Jump to:
  1. Home
  2. Village Government
  3. Living & Visiting
  4. Services
  5. Doing Business
  6. How Do I...

  1. Home

  2. Village Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions A-E
      1. Architectural Control Commission
      2. Arts Commission
      3. Bicycle Task Force
        1. Bicycling in Northbrook
      4. Board of Fire / Police Commissioners
      5. Board of Local Improvements
      6. Community Relations Commission
        1. Celebration of Cultures
        2. Flamingo Fridays
        3. Northbrook Cares
      7. Economic Development Committee
      8. Electrical Commission
      9. Emergency Telephone Systems Board
      10. Environmental Quality Commission
    3. Boards & Commissions F-Z
      1. Firefighters' Pension Fund
      2. Foreign Fire Insurance Board
      3. Industrial and Commercial Development Commission
      4. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
      5. Plan Commission
      6. Police Pension Fund Board
      7. Senior Services Commission
      8. Stormwater Management Commission
      9. Transportation Advisory Committee
      10. Village Board of Trustees
      11. Youth Commission
      12. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
    4. Calendar
    5. Commission & Advisory Board Membership
    6. Departments
      1. Development & Planning Services
        1. Building/Construction Permit Forms & Guidelines
          1. Building/Construction Guides & Resources
          2. Building Permit Forms & Information
        2. Code Enforcement & Violations
          1. Report a Possible Violation
          2. Excessive Grass & Weeds Over 8 Inches
        3. Codes & Regulations
          1. Annual Fee Ordinance
          2. Building Codes
          3. Energy Code Information
          4. Municipal Code
          5. Subdivision & Development Code (PDF)
          6. Zoning Code
          7. Site Engineering Guidelines
        4. Committees & Commissions
        5. Economic Development
          1. Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
          2. Business Financial Incentives
          3. Business Opportunities
            1. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
            2. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
            3. Retail Opportunities
          4. Employment Services
          5. Local Taxes
          6. Location Highlights for Business
          7. Places for Business Assistance
            1. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
            2. Development & Planning Services Department
            3. IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
            4. IL Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs)
            5. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry
            6. Northbrook Public Library
            7. SCORE
          8. Useful Links for Business
          9. Utility Information for Businesses
          10. Village Licenses & Permits
        6. Flood Plain Information
        7. Food Services
          1. Nuisance Complaints
        8. Housing Resources
          1. Information for Renters
          2. Senior Housing Resources
          3. Vacant Buildings
        9. Mapping & GIS Services
        10. Online Building Permit System
        11. Permit Center
          1. Commercial (Non-Residential) Permits
            1. Addition (Non-Residential)
            2. Alteration (Non-Residential)
            3. Elevator Installation or Upgrade
            4. New Building (Non-Residential)
            5. Northbrook Court Kiosk
          2. Contractor's Corner
          3. Building Permit Inspections
            1. Common Inspection Mistakes
            2. Elevator Inspection Program
            3. General Construction Reminders
            4. Village Codes & Regulations
          4. Multi-Family Residence Permits
            1. Multi-Family Addition
            2. Multi-Family Alteration
            3. New Multi-Family Residence
          5. Online Building Permit System
          6. Property Information
          7. Single Family Residence Permits
            1. Alternative Energy Source
            2. Deck
            3. Detached Garage
            4. Detached Garage Demolition
            5. Driveway/Patio
            6. Fence
            7. Fire/Accident Repair
            8. Fire Protection Systems
            9. Foundation Repair
            10. Generator
            11. Hot Tub/Spa
            12. Lawn Sprinkler (Irrigation System)
            13. New Single Family Residence
              1. Common Residential Plan Submission Mistakes
            14. Overhead Sanitary Sewer Cost Participation Program
            15. Porch (Screened or Open)/Covered Entry
            16. Residential Demolition
            17. Shed (Accessory Structure)
            18. Single Family Addition
            19. Single Family Alterations - Exterior & Roof
            20. Single Family Alterations - Interior
              1. Attic Finishing
              2. Basement Finishing
              3. Kitchen or Bath Remodel
            21. Site Work
            22. Sport Court
            23. Swimming Pool Demolition
            24. Swimming Pool (Indoor/Outdoor)
            25. Tree Removal
            26. Water Service Upgrade
        12. Zoning & Planning Information
          1. Codes & Regulations
          2. Community Plans
            1. Affordable Housing Plan
            2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
            3. Comprehensive Plan
            4. Downtown Area Plan (Draft)
            5. Economic Development Plan
            6. Proposed Downtown Zoning Regulations
            7. Proposed Skokie Valley Bicycle Trail Extension
          3. Fence Regulations
          4. Interested Party Cross-Examination Forms
          5. Mapping & GIS Services
          6. New Construction, Additions & Exterior Alterations
          7. Parking Regulations
          8. Requesting Zoning Code Relief or Variations
          9. Sign Regulations
