |  Architectural Review Commission
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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, 7th Ward Alderman

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

Project Documents:

April 7, 2010 Community Open House

This document is available to view in PDF format. Community Open House Flyer
This document is available to view in PDF format. Draft Unified Development Ordinance
This document is available to view in PDF format.
Poster 1 – Commercial Building Types
This document is available to view in PDF format. Poster 2 - Residential Building Types
This document is available to view in PDF format. Poster 3 – Downtown
This document is available to view in PDF format. Poster 4 - Unified Development Ordinance
This document is available to view in PDF format. Poster 5 – Zoning Map

November 20, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Project Goals and Potential Implementation Strategies

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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Events Calendar
9/7/10 City Council Meeting
9/8/10 Economic Development Commission -CANCELLED-
9/13/10 Plan Commission
9/14/10 Historical Society Board
News Headlines
Current Summer Safety Tips
Current Des Plaines River Road Reconstruction Started June 21, 2010
9/3/10 Save Green While Going Green Presentation
9/3/10 9-11 Patriot Day Ceremony Planned
8/25/10 Community Foundation Supports "Central Cares" Backpack Drive

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Labor Day
Residential garbage and recycling collection will be delayed by one day next week. Monday pick-ups will be completed on Tuesday, and so on. Related concerns can be directed to Arc Disposal at 847- 981-0091. 
Independence Day Celebration
The Independence Day weekend was an event to remember in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the July 4th celebration.
Casino Groundbreaking
For the $445 million casino and entertainment complex at Des Plaines River Road and Devon Avenue in Des Plaines.
Click here to read more about the groundbreaking.