Community Development

  • Building permits
  • Building permit-related inspections
May be scheduled all  inspections will follow social distancing guidelines. 
     Call 847- 588- 8040 for more information.

  • For Zoning inquiries
Call 847-588-8075 or 8077 or email kel@vniles.com or nbb@vniles.com

  • Plan reviews 
Email applicable paperwork and plans to psw@vniles.com and pb@vniles.com electronically, drop off documents in drop box located just outside village hall front door or come inside.

  • Business/Rental license inquiries -
Please email any applications/inquiries to kad@vniles.com
Areas of responsibility include:
  • Planning and zoning
  • Building inspection and plan check services
  • Health Division
  • Fire Prevention Bureau
  • Business licensing / registration
  • Property maintenance
  • Code enforcement
  • Rental Licesning
Community Development Office

Task Areas


Specific task areas include
  • Current and advanced planning
  • Zoning administration
  • Environmental impact studies
  • Transportation / mobility planning
  • Code compliance
  • Real estate sale inspections
  • Business recruitment
  • Retention / expansion
  • Development / redevelopment
The department strives to provide vision and leadership within the context of innovative, high quality, equitable, and efficient services, which encompass and reflects community values.