Homewood Invites Residents To Review Proposed Changes To Zoning Code

HOMEWOOD, IL — The village is hosting a public meeting Thursday for residents to issue feedback regarding the new zoning code update, a plan which has been in the works since July of last year.

The Thursday meeting will only cover proposed changes to zoning code chapters 6 - 8, officials said. Of those, the articles 6 and 7 stand to adopt the most substantial changes.

Article 6 of the zoning code deals with development applications and modifications on existing buildings in the village. The updated code proposes developments larger than 25,000 square feet be the only ones required to go through the planning development process. Other properties can elect to go through the process but will not be required to.

Read the proposed changes here.

Article 7 of the code deals with the offices and people inside the planning and zoning committee. Under the proposed changes, the Building Inspector of Homewood would be responsible for issuing certificates of occupancy. Also, three new permits would be introduced which would change the process for zoning compliance, limited use permits and special events.

Read the proposed changes here.

The meeting will take place at Village Hall Thursday at 7 p.m. Residents can watch in person or tune in via phone (312) 626-6799) or Zoom.

Houseal Lavigne, the company analyzing and proposing the changes, also set up a survey for residents to give input as well as an interactive map for residents to point out which areas may need more attention or change.