Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Please call the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047 to schedule a pre-submittal meeting. Your application will be assigned to one of our planners based on the type of request. You will work with the assigned planner throughout the entire process.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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For any general planning or development questions, please feel free to contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Once you know the zoning of your property, you can find the required setbacks by visiting the Zoning Ordinance. If you have questions, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
Some fencing may require a Special Use. Please visit the Zoning Ordinance or contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
Typically most commercial properties are required to provide one space per 300 square feet (sf) of gross floor area. Parking requirements depends on the type of business. Detailed breakdowns of parking requirements are located in the Zoning Ordinance, Section 7.03 (b)(1).
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You may need a special zoning request if your proposal does not meet Village regulations. Please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047 to discuss your proposal.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
Please review the Fee Schedule in the Code of Ordinanances for a list of applicable fees or contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
Please visit the Village's Building Department webpage.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
Please contact the Planner assigned to your zoning request. If not known, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047 and you call will be forwarded to the correct planner.
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Please contact the Building Department at 847-359-9042 in regards to building permit status.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
The Planning and Zoning Commission generally meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
The Village Council generally meets the first three Mondays of each month at 7 p.m.
Please check the Village Calendar for monthly dates of these public meetings.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
There are several ways to find out about the outcome of any Planning and Zoning Commission meeting:
- Contact the Planning & Zoning Department at (847) 359-9047.
- The minutes of the meeting are typically posted on the Village’s website about one to two weeks after the meeting.
- Watch Channel 6 if you have cable service within the Village of Palatine.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
If any of the requests do not conform to the Zoning Ordinance, a Special Use or Variation may be required.
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Sheds require a building permit. Please visit the Building Department for permit requirements. Regulations regarding the placement and size of sheds can be found in Section 6.01 of the Zoning Ordinance.Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
There are various means in which you can file a complaint with the Village. If it is a zoning complaint, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department directly at 847-359-9047. If you are unsure of the correct department in which to file the complaint, please contact Community Services at 847-359-9042.
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Planning & Zoning - How Do I?
You can directly contact the planner who has been assigned to that zoning request or if you don’t know that assigned planner, please contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 847-359-9047 and your call will be directed accordingly.