Zoning Code
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Find and learn more about your property by using our Community Zoning Portal. The following Ordinances approved Zoning Code Amendments that occurred after the last codified amendment which occurred on February 22, 2022. These amendments have been adopted and are in the process of being incorporated into the Northbrook Zoning Code. Check back here for future updates to the Zoning Code.
Northbrook Zoning Code & Amendments
- Zoning Code Ordinance Revisions List
- Ordinance 2022-10 - An Ordinance Amending the Northbrook Zoning Code Defining Secondary Suites
- Ordinance 2022-12 - An Ordinance Amending the Northbrook Zoning Code to Allow Attached Accessory Dwelling Units (AADUs) by Special Use Permit in Single Family Residential Districts
- Ordinance 2022-15 - An Ordinance Amending the Northbrook Zoning Code for Affordable Housing Requirements for Independent Senior Living Facilities
Current Zoning Code
- Article I - Title and Purpose (PDF)
- Article II - Zoning Districts and Official Zoning Map (PDF)
- Article III - Single Family Residential Districts (PDF)
- Diagrams Illustrating Residential Zoning Regulations
- Article IV - Multiple Family Residential Districts (PDF)
- Article V - Commercial Districts (PDF)
- Article VI - Office Districts (PDF)
- Article VII - Industrial Districts (PDF)
- Article VIII - Special Districts
- Part I - Village Green Overlay District (PDF)
- Part II - Flood Hazard Overlay District (PDF)
- Part III - Open Space District (PDF)
- Part IV - Institutional Buildings District (PDF)
- Part V - Redevelopment Overlay District (PDF)
- Part VI - Techny Overlay District (PDF)
- Part VII - Mixed Residential and Commercial Districts (PDF)
- Article IX - District Regulations of General Applicability
- Part 1-A - Accessory and Temporary Structures and Uses, Including Home Occupations (PDF)
- Part 1-B - Parking and Loading Requirements (PDF)
- Part 1-C - Sign Regulations (PDF)
- Part 1-D - Buffers and Landscaping Requirements (PDF)
- Part II - Supplemental Regulations for Particular Uses - Personal Wireless Services (PDF)
- Part III - Affordable Housing in New Developments
- Article X - Nonconformities (PDF)
- Article XI - Zoning Administration and Enforcement (PDF)
- Part I - Administrative Officials and Bodies
- Part II - Planning Documents and Procedures
- Part III - Zoning Applications and Hearings
- Part IV - Zoning Certificates
- Part V - Interpretations, Appeals and Variations
- Part VI - Amendments and Special Approvals, Including Planned Developments, Site Plan Review, and Design Review
- Part VII - Settlement of Litigation
- Part VIII - Enforcement and Penalties
- Article XII - Applicability and Interpretation (PDF)
- Part I - Applicability
- Part II - Interpretation, Including Definitions
- Appendixes
- Interpretations
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