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Committee directs ZBA to begin public hearing process for comprehensive Chapter 151 update

5728284 · September 3, 2025
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Staff asked the committee to initiate a comprehensive review of Chapter 151 (the Unified Development Ordinance). The committee approved sending the package to the Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a public hearing; staff will draft substantive revisions and work with the State’s Attorney before bringing proposals back to the committee and board.

The Lake County Planning, Building, Zoning and Environment Committee voted Sept. 3 to direct the Zoning Board of Appeals to begin a public hearing on a comprehensive update to Chapter 151, the county’s Unified Development Ordinance.

Krista Brown, of the Planning, Building and Development Department, said the county periodically conducts comprehensive reviews to maintain currency and incorporate best practices. The last comprehensive update was approved in 2019,…

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