New Zoning Code Open House Forum Planned For Northbrook

NORTHBROOK, IL — As the Village of Northbrook wraps up drafting a new zoning code, two open house forums this week will give residents a chance to provide officials with feedback.

The first is scheduled from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, in the lobby of the Village Hall. The second event will take place between noon and 3 p.m. Wednesday, in the lobby of the Northbrook Library.

According to the project's website, the Village of Northbrook's current zoning code was adopted in 1988 and has been amended periodically. It is a traditional use-based "Euclidean" ordinance that segregates land use and bulk, space, height and yard requirements by zoning districts.

Over the years, the Village has adopted new community goals, objectives, and strategies based on organic development, market trends, new technologies and an emphasis on environmental sustainability. Additionally, subsequent community plans have been adopted throughout the life of the Zoning Code, including the: Comprehensive Plan (2010), Master Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan (2018), Affordable Housing Plan (2020) and Climate Action Plan (2021).

The Village now seeks to develop and adopt a new Zoning Code to comprehensively incorporate the goals, objectives and strategies of these community plans, as well as: introduce new standards, streamline current entitlement procedures and is user-friendly to best serve the residents, business community, realtors, and commercial developers.

For more information about the new zoning code, see the project website at: https://village-of-northbrook-...