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  2. Village Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions A-E
      1. Architectural Control Commission
      2. Arts Commission
      3. Bicycle Task Force
        1. Bicycling in Northbrook
      4. Board of Fire / Police Commissioners
      5. Board of Local Improvements
      6. Community Relations Commission
        1. Celebration of Cultures
        2. Flamingo Fridays
        3. Northbrook Cares
      7. Economic Development Committee
      8. Electrical Commission
      9. Emergency Telephone Systems Board
      10. Environmental Quality Commission
    3. Boards & Commissions F-Z
      1. Firefighters' Pension Fund
      2. Foreign Fire Insurance Board
      3. Industrial and Commercial Development Commission
      4. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
      5. Plan Commission
      6. Police Pension Fund Board
      7. Senior Services Commission
      8. Stormwater Management Commission
      9. Transportation Advisory Committee
      10. Village Board of Trustees
      11. Youth Commission
      12. Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
    4. Calendar
    5. Departments
      1. Development & Planning Services
        1. Building/Construction Permit Forms & Guidelines
          1. Building/Construction Guides & Resources
          2. Building Permit Forms & Information
        2. Code Enforcement & Violations
          1. Report a Possible Violation
          2. Common Code Enforcement Violations
          3. Excessive Grass & Weeds Over 8 Inches
        3. Codes & Regulations
          1. Annual Fee Ordinance
          2. Building Codes
          3. Energy Code Information
          4. Municipal Code
          5. Subdivision & Development Code (PDF)
          6. Zoning Code
        4. Committees & Commissions
        5. Economic Development
          1. Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts
          2. Business Financial Incentives
          3. Business Opportunities
            1. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
            2. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
            3. Retail Opportunities
          4. Employment Services
          5. Local Taxes
          6. Location Highlights for Business
          7. 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
          8. Useful Links for Business
          9. Utility Information for Businesses
          10. Village Licenses & Permits
        6. Flood Plain Information
        7. Food Services
          1. Nuisance Complaints
          2. Radon
          3. Recalls & Alerts
          4. Sharps Disposal
          5. West Nile Virus
            1. History & Symptoms of West Nile Virus
            2. Protection & Resources
            3. Report a Dead Bird
            4. Report Standing Water
        8. Housing Resources
          1. Information for Renters
          2. Senior Housing Resources
          3. Vacant Buildings
        9. Mapping & GIS Services
        10. Permit Center
          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. Contractor's Corner
          3. Building Permit Inspections
            1. Common Inspection Mistakes
            2. Elevator Inspection Program
            3. General Construction Reminders
            4. Village Codes & Regulations
          4. Multi-Family Residence Permits
            1. Multi-Family Addition
            2. Multi-Family Alteration
            3. New Multi-Family Residence
          5. Property Information
          6. 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 Systems
            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
        11. Zoning & Planning Information
          1. Codes & Regulations
          2. Community Plans
            1. Affordable Housing Plan
            2. Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
            3. Comprehensive Plan
            4. Downtown Area Plan (Draft)
            5. Economic Development Plan
            6. Proposed Downtown Zoning Regulations
            7. Proposed Skokie Valley Bicycle Trail Extension
          3. Fence Regulations
          4. Interested Party Cross-Examination Forms
          5. Mapping & GIS Services
          6. New Construction, Additions & Exterior Alterations
          7. Parking Regulations
          8. Requesting Zoning Code Relief or Variations
          9. Sign Regulations
          10. Village Green Design Review Applications
          11. Zoning & Subdivision Relief Application Process
            1. Preliminary Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
            2. Formal Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
      2. Fire
        1. Ambulance Billing
        2. Community Emergency Reponse Team (CERT)
        3. Emergency Management Agency
        4. Emergency Medical Services
        5. FAQs
        6. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Prevention Permit Applications
        7. Firefighter & Paramedic Recruitment
        8. Freedom of Information Act Request Forms (FOIA)
        9. Northbrook Rural Fire Protection District
