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PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department functions include

Adopt-a-Highway Applications

Comprehensive Plan

Development Applications

Developer & Design Professional Assistance

DuPage River Sweep

Economic Development

Facade Improvement Program

Floodplain Information

Green Village

Historic Preservation

Home Occupation Regulations

Long-Range Planning

Plan Commission Inquiries

Recapture

Riverfront Master Plan

Sign Permit Applications

TIF Information

Zoning Information

Applications • Comprehensive Plan • Zoning Ordinance • Subdivision Code • Development • Adopted Plans • Guidelines • Documents & Links

Applications

Concept Plan Review
Annexation Agreement
Petition for Annexation
Rezoning
Special Use
Preliminary Plat
Final Plat
Site Plan Review
Variance
Signs
Sidewalk Dining Application • Instructions

Zoning Ordinance

The Zoning Ordinance is Chapter 9 of the Municipal Code. It sets forth what types of uses are permitted in various zoning districts and establishes development standards, such as building height and setbacks, for each zoning district. It also contains the Village’s site plan review and sign requirements.
Municipal Code
Zoning Map

Subdivision Code

The Subdivision Code is Chapter 7 of the Municipal Code. This document prescribes the rules and regulations governing subdivisions, platting of land, and essential improvements. The Code includes procedures and definitions, platting requirements, performance securities, an ordinance on special flood hazard areas, an ordinance on soil erosion and sediment control, a stream and wetland protection ordinance, and the storm water drainage and detention ordinance.

Development

Planned Developments
The Zoning Ordinance offers a flexible approach to development review known as Planned Developments (PDs). In a Planned Development, it is possible to vary from certain aspects of the zoning ordinance in order to achieve a project that is more environmentally sensitive, economically viable, and aesthetically pleasing than might otherwise be possible under the strict application of the zoning code. Planned Developments are approved via a special use permit. Please refer to the special use permit section (link) for more information.
PUD Design Guidelines - This document provides design-related information for new developments in the Village. The Village emphasizes the importance of design in creating community and quality of life. The PUD Design Guidelines are primarily geared toward residential design, however a commercial component is included.
Statement of Intent and Agreement (SIA) - Explanation - If you are developing as a Planned Unit Development then you are required, by Ordinance, to prepare a Statement of Intent and Agreement. Please reference this link to find out when the SIA applies and what materials should be attached to it.
Standard Statement of Intent and Agreement - Residential - This is the standard SIA for any residential development. Please use it and insert the appropriate information as indicated on the form.
Standard Statement of Intent and Agreement - Commercial - This is the standard SIA for any commercial development. Please use it and insert the appropriate information as indicated on the form.

Recapture
The Village of Plainfield allows for the cost of infrastructure improvements such as road, water and sanitary sewer projects that benefit adjacent properties to be “recaptured” by the party that funded the improvements. Please refer to the information below if you are a developer seeking approval of a recapture agreement for an infrastructure project. If your property is subject to recapture and you would like more information, contact the Planning Department at (815) 439-2824.
Program Explanation - This handout provides general information about the recapture process and recaptureable items.
Standard Recapture Agreement - The Village has a standard format for any recapture agreement. This includes specific information that must be attached to all proposed agreements. All agreements are reviewed by staff and must be approved by the Village Board.
Certification Checklist - When a recaptureable project is completed, costs must be certified in order for the Village to begin collecting and distributing recapture monies. This checklist outlines the submittal requirements to certify costs.

The Planning Department Office is located at:

24401 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-2824
Fax: (815) 436-9785