Community Development

Overview


The Community Development Department provides professional services related building permits, construction, building safety, code enforcement, planning and zoning, economic development and comprehensive community planning.

COVID-19 & Updated Procedures


Please see our flyer for our updated procedures amidst the COVID-19 pandemic and while the Stay-at-Home order is in effect in Illinois.

Zoning Ordinance Update

The Village hired Teska Associates, Inc. in October 2019 to update the Village’s zoning ordinance. An updated zoning ordinance will align with the goals and recommendations from the 2016 Comprehensive Plan.


Roselle-Nerge TIF

With an eye toward the redevelopment of several properties in the northern section of Roselle, the Village Board approved ordinances establishing the Roselle-Nerge TIF in July 2015.
Roselle-Nerge TIF

Irving-Central TIF


In October 2015, the Village Board established a TIF for 47 parcels in the area just west of Roselle's Town Center, consisting of light industrial, commercial, nixed-use and residential properties located near Central Ave. and the Irving Park Rd corridor.
Irving-Central TIF


East Irving Park Road TIF


In order to accomplish several goals in the Village’s 2016 Comprehensive Plan to connect the Town Center/Main Street area to the Roselle Metra station, the Village Board is pursuing a TIF district. Final approval will be considered in January 2020.
East Irving Park Road TIF

Comprehensive Plan


The Village Board officially adopted the updated Comprehensive Plan at the August 22, 2016, Board meeting. This plan will be used for the next decade to guide policy that leads to real economic development opportunities and identifies development that works for specific areas through appropriate design, functionality, and uses driven by the market demand.
Comprehensive Plan