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There are forms or permits related to this department available in the Online Reference Desk section of our website.  Click here.Overview  |  This document is available to view in PDF format. Adopted Building Code Changes  |  Architectural Review Commission
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Design Des Plaines

A ten-person working group of talented residents has been compiled by City staff and elected officials, and is working with Farr Associates and City Staff on the project. The working Group is comprised of:

  • John Burke President, Historical Society Board of Directors
  • Barry Collins Vice-Chair, Economic Development Commission, Land Use Attorney
  • George Geldis Chair, Architectural Review Commission, Architect
  • Jean Higgason Community and Economic Development Committee, 4th Ward Alderman
  • Richard Hofherr Resident, retired Municipal Code Officer
  • Carl Kowalski Chair, Planning Commission
  • Tom Lovestrand Resident
  • Arnie Seegers Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, Architect
  • James Szabo Member, Zoning Board of Appeals, Contractor
  • Dan Wilson Resident

This document is available to view in PDF format. Design Des Plaines Project Timeline

Project Documents:

November 20, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Project Goals and Potential Implementation Strategies

October 2, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Meeting Agenda
This document is available to view in PDF format.
Image Preference Survey Results

August 27, 2008 Working Group Meeting Materials

This document is available to view in PDF format. Meeting Agenda
This document is available to view in PDF format.
Form Based and Hybrid Based Zoning Codes Presentation

Maps

This document is available to view in PDF format. Building Age Map
This document is available to view in PDF format. Des Plaines Parcel Size
This document is available to view in PDF format. Context Zone Map

Photos of Des Plaines Context Zones

This document is available to view in PDF format. Inner Neighborhood
This document is available to view in PDF format. Late Urban
This document is available to view in PDF format. Suburban
This document is available to view in PDF format. Rural

Areas of Change

This document is available to view in PDF format. Downtown
This document is available to view in PDF format. 5 Corners Area
This document is available to view in PDF format. Cumberland TOD

 


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3/15/10 City Council Meeting
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3/24/10 Architectural Commission
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Current H1N1 (Swine Flu) Updates
3/10/10  ComEd Offers "Helping Hand Program" For Hardships
3/9/10 City Upgrades Traffic Signals With LED Fixtures
3/8/10 Taxpayer Appeal Seminar
3/8/10 National Flood Safety Awareness Week - March 15-19, 2010
3/4/10 DP Deep Green/Mayor & City Council Acknowledge DP Youth
3/4/10 Des Plaines Acknowledges Consumer Protection Week
3/4/10 Nicor Opens Des Plaines Facility
3/3/10 This document is available to view in PDF format. Independence Day Parade Letter and Application
3/2/10 No Cholesterol Screenings in April

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