        10. Public Education
        11. Severe Weather Preparedness
          1. Flood Safety
          2. General Power Outage Safety Tips
          3. Outdoor Warning Siren System
        12. Training & Safety Divisions
      3. Police
        1. Operations Division
          1. Criminal Investigations Unit
            1. Crime Tips
            2. Crime Prevention Tips
            3. Alerts about Frauds & Scams
            4. Juveniles
          2. Patrol Division
        2. Programs & Services
          1. Alarm System Program
          2. Bicycle Registration
            1. Bicycle License Application
          3. Citizen Reporting
          4. Community Relations
          5. Counseling Services
          6. Police Chaplain Program
          7. Premise Alert Program
          8. Property & Evidence Custody
          9. Records
        3. Recruitment
      4. Public Works
        1. Bicycle Plan
        2. Cemeteries
        3. Construction Projects
          1. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2019
          2. Blackthorn Lane Stormwater Project - 2019
          3. Cedar Lane Water Tower Improvements - 2019
          4. Dehne Subdivision Stormwater Project - 2019
          5. Dundee Road Bridge/Culvert Replacement - 2019
          6. Longvalley Drive Stormwater Project - 2019
          7. Second Street Culvert Replacement Project - 2019
          8. Woodlawn Road Stormwater Project - 2018
          9. Woodlawn/Penfold Water Main Improvements - 2019
          10. Skokie/Sunset Ridge Infrastructure Improvements
          11. Edens Spur Improvements - 2018-2020
          12. Dundee Road Over I-94 Bridge Repairs - 2019
          13. Completed Projects
            1. Completed Street Projects
              1. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2017
              2. Asphalt Street Resurfacing Program - 2018
              3. Shermer Road Bridge/CBD Improvements - 2018
              4. Concrete Street Reconstruction - 2018
              5. Concrete Street Panel Replacement - 2019
              6. Central Business District Infrastructure - 2017
              7. Lee Road Reconstruction - Summer 2017
              8. Lone Tree Subdivision Phase II - Summer 2017
              9. Sidewalk Improvement Program - Summer 2017
              10. Sidewalk Improvement Program - Summer 2018
              11. Arterial Sidewalk Program - Summer 2019
              12. Neighborhood Sidewalk Program - Summer 2019
            2. Completed Water Main Projects
              1. Oak Ave & Illinois Road Water Main - Summer 2017
              2. Charlemagne Water Main Improvements - 2018
              3. Western Avenue Water Main & Reconstruction - 2018
            3. Completed Sanitary Sewer Projects
              1. Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing - 2019
            4. Completed Stormwater Projects
              1. Dehne Road/Glendale Ave Stormwater Project - 2018
              2. Elm Ridge Drive Project - 2018
              3. Keystone/Chartres Stormwater Project - Fall 2017
        4. Engineering Division
          1. Engineering Bench Mark Data
          2. Engineering Standards & Specifications
          3. Residential Downspout Disconnect (PDF)
          4. Voltz Road Traffic Study
        5. Flood Plain Information
        6. Forestry Services
          1. Caring For Your Trees
          2. Public & Parkway Tree Care
          3. Resident Consultations
          4. Tree Preservation and Removal Information
        7. Flooding & Stormwater Management
          1. Managing Flooding
            1. Overhead Sewer & Private Property Drainage
            2. River & Stream Maintenance
          2. Village Stormwater System
            1. Northbrook Stormwater Utility
            2. Private Stormwater Management Facilities
          3. Storm Sewer Maintenance
          4. Long-Term Stormwater Plans
            1. Master Stormwater Management Plan
        8. Sidewalks & Parkways
        9. 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
        10. Street Maintenance
          1. Regular Street Maintenance Programs
          2. Current Construction Projects
          3. Long-Term Street Planning
        11. Utility Locating
        12. Water & Sewer Services
          1. Water Treatment
            1. Water Quality Information
          2. Water Distribution Services
            1. Water Main Breaks
            2. Cross Connection Program
          3. Northbrook Sewer Systems
          4. Sewer Lining Program
          5. Sewer Smoke Testing
      5. Village Clerk's Office
        1. Business Licenses
        2. Commission & Advisory Board Membership
    6. Directory of Elected Public Officials
    7. Employment Opportunities
      1. Current Position Openings
      2. Police Officer Recruitment
    8. Village Board of Trustees
      1. Board Work Committees
        1. Ad Hoc Labor Relations Committee
        2. Administration & Finance Committee
        3. Communications & Legislation Committee
        4. Community & Sustainability Committee
        5. Planning & Zoning Committee
        6. Public Safety Committee
