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  1. Home

  2. Village Government

    1. Administrative Hearings
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Boards & Commissions A-M
      1. Architectural Control Commission
      2. Arts Commission
        1. Arts Commission Events & Programs
        2. Return to Boards & Commissions A-M
      3. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
      4. Board of Local Improvements
      5. Community Commission
        1. Community Commission Events & Programs
        2. Return to Boards & Commissions A-M
      6. Economic Strategy Commission
      7. Electrical Commission
      8. Emergency Telephone Systems Board
      9. Firefighters' Pension Fund
      10. Foreign Fire Insurance Board
    4. Boards & Commissions N-Z
      1. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
      2. Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission
      3. Plan Commission
      4. Police Pension Fund Board
      5. Senior Services Commission
      6. Special Needs Inclusion Commission
      7. Stormwater Management Commission
      8. Sustainability Commission
      9. TIF Joint Review Board
      10. Transportation Advisory Committee
      11. Village Board of Trustees
      12. Zoning Board of Appeals
    5. Board & Commission Membership
    6. Calendar
      1. 2023 Board of Trustees & Commission Meetings
    7. Codes & Regulations
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Annual Fee Ordinance
      3. Building Codes
      4. Cannabis
      5. Code Enforcement & Violations
      6. Comprehensive Plan
      7. Engineering Standards & Specifications
      8. Municipal Code
      9. Zoning Code
    8. Contact Us
    9. Departments
    10. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Position Openings
      2. Police Officer Recruitment
    11. Recognition Resolution or Proclamation
    12. State Representatives
    13. Village Board of Trustees
      1. Board Work Committees
      2. 2023 State of the Village Address 
    14. Village Clerk's Office
    15. Village Finances
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  3. Living & Visiting

    1. About the Village
    2. Biking & Walking
      1. Education
      2. Local Initiatives
      3. Master Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
      4. Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission
      5. Safety Tips
      6. Walking & Cycling Maps
    3. Community Communications
      1. Community News
      2. Village Newsletter
      3. Press Releases
    4. Community Events
    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. Community Solar
        1. Rooftop Solar Initatives
      2. Waste & Recycling
      3. Climate Action Plan
      4. Community Gardening
      5. Electrical Aggregation
      6. Green Steward Spotlight
      7. Earth Month
      8. Water Conservation
      9. Pollinator Habitat
        1. No Mow May
        2. Native Plant Recommendations
        3. Lights Out Northbrook
      10. Prescribed Burn Program
      11. Invasive Species
    7. Floodplain Information
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    9. Know Your Neighborhood Tool
    10. New to Northbrook
    11. Other Government Jurisdictions
    12. Transportation
      1. Subsidized Taxi Program
    13. Vehicle Stickers
    14. Water Quality Information
    15. Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge
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  4. Services

