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  1. Skokie, IL 60077
  1. Phone: 847-673-0500
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Community Development FAQs

  1. What is the zoning of my property?
  2. What are the building size restrictions for my property?
  3. How long does it take to get a Zoning Variance or Special Use Permit?
  4. Do I need a permit to install a fence on my property?
  5. Do I need a permit to install a new roof on my home?
  6. Does the Village issue licenses for home occupations?
  7. Why are there so many property foreclosures and what is the Village’s response to them?
  8. What is Section 8 housing and is it increasing in Skokie?
  9. What should I do if I notice graffiti on my property or elsewhere in the Village?
  10. What parts of Skokie are in a flood plain?
  11. How can I comment on a Zoning Board of Appeals or Plan Commission case?
  12. What are the rules for truck parking on Village Streets?
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Parking FAQs

  1. My pickup is strictly a passenger vehicle. Do I have to park it in my garage overnight?
  2. I use my "B" plated vehicle for both a commercial and non-commercial use. May I park it on the street in front of my house during the evening hours?
  3. If I do not have a garage, may I park my commercial vehicle in my driveway?
  4. My pickup truck has a plow attached to the front, and a small storage chest in the bed during the winter season only. Does this prohibit me from parking on a residential property or street?
  5. My panel van has rear seating and both rear and side windows, may I park it in front of my house?
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  1. 2010 Skokie Census Information
  2. Building Permits
    1. Permit Process
    2. Current Building Codes
    3. Selecting a Contractor
  3. Certificates of Occupancy and Business Licenses
    1. Home-Based Businesses
  4. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
    1. CDBG PY21 Public Hearings
    2. Proposed CDBG PY20 Action Plan Amendment
    3. Consolidated and Action Plans
    4. CDBG-CV Skokie CARES Act Amendment
      1. CDBG-CV Small Business Assistance Program
      2. CDBG-CV Residential Financial Assistance Program
      3. CDBG-CV Public Services Grant Application
    5. CAPER Draft Year-End Report
    6. CDBG Program Guides
    7. CDBG Hearing Schedule
  5. Community Development Documents
  6. Complete Streets
  7. Economic Development Division
  8. FAQs
  9. Long-Range Planning
    1. Bicycle Plan
    2. Comprehensive Plan
    3. Dempster Station Area Plan
    4. Neighborhood Plans
      1. 2020 Plan for Sector A: Downtown
        1. Core Concepts
        2. Future Actions
        3. Land Use Types
        4. Public Participation
        5. Study Area Context
      2. West Dempster Street Redevelopment Plan, Sector B
    5. Skokie Swift / Yellow Line Extension
    6. Skokie Valley Trail
  10. Property Standards
    1. Automobiles
    2. Downspout Disconnection
    3. Flood Control Program
    4. Graffiti Removal Program
    5. Home Improvement Program
    6. Neighborhood Enhancement Program
    7. Home Maintenance Tips
    8. Lawn Equipment Noise
    9. Neighborhood Integrity Programs
    10. Rental Unit Standards & Neighborhood Integrity
      1. Certified Owner Program
      2. Crime Free Addendum
      3. Forms & Documents
      4. Inspection Upon Sale
      5. Owner Seminar
      6. Rental Unit Registration
    11. Tenant / Landlord
    12. Weed Ordinance
  11. Public Hearings
  12. Village Code
  13. Zoning Administration
    1. Zoning Ordinances
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  1. Village of Skokie
  2. 5127 Oakton Street
  3. Skokie, IL 60077
  4. Phone: 847-673-0500
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  7. Hours: M-F 8:30 am -5:00 pm
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  1. Where can I learn more about emergency preparedness in Skokie?
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  3. Where can I report an issue or request a service in Skokie?
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