1.1.2014
Community Development Department
2 Community Blvd
Wheeling, Illi
nois 60090
(847) 459-2620 - Fax (847) 459-2656
Zoning Code Text Amendment Application
Fee
A fee of $359.00 is required (che ck payable to the Village of Wheeling) when a petition is
submitted. The fee includes a non- refundable $179.50 application fee and a $179.50 deposit
for expenses (newspaper notice publication, recording secretary fees, etc.). The unused portion
of the cost will be returned to the petitioner. In the event that the cost of newspaper publication
exceeds $179.50, the petitioner will be sent an invoice to cover the additional expense.
Procedure
The Community Development Department will review the petition and make a written report to
the Planning Commission. Village staff will schedule the petition for a public hearing with the
Plan Commission. Village staff will publish a notice of pub lic hearing in a local newspaper at
least 15 days prior to the hearing.The petitioner will be mailed a copy of the n otice and Staff
report prior to the hearing date.
The Plan Commission will hear all evidence an d te stimony by the petiti
oner and anyone from
the public that wishes to speak on the matter, and then vote to either recommend granting or
denying the petition. T he Plan Co mmission’s
recommendation will be forwarded t o the Villag e
Board, which will vote to grant or deny the petition.
Application Requirements
1. Application fee of $359.00 must be submitted with the application.
2. Complete and signed application information form (next page).
3. Statement of proposed amendment (reference all sections to be amended or note
requested section to be added).
4. Statement of purpose for proposed amendment.
5. Any statements supporting proposed amendment.