        7. Public Works Committee
      2. Meet Your Elected Officials
    9. Village Codes & Ordinances
      1. Annual Fee Ordinance
      2. Building Codes
      3. Energy Codes
      4. Municipal Code
      5. Subdividing Residential Property
      6. Subdivision & Development Code
      7. Zoning Code
    10. Your Tax Dollars At Work
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  3. Living & Visiting

    1. About the Village
    2. Community Communications
      1. Community News
      2. Village Newsletter
      3. Weekly Briefings
    3. Community Events
    4. Construction & Development
      1. Road & Public Construction Updates
      2. Private Developments Under Construction
      3. Proposed Private Developments
        1. Preliminary Zoning/Subdivision Relief Apps
        2. Formal Zoning/Subdivision Relief Applications
      4. Apply for a Building Permit
    5. Enjoy Northbrook
      1. Bicycling In Northbrook
      2. Chicago's North Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau
      3. Dining in Northbrook
        1. Dining in Northbrook - American
        2. Dining in Northbrook - Asian
        3. Dining in Northbrook - Belgian
        4. Dining in Northbrook - Chinese
        5. Dining in Northbrook - Coffee
        6. Dining in Northbrook - Deli & Sandwiches
        7. Dining in Northbrook - Greek
        8. Dining in Northbrook - Italian
        9. Dining in Northbrook - Japanese
        10. Dining in Northbrook - Mediterranean
        11. Dining in Northbrook - Mexican
        12. Dining in Northbrook - Steakhouse
        13. Dining in Northbrook - Thai
      4. Northbrook Chamber of Commerce
      5. Northbrook Park District
      6. Northbrook Public Library
      7. Shopping
        1. Map of Shopping Centers (PDF)
        2. Shopping Centers
    6. Environmental Sustainability
      1. Green Awards
    7. Flood Plain Information
    8. Frequently Asked Questions
    9. New to Northbrook
    10. Transportation
      1. Biking & Walking
      2. Street & Road Traffic
      3. Subsidized Taxi Program
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  4. Services

    1. Administrative Hearings
    2. Animal Control
    3. Contact Us
    4. Emergency Services
      1. Emergency Alerts & Notifications
      2. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
      3. Police Patrol
      4. Snow & Ice Control
    5. GIS, Mapping & Data Services
    6. Health & Safety
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Forestry Services
      3. Fire Prevention
        1. Fire Prevention Permit Applications
      4. Flooding & Stormwater Management
      5. Food Services & Public Health
      6. Investigations & Crime Prevention
      7. Severe Weather Preparedness
      8. Water Treatment
    7. Information Requests
    8. Other Government Services
    9. Pay My Bill
      1. Business Licenses
    10. Refuse & Recycling Services
    11. Senior Services
    12. Service Requests
    13. Utility & Telecom Services
    14. Voting & Voter Services
    15. Youth Services
    16. Forestry Services
    17. Vehicle Licenses
    18. Water/Sewer Service
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  5. Doing Business

    1. Available Space & Sites
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Building, Development & Planning Home Page
    4. Business Directory
    5. Business Financial Incentives
    6. Economic Development
    7. Employment Services
    8. Industrial/Warehouse Opportunities
    9. Local Taxes
    10. Location Highlights for Business
    11. Places for Business Assistance
    12. Professional & Business Service Opportunities
    13. Real Estate Agent Information
    14. Retail Opportunities
    15. Transportation
    16. Utility Information for Businesses
    17. Useful Links for Business
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Citizens Police Academy
      2. Commission & Advisory Board Membership
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Records
      5. Recognition Resolution / Proclamation
      6. Village Licenses & Permits
        1. Special Event Permits
    2. Contact
      1. Contacting Us
      2. Elected Officials
    3. Find
      1. Bid, RFP & RFQ Opportunities
      2. Board Meetings & Agendas
      3. Community News
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Permit & License Applications
    4. Learn About
      1. Construction & Development Projects
      2. Emergency Services
      3. Fire Department Services
      4. Opening / Operating a Business
      5. Planning & Zoning
      6. Police Department Services
      7. Refuse & Recycling Services
      8. Senior Services
      9. Sustainability in the Village
      10. Water & Sewer Services
      11. Your Tax Dollars at Work
    5. Pay My Bill
    6. Sign Up For
      1. A Child Safety Seat Inspection
      2. A House Watch
      3. Northbrook Notify
      4. Premise Alert Program
    7. Submit a Question or Service Request
    8. View
      1. Financial Documents
      2. Village Calendar
      3. Village Codes & Ordinances
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