    1. Animal Control
    2. Construction Projects
      1. Completed Projects
        1. Completed Street Projects
          1. 2020 - Bicycle/Pedestrian Improvements
          2. 2021 - Asphalt Road Rehabilitation
          3. 2022 - Cedar Lane Roadway Improvements
          4. 2021 - Neighborhood Sidewalk Program
          5. 2021 - Waukegan Road Resurfacing
        2. Completed Water Main Projects
          1. Dauphine Avenue Water Main Improvements - 2022
          2. South Lane Water Main Improvements - 2022
          3. Willow Creek Subdivision - 2021-2022
        3. Completed Sanitary Sewer Projects
          1. Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing - 2019
        4. Completed Stormwater Projects
          1. First/Center Stormwater Project - 2021
          2. Sunset, Floral, Cedar Stormwater Project - 2021
      2. Current Projects
        1. Shermer Road Sidepath - 2021
        2. Northbrook Highlands and Park Subdivision Projects - 2023
        3. Cherry Lane Underpass Reconstruction - 2023
      3. Sewer Lining Program
        1. Sanitary Sewer Lining - 2021/2022
    3. Emergency Services
      1. Emergency Alerts & Notifications
      2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
      3. Police Patrol
      4. Snow & Ice Control
    4. Fire Programs & Services
      1. Fire Prevention
    5. Forestry Services
      1. Parkway Tree Planting Program
      2. Forestry Services
        1. Caring For Your Trees
        2. Public & Parkway Tree Care
          1. Parkway Tree Planting Program
        3. Resident Consultations
        4. Tree Preservation and Removal Information
    6. GIS, Mapping & Data Services
      1. Engineering Bench Mark Data
      2. Property Information
    7. Health & Safety
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Coronavirus (COVID-19)
        1. Assistance & Volunteer Services
        2. COVID-19 Vaccine
        3. Glenview-Northbrook Coronavirus Task Force
        4. Northbrook Strong
        5. Scams & Cybersecurity
        6. Spread Joy in Northbrook
      3. Fire Prevention
      4. Flooding & Stormwater Management
      5. Gun Safety
      6. Mental Health Resources
      7. Water Treatment
    8. Information Requests (FOIA)
    9. Licenses & Permits
      1. Building Permits
        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. Information for Contractors
        3. Multi-Family Residence Permits
          1. Multi-Family Addition
          2. Multi-Family Alteration
          3. New Multi-Family Residence
        4. Online Building Permit System
        5. Property Information
        6. Schedule an Inspection
        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 Permits
          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
          27. Single Family Major Renovation
        8. Zoning Worksheet
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Special Event Permits
    10. Pay My Bill
      1. Business Licenses
    11. Planning & Zoning
      1. Codes & Regulations
      2. Community Plans
        1. Comprehensive Plan
        2. Return to Codes & Regulations
      3. Sign Regulations
      4. Zoning & Subdivision Relief Application Process
        1. Village Green Design Review Applications
    12. Police Programs & Services
      1. Alarm System Program
      2. Alerts about Frauds & Scams
      3. Crime Prevention Tips
      4. Gun Safety
      5. Police Department Policy Manual
      6. Premise Alert Program
      7. Recruitment
      8. Submit a Crime Tip
      9. Report a Crime or Concern
      10. Village of Northbrook Emergency Alert System Protocols
    13. Public Health Services
    14. Refuse & Recycling Services
    15. Sanitary Sewer Services
      1. Sewer Lining Program
    16. Senior Services
      1. Senior Housing Resources
      2. Subsidized Taxi Program
    17. Service Requests
    18. Sidewalks & Parkways
    19. 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
    20. Stormwater Management
      1. Managing Flooding
      2. Master Stormwater Management Plan
      3. Northbrook Stormwater Utility
      4. Private Stormwater Management Facilities
      5. Storm Sewer Maintenance
      6. Village Stormwater System
      7. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
    21. Street Maintenance
      1. Construction Projects
      2. Street Sweeping
    22. Utility & Telecom Services
      1. Utility Billing
      2. Utility Locating
    23. Water Distribution Services
      1. Cross Connection Program
      2. Water Main Breaks
    24. Water Production Services
      1. Water Quality Information
      2. PFAS In Drinking Water
    25. Village Cemeteries
    26. Voting & Voter Services
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Bids and Proposals
    2. Business Licenses
    3. Economic Development
      1. Business Financial Incentives
      2. Business Opportunities
        1. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
        2. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
        3. Retail Opportunities
      3. Employment Services
      4. Local Taxes
      5. 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
      6. Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
      7. Useful Links for Business
      8. Utility Information for Businesses
      9. Village Licenses & Permits
    4. Food Services
    5. Liquor Licenses
    6. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
    7. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
    8. Real Estate Agent Information
    9. Retail Opportunities
    10. Transportation
    11. Utility Information for Businesses
    12. Vendor Demographic Data
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Board & Commission Membership
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Records
      4. Licenses & Permits
      5. Recognition Resolution or Proclamation
      6. Subsidized Taxi Program
    2. Contact
      1. Elected Officials
      2. Village Staff
    3. Find
      1. Bid, RFP & RFQ Opportunities
      2. Board Meetings & Agendas
      3. Community News
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Licenses & Permits
    4. Learn About
      1. Construction Projects
      2. Emergency Services
      3. Fire Safety Programs and Services
      4. Opening & Operating a Business
      5. Planning & Zoning
      6. Police Programs and Services
      7. Refuse & Recycling Services
      8. Senior Services
      9. Sustainability
      10. Water & Sewer Services
      11. Village Finances
    5. Pay My
      1. Parking Ticket
      2. Water Bill
      3. Alarm Permit Renewal
    6. Sign Up For
      1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. House Watch Program
      4. Northbrook Voice E-Newsletter
      5. Premise Alert Program
    7. Submit
      1. Public Comment
      2. Questions or Service Requests
      3. Public Forum Reservation
    8. View
      1. Financial Documents
      2. Village Calendar
      3. Village Codes & Ordinances
    9. Register
      1. Vacant Buildings
    10. Schedule
      1. Building Inspections
        1. Village Codes & Regulations
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