Pending Zoning Applications
View listings, by the scheduled Public Hearing date, for zoning relief applications that are pending consideration by the Village. View additional information and the nature of the zoning relief requested. Public comment is invited at the Public Hearing. Documents related to each application may be inspected during business hours in the Community Development Department. The Village has also developed a story map that graphically shows significant developments in the community that is being reviewed or have been approved.
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Case #PC-04-23: 6731-35 North Lincoln Avenue – Final Plat of Consolidation and Subdivision Variation
Continued until a future meeting TBD
Consideration of a request by Esad Hoxha, property owner, to approve: 1) a Final Plat of Consolidation that would result in four existing parcels being consolidated into one parcel; and 2) Subdivision Variations from Section 16-5-2(B) of the Subdivision Ordinance to permit a lot with more than four sides, and Section 16- 5-2(D)(2) to allow the consolidation of more than two parcels. The Plan Commission may also consider any additional relief that may be discovered during the review of this case
Case #PC-08-23: Zoning Code Text Amendment – Regulations regarding the Design of Solar Energy Systems
7/5/2023 Plan Commission Meeting; Continued from 6/7/2023
Referral by the Village Board to consider potential Zoning Code Text Amendments to Article VI Site Development Standards of the Zoning Ordinance related to the design of solar energy systems. During this Hearing, the Plan Commission may consider any additional Text Amendments related to this case.
Case #PC-09-23 Zoning Code Text Amendment – Wall Signs for Multi-Tenant or Multi-Story Commercial and Industrial Properties
7/5/2023 Plan Commission Meeting
Referral by the Village Board to consider potential Zoning Code Text Amendments to Section 11.04(2)i of the Zoning Ordinance related to the permitted number of wall signs for distinct uses thar are either a) within a multi-tenant property and do not have a dedicated exterior entrance, or b) are in a multi-story, multi-tenant office or industrial building. During this Hearing, the Plan Commission may consider any additional Text Amendments related to this case.
Case #ZB-03-23: 3601 West Pratt Avenue – Zoning Variation Related to a Fence in the Front Yard
7/19/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 7/19/20023
Consideration of a request by Kiran Shahzadi, property owner, for approval of a Zoning Variation to allow a six-foot tall fence in the front yard, contrary to Section 3.13(9)c which prohibits fences in front yards. During the Public Hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider any additional relief related to this case.
Case #ZB-04-23 6655 North Central Avenue – Zoning Variation Related to the Approval of a Decorative Metal Fence in the Corner Side Yard
7/19/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Consideration of a request by Eric and Bianca Damlos, property owner, for approval of 1) a Special Fence to allow for a decorative wrought iron fence pursuant to Section 3.13(8)a, and 2) a Zoning Variation to allow a five-foot tall fence in the corner side yard along Dowagiac Avenue, contrary to Section 3.13(11)h which prohibits a fence on this property from encroaching into the corner side yard beyond the corner side façade of the house. During the Public Hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider any additional relief related to this case.
Case #ZB-05-23 6851 North Knox Avenue – Zoning Variation Related to Side Yard and Rear Yard Setbacks
7/19/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
Consideration of a request by Karmel Feghali, property owner, for approval of the following Zoning Variations from Section 4.11 to allow for an addition to a single-family home: 1) a reduction in the required side yard setback along the north lot line from six feet to 4.66 feet, and 2) a reduction in the required rear yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet. During the Public Hearing, the Zoning Board of Appeals may consider any additional relief related to this case.