Planning & Zoning
Monday through Friday 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Please email Madi with any inquiries regarding the zoning classification of a property.
Building code requires inspections for your permit. Please contact the appropriate inspector prior to any construction on your project-
Building/Construction Inspector
Jeff Meyer 815-471-7851
Electrical Inspector
Larry Mennenga 815-383-4673
Plumbing Inspector
Barney Christiansen 815-412-5770
Be aware the county has established a fine of $1,000 per day for beginning construction without a permit
Application Forms
- Building/Construction/Development Permit Application
- Conditional Use Permit Application Form
- Kennel License Application Form
- Variation Application Form
- Solicitation Form
Ordinances
- COMMERCIAL SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY ORDINANCE
- COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY FACILITY ORDINANCE
- BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY ORDINANCE
- Flood Plain SHFA
- Kennel Code Ordinance
- Zoning Ordinance
- Subdivision Ordinance
- Private Wind Tower Ordinance
- Telecommunications Tower Ordinance
- Mobile Home Park Ordinance