          10. Village Green Design Review Applications
          11. Zoning & Subdivision Relief Application Process
            1. Preliminary Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
            2. Formal Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
        13. Cannabis
        14. Northbrook Court Shopping Center
      2. Fire
        1. Emergency Medical Services
        2. FAQs
        3. Freedom of Information Act Request Forms (FOIA)
        4. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
        5. Severe Weather Preparedness
          1. Flood Safety
          2. General Power Outage Safety Tips
          3. Outdoor Warning Siren System
        6. Training & Safety Divisions
      3. Police Programs & Services
      4. Public Works
        1. Bicycle Plan
        2. Cemeteries
        3. Construction Projects
          1. Arterial Sidewalk Program - Summer 2020
          2. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2020
          3. Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements - 2020
          4. Brittany Road Stormwater/Water Main Project - 2020
          5. Cedar Lane Water Tower Improvements - 2020
          6. Concrete Street Panel Replacement - 2020
          7. Dundee Road Bridge/Culvert Replacement - 2019/2020
          8. Neighborhood Sidewalk Program - Summer 2020
          9. Surrey Lane Stormwater Project - 2020
          10. Voltz Road Stormwater Project - 2020
          11. Wendy Drive Stormwater Project - 2020
          12. Skokie/Sunset Ridge Infrastructure Improvements
          13. Edens Spur Improvements - 2018-2020
          14. Dundee Road Over I-94 Bridge Repairs - 2019
          15. Completed Projects
            1. Completed Street Projects
              1. Arterial Sidewalk Program - Summer 2019
              2. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2017
              3. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2018
              4. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2019
              5. Shermer Road Bridge/CBD Improvements - 2018
              6. Concrete Street Reconstruction - 2018
              7. Concrete Street Panel Replacement - 2019
              8. Central Business District Infrastructure - 2017
              9. Lee Road Reconstruction - Summer 2017
              10. Lone Tree Subdivision Phase II - Summer 2017
              11. Sidewalk Improvement Program - Summer 2017
              12. Sidewalk Improvement Program - Summer 2018
              13. Neighborhood Sidewalk Program - Summer 2019
            2. Completed Water Main Projects
              1. Oak Ave & Illinois Road Water Main - Summer 2017
              2. Charlemagne Water Main Improvements - 2018
              3. Western Avenue Water Main & Reconstruction - 2018
              4. Woodlawn/Penfold Water Main Improvements - 2019
            3. Completed Sanitary Sewer Projects
              1. Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing - 2019
            4. Completed Stormwater Projects
              1. Blackthorn Lane Stormwater Project - 2019
              2. Dehne Road/Glendale Ave Stormwater Project - 2018
              3. Dehne Subdivision Stormwater Project - 2019
              4. Elm Ridge Drive Project - 2018
              5. Keystone/Chartres Stormwater Project - Fall 2017
              6. Longvalley Drive Stormwater Project - 2019
              7. Woodlawn Road Stormwater Project - 2018
        4. Engineering Division
          1. Engineering Bench Mark Data
          2. Engineering Standards & Specifications
          3. Residential Downspout Disconnect (PDF)
          4. Voltz Road Traffic Study
        5. Flood Plain Information
        6. Forestry Services
          1. Caring For Your Trees
          2. Public & Parkway Tree Care
          3. Resident Consultations
          4. Tree Preservation and Removal Information
        7. Flooding & Stormwater Management
          1. Managing Flooding
            1. Overhead Sewer & Private Property Drainage
            2. River & Stream Maintenance
          2. Village Stormwater System
            1. Northbrook Stormwater Utility
            2. Private Stormwater Management Facilities
          3. Storm Sewer Maintenance
          4. Long-Term Stormwater Plans
            1. Master Stormwater Management Plan
        8. Sidewalks & Parkways
        9. Snow & Ice Control Services
          1. Snow & Ice Control Ordinances & Procedures
          2. Municipal Facilities & Commuter Lots
          3. Sidewalk Plowing
          4. Street & Roadway Plowing
          5. Frequently Asked Questions on Snow Plowing
        10. Street Maintenance
          1. Regular Street Maintenance Programs
          2. Current Construction Projects
          3. Long-Term Street Planning
        11. Utility Locating
        12. Water & Sewer Services
          1. Water Treatment
            1. Water Quality Information
          2. Water Distribution Services
            1. Water Main Breaks
            2. Cross Connection Program
          3. Northbrook Sewer Systems
          4. Sewer Lining Program
          5. Sewer Smoke Testing
          6. Sewer Inflow and Infiltration
      5. Village Clerk's Office
    7. Directory of Elected Public Officials
    8. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Position Openings
      2. Police Officer Recruitment
    9. Village Board of Trustees
      1. Board Work Committees
        1. Ad Hoc Labor Relations Committee
        2. Administration & Finance Committee
        3. Communications & Legislation Committee
        4. Community & Sustainability Committee
        5. Planning & Zoning Committee
        6. Public Safety Committee
        7. Public Works Committee
      2. Meet Your Elected Officials
    10. Village Codes & Ordinances
      1. Annual Fee Ordinance
      2. Building Codes
      3. Energy Codes
      4. Municipal Code
      5. Subdividing Residential Property
      6. Subdivision & Development Code
      7. Zoning Code
    11. Your Tax Dollars At Work
    ▲ Back to Top

