Government

Community Development

The Community Development Department is comprised of the Building Division and the Planning Division.
Staff liaisons work with the following Boards and Commissions to provide information, planning expertise and recommendations for land development.
Plan Commission
Building Board of Appeals
Zoning Board of Appeals
Historic Preservation and Design Review Board

Planning

The Planning Division is responsible for providing land use assistance and guidance to Downers Grove businesses, developers and residents.

The Planning Division is charged with implementing the Village’s Comprehensive Plan through the administration and enforcement of the Village’s Zoning , Subdivision and Historic Preservation ordinances. The Division strives to ensure that development within the Village is efficient, aesthetic and in conformance with sound planning practices.

The Planning Division provides guidance and land use assistance to Downers Grove businesses, developers and residents.

Building

The Building Division is responsible for coordinating most building plan review and development-related inspection services among several Departments. Services include code enforcement; plan review; and electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building inspections.

The Division conducts inspections of existing buildings and infrastructure to ensure the safety of building inhabitants and those dependent upon the infrastructure. The Division works closely with anyone who builds a new structure or structurally modifies an existing one.

The Department also contracts for elevator inspections and assistance with stormwater/wetland reviews. Two code enforcement officers in the Department work closely with both Divisions on matters of securing compliance with zoning, building, property maintenance and other codes.