Community & Economic Development

Planning & Economic Development Division

Kendall Jackson, Director

150 W. Jefferson St., Joliet, IL 60432

First Floor, South Wing
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Phone: 815- 724-4050

City of Joliet Planners

Barbara Newberg, AICP - (815) 724-4052

James N. Torri - (815) 724-4049

This office is responsible for administering the City's planning and economic development activities. This office reviews all items presented for review by the Plan Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The division maintains a wide variety of information and maps about Joliet. Preparation and administration of comprehensive and land use plans are also responsibilities of the division, along with updating the City's Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Ordinance.

For Planning and Zoning petitions click here.

ZONING INFORMATION

In order to request Zoning and serve you properly please include the following with any Zoning request:

• Address of the property in question
• Permanent Identification Number (P.I.N.)
• Contact Information for you. (ie. name, address, phone, fax, email)

To request Zoning information for a particular property within the City limits of Joliet please contact the City of Joliet Planning Division at:

Phone: 1-815-724-4055

Fax: 1-815-724-4056
E-mail: zoning@jolietcity.org or ttisdale@jolietcity.org

DOWNLOAD CITY OF JOLIET ZONING ORDINANCE

DOWNLOAD RESIDENTIAL TRANSFER AND DISCLOSURE FORM (Print Version)

DOWNLOAD ZONING DISCLOSURE FOR REAL PROPERTY SALES (Rider 408)

DOWNLOAD ZONING DISCLOSURE REQUEST FORM

Fax to: 815-724-4056, attn: Trineicia

INTERACTIVE HANDBOOK FOR DEVELOPERS

Preface:
The following guidelines presented have been developed to assist real estate developers, builders, architects, engineers and others involved in construction and real estate development in the City of Joliet. This represent a brief introduction to the procedures and prerequisites established in City ordinances, codes and policies. The use of these guidelines will maximize the efficiency and minimize the time required to receive desired services from the City. It should be recognized that these guidelines are general in nature and that specific problems will be given personal attention by City staff. The information presented has no statutory standing and should not be considered a substitute for the actual law, ordinance, codes, or policies of the City of Joliet. These guidelines should be checked for change if the printing date on this copy is not a current date. Download complete Handbook for Developers

James M. Haller, Director
Community & Economic Development