  3. Living & Visiting

    1. About the Village
    2. Community Communications
      1. Community News
      2. Village Newsletter
      3. Press Releases
    3. Community Events
      1. 2020 Census
    4. Construction & Development
      1. Road & Public Construction Updates
      2. Private Developments Under Construction
      3. Proposed Private Developments
        1. Preliminary Zoning/Subdivision Relief Apps
        2. Formal Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
      4. Apply for a Building Permit
    5. Enjoy Northbrook
      1. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
      2. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce
      3. Northbrook Park District
      4. Northbrook Public Library
    6. Environmental Sustainability
      1. Energy Conservation Initiatives
        1. Solar Energy Systems
      2. Green Leadership & Awards
        1. Green Resident Award Recipients
        2. Green Business Award Recipients
      3. Waste & Recycling
      4. Water
        1. Subsidized Programs for Private Property Flooding
        2. Salt Reduction and Anti-Icing
      5. Sustainable Land Use
        1. Support our Pollinators
    7. Flood Plain Information
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    9. Know Your Neighborhood Tool
    10. New to Northbrook
    11. Transportation
      1. Biking & Walking
      2. Street & Road Traffic
      3. Subsidized Taxi Program
    12. Vehicle Licenses
    ▲ Back to Top

  4. Services

    1. Administrative Hearings
    2. Animal Control
    3. Contact Us
    4. Emergency Services
      1. Emergency Alerts & Notifications
      2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
      3. Police Patrol
      4. Snow & Ice Control
    5. Fire Programs & Services
      1. Fire Prevention
    6. Forestry Services
    7. GIS, Mapping & Data Services
    8. Health & Safety
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
        1. Assistance & Volunteer Services
        2. Business Resources
        3. Donations
        4. Face Coverings & Masks
        5. Glenview-Northbrook Coronavirus Task Force
        6. Mental Health Resources
        7. Northbrook Strong
        8. Scams & Cybersecurity
        9. Village Services
      3. Forestry Services
      4. Fire Prevention
      5. Flooding & Stormwater Management
      6. Investigations & Crime Prevention
      7. Severe Weather Preparedness
      8. Water Treatment
    9. Information Requests (FOIA)
    10. Other Government Services
    11. Pay My Bill
      1. Business Licenses
    12. Police Programs & Services
      1. Alarm System Program
      2. Alerts about Frauds & Scams
      3. Crime Prevention Tips
      4. Police Department Policy Manual
      5. Recruitment
      6. Submit a Crime Tip
    13. Public Health Services
    14. Refuse & Recycling Services
    15. Senior Services
    16. Service Requests
    17. Utility & Telecom Services
    18. Water/Sewer Service
    19. Voting & Voter Services
    20. Youth Services
    ▲ Back to Top

  5. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business Licenses
    3. Liquor Licenses
    4. Development & Planning Services Department
    5. Economic Development
      1. Business Financial Incentives
      2. Employment Services
      3. Local Taxes
      4. Location Highlights for Business
      5. Places for Business Assistance
      6. Useful Links for Business
    6. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
    7. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
    8. Real Estate Agent Information
    9. Retail Opportunities
    10. Transportation
    11. Utility Information for Businesses
    ▲ Back to Top

  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Citizens Police Academy
      2. Commission & Advisory Board Membership
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Records
      5. Recognition Resolution / Proclamation
      6. Village Licenses & Permits
        1. Special Event Permits
    2. Contact
      1. Contacting Us
      2. Elected Officials
    3. Find
      1. Bid, RFP & RFQ Opportunities
      2. Board Meetings & Agendas
      3. Community News
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Permit & License Applications
    4. Learn About
      1. Construction & Development Projects
      2. Emergency Services
      3. Fire Department Services
      4. Opening / Operating a Business
      5. Planning & Zoning
      6. Police Department Services
      7. Refuse & Recycling Services
      8. Senior Services
      9. Sustainability in the Village
      10. Water & Sewer Services
      11. Your Tax Dollars at Work
    5. Pay My
      1. Parking Ticket
      2. Water Bill
      3. Alarm Permit Renewal
    6. Sign Up For
      1. A Child Safety Seat Inspection
      2. A House Watch
      3. Northbrook Notify
      4. Premise Alert Program
    7. Submit a Question or Service Request
    8. View
      1. Financial Documents
      2. Village Calendar
      3. Village Codes & Ordinances
    ▲ Back to Top