Administrative Appeal Any person can appeal an administrative decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Show Less Show More Architectural Review Architectural review is required for most types of commercial and some types of industrial buildings. This review ensures that applicable design standards are met to encourage high-quality development. Show Less Architectural review is required for most types of commercial and some types of industrial buildings. This review ensures tha... Show More Certificate of Occupancy A certificate of occupancy is required to ensure completed development complies with the approved site plan and the requirements of the zoning code. Show Less A certificate of occupancy is required to ensure completed development complies with the approved site plan and the requireme... Show More Code Amendment The Village can amend the zoning text and map (rezoning). Show Less Show More Code Interpretation The zoning administrator is always ready to help people with their questions. If a person wants a formal determination for how a provision in the zoning code is applied in general terms or in a particular situation they can request a formal interpretation. Show Less The zoning administrator is always ready to help people with their questions. If a person wants a formal determination for ho... Show More Conditional Use Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appropriate under certain conditions. These are referred to as “conditional uses” and are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Show Less Although each zoning district is primarily intended for a predominant type of land use, there are some uses that may be appro... Show More Downtown Design - New New projects and expansions in the Downtown Design District must be reviewed to make sure they fit in with the character of the area. Demolition of existing buildings are also reviewed. Show Less New projects and expansions in the Downtown Design District must be reviewed to make sure they fit in with the character of t... Show More Downtown Design - Renovation Changes to the outward appearance of an existing building are reviewed to ensure they fit in with the character of the Downtown Design District. Show Less Changes to the outward appearance of an existing building are reviewed to ensure they fit in with the character of the Downto... Show More Planned Development District - Final Development Plan A final development plan is the second and final step of establishing a planned development district. Show Less Show More Planned Development District - General Development Plan A general development plan is the first step of establishing a planned development district. Show Less Show More Registration of a Nonconforming Use Registration of a nonconforming use establishes (i) when the use was first established; (ii) that the use was established consistent with the rules and regulations in effect at the time, if any; (iii) that the use has operated continuously, without cessation of more than 12 continuous months; and (iv) the nature of the use. Show Less Registration of a nonconforming use establishes (i) when the use was first established; (ii) that the use was established con... Show More Sign Permit A sign permit is needed for many, but not all, types of signs. Those signs not requiring a permit must also comply with sign standards in the zoning code. Show Less A sign permit is needed for many, but not all, types of signs. Those signs not requiring a permit must also comply with sign ... Show More Site Plan Site plan review is required for most commercial and industrial projects and for many conditional uses. The operation of the business and overall design of the site are the primary focus - the relationship of buildings to the site and other features, the flow of pedestrians and traffic within the project and beyond the borders of the project. Show Less Site plan review is required for most commercial and industrial projects and for many conditional uses. The operation of the ... Show More Temporary Use Permit A permit is required before certain temporary uses are established. Show Less Show More Variance A property owner can submit a variance application seeking approval to not follow one or more standard in the zoning code. Show Less Show More Wireless Telecommunication - Class 1 Collocation or New Tower Show Less Show More Wireless Telecommunication - Class 2 Collocation Show Less Show More Zoning Permit A zoning permit is required of most kinds of projects. When a zoning permit is required, all other required reviews must occur first. Zoning permits are reviewed by the zoning administrator. Show Less A zoning permit is required of most kinds of projects. When a zoning permit is required, all other required reviews must occu... Show More Zoning Verification Letter A zoning verification letter provides information about the current zoning status of a specific property Show Less Show More

Affidavit of Correction An affidavit of correction is a legal instrument that is used to correct or otherwise modify a subdivision plat or certified survey map (CSM). Show Less An affidavit of correction is a legal instrument that is used to correct or otherwise modify a subdivision plat or certified ... Show More Certified Survey Map A certified survey map (CSM) is a map that is generally used to create fewer than 5 lots. A CSM can also be used to merge two adjoining lots or modify adjoining lot lines. Show Less A certified survey map (CSM) is a map that is generally used to create fewer than 5 lots. A CSM can also be used to merge two... Show More Condominium Plat A condominium plat is used to create a condominium where owners own specific units and share ownership of the common elements. Show Less A condominium plat is used to create a condominium where owners own specific units and share ownership of the common elements... Show More Prior Review of Land Transfer Before adjoining property owners modify the location of a common lot line, the proposal must be reviewed by staff to make sure both of the parcels comply with all zoning standards. Show Less Before adjoining property owners modify the location of a common lot line, the proposal must be reviewed by staff to make sur... Show More Subdivision Plat - Final A final subdivision plat shows the proposed/approved layout of lots in a subdivision. Once recorded at the county's register of deeds office the lots are legally created. Show Less A final subdivision plat shows the proposed/approved layout of lots in a subdivision. Once recorded at the county's register ... Show More Subdivision Plat - Preliminary A preliminary subdivision plat is a map showing the layout of a proposed subdivision and other required information that is submitted for purposes of review and approval. Show Less A preliminary subdivision plat is a map showing the layout of a proposed subdivision and other required information that is s... Show More

Annexation Annexation is the process that transfers unincorporated territory from towns to incorporated cities and villages Show Less Show More Comprehensive Plan Amendment The comprehensive plan describes the Village's overall vision for growth and development. It may be amended from time to time to reflect new challenges or opportunities. Show Less The comprehensive plan describes the Village's overall vision for growth and development. It may be amended from time to time... Show More Official Map Show Less Show More Tree Protection Permit Show Less Show More