NORTHBROOK ZONING CODE

On September 9, 2025 the Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2025-55 adopting a new Zoning Code for the Village of Northbrook. The new Zoning Code became effective on September 22, 2025 following a two year public process to write, review, and refine a new Zoning Code which encompasses modern planning and uses, streamlined relief processes and sustainable development initiatives, all while maintaining the Village's identity. The project webpage is available to review the process that was undertaken to adopt a new Zoning Code. 

An Application Manual has also been created to accompany the new Zoning Code. Anyone seeking zoning relief can find the necessary application forms in the Northbrook Zoning Code Application Manual.

Search Your Property Zoning

Find and learn more about your property by using our Community Zoning Portal. Check back here for future updates to the Zoning Code.

The full Zoning Code can be viewed here for downloading. A complete list of updates to the Zoning Code approved by the Board of Trustees can be reviewed here.

To review individual articles of the Zoning Code, see below:

Coverpage

Table of Contents

Article 1: General Provisions

Article 2: Ordinance Administration and Enforcement

Article 3: Single-Family Residential District Standards

Article 4: Multi-Family Residential and Mixed Use District Standards

Article 5: Office District Standards

Article 6: Commercial District Standards

Article 7: Industrial District Standards

Article 8: Institutional and Open Space District Standards

Article 9: Overlay District Standards

Article 10: General Development Standards (Parking, Off-Street Loading, Landscaping, 

Screening, Fences, and Outdoor Lighting)

Article 11: Sign Standards

Article 12: Nonconformities

Article 13: Inclusionary Housing in New Developments

Article 14: Definitions

The former Northbrook Zoning Code can still be accessed online here. This is to be used solely for permits and zoning relief applications filed prior to September 22, 2025.