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Zoning Code Update
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 however, the Village adopted new community goals, objectives, and strategies based on organic land 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 priorities of these community plans, as well as: introduce new standards, streamline current entitlement procedures, and incorporate a plan that is user-friendly to best serve the residents, businesses, and all community stakeholders.
As we move forward in this update we invite you to stay informed and active in this process by visiting the project website.
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Northbrook Zoning Code
- Article I - Title and Purpose (PDF)
- Article II - Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Map (PDF)
- Article III - Single Family Residential Districts (PDF)
- Diagrams Illustrating Residential Zoning Regulations
- Article IV - Multiple Family Residential Districts (PDF)
- Article V - Commercial Districts (PDF)
- Article VI - Office Districts (PDF)
- Article VII - Industrial Districts (PDF)
- Article VIII - Special Districts
- Part I - Village Green Overlay District (PDF)
- Part II - Flood Hazard Overlay District (PDF)
- Part III - Open Space District (PDF)
- Part IV - Institutional Buildings District (PDF)
- Part V - Redevelopment Overlay District (PDF)
- Part VI - Techny Overlay District (PDF)
- Part VII - Mixed Residential and Commercial Districts (PDF)
- Article IX - District Regulations of General Applicability
- Part 1-A - Accessory and Temporary Structures and Uses, Including Home Occupations (PDF)
- Part 1-B - Parking and Loading Requirements (PDF)
- Part 1-C - Sign Regulations (PDF)
- Part 1-D - Buffers and Landscaping Requirements (PDF)
- Part II - Supplemental Regulations for Particular Uses - Personal Wireless Services (PDF)
- Part III - Affordable Housing in New Developments
- Article X - Nonconformities (PDF)
- Article XI - Zoning Administration and Enforcement (PDF)
- Part I - Administrative Officials and Bodies
- Part II - Planning Documents and Procedures
- Part III - Zoning Applications and Hearings
- Part IV - Zoning Certificates
- Part V - Interpretations, Appeals and Variations
- Part VI - Amendments and Special Approvals, Including Planned Developments, Site Plan Review, and Design Review
- Part VII - Settlement of Litigation
- Part VIII - Enforcement and Penalties
- Article XII - Applicability and Interpretation (PDF)
- Part I - Applicability
- Part II - Interpretation, Including Definitions
- Appendixes
INTERPRETATIONS – TABLE OF CONTENTS
Article 3 – Single Family
- Access to Unfinished Attics
- Attic Space in Computing Floor Area Ratio
- Limitations on the Use of Dormers in Unfinished Attic Space
- Clarification of the Average Front Setback
- Clarification of the Average Front Setback – Replacement Home or Addition
- Clarification of Bay Window and Computing Floor Area Ratio
- Applicability of Combined Side Yard Standards
- Applying Combined Side Yard Standards – Irregularly Shaped Lots
- Clarification on Location of Generators and HVAC Equipment
- Covered Porches and Computing Floor Area Ratio
- Patios & Decks with Walking Surfaces 30 Inches or Less Above Grade
- Categorizing Pergolas as Accessory Structures
- Encroachment of an Open Porch into a Required Yard
- Established Limitation on Window Well Encroachment
Article 5 – Commercial Districts
Article 6 – Office Districts
Article 7 – Industrial Districts
Article 9 – District Regulations of General Applicability
Part - IA Accessory Storage
- Detached Accessory Structures
- Categorizing Pergolas as Accessory Structures
- Clarification of Solar & Photovoltaic Systems as Accessory Structures
- Detached Accessory Structures
Part - IB Parking
Part - IC Signs
Part - ID Buffers and Landscaping
Article 12 – Definitions
Appendix B