PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department is located at Village Hall  map
Contact via phone (815) 439-2824, via fax (815) 436-9785, or email planning@goplainfield.com

 

Jonathan Proulx, AICP, Director of Planning Jake Melrose, AICP, Economic Development Manager Kendra Kuehlem, Associate Planner Yuchen Ding, LEED AP-ND, Associate Planner Tracey Erickson, Administrative Assistant

(815) 609-6139 (815) 439-2826 (815) 230-2034 (815) 230-2035 (815) 439-2824

Planning Department functions:

Adopt-a-Highway Applications	Floodplain Information
Burglar Alarms	Green Village
Business Evolution Center	Historic Preservation
Business Licenses	Home Occupation Regulations
Comprehensive Plan	Long-Range Planning
Conservation Plainfield	Maps
Development Applications	Plan Commission Inquiries
Developer & Design Professional Assistance	Recapture
Development/Impact Fees	Riverfront
DuPage River Sweep	Sign Permit Applications
Economic Development	TIF Information
Facade Improvement Program	Zoning Information

Adopted Plans

Complete Streets Policy	Comprehensive Plan	Countryside Plan
DuPage River Trail Map	Kendall County Trails and Greenways Plan	Open Space Plan
Riverfront Master Plan	TENG Downtown Master Plan	Vision for Divison

Guidelines

Beautification	Design Guidelines for Planned Unit Developments	Design Manual for the Lockport Street Business Corridor
Downtown Outdoor Use	Natural Landscaping Design	Residential Design & Planning Guidelines for Planned Unit Developments and Annexations
Residential Infill Design	Route 30 Corridor Enhancement	Single Family Design Standards
WIKADUKE Trail

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 Application for Keeping of Chickens • Chicken Coop Permit Banner & Light Pole Decoration Policy/Application

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 (Article XIII), Landscaping (Article XIV), and Signs (Article XI).  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.

Floodplain Information

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating the floodplain maps for Will County. The floodplain maps are the official regulatory maps that determine what properties are in the floodplain and would require flood insurance. Properties located in the floodplain also have limitations on what can be constructed or reconstructed.

The proposed maps are available on FEMA's web site. Here is a guide to help you locate your property on the FEMA maps.
FEMA GIS Site

Documents & Links

Citizen's Guide to Public Hearings
Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals Annual Report 2017-2018