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Vernon Hills planners recommend a package of zoning-code updates, ask staff to refine lighting rules

Planning and Zoning Commission, Village of Vernon Hills · February 12, 2026
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The commission recommended a broad set of zoning-code text amendments covering EV-capable stalls, accessory structures, parking/vehicle storage, RV and driveway rules, administrative variances, and lighting, subject to staff refining temporary vs permanent lighting language before sending to the board.

The Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday voted to recommend a package of zoning-code text amendments that address a range of topics from EV-ready parking requirements to accessory-structure definitions and lighting rules, while asking staff to refine the lighting provisions before the village board considers the changes.

Community Development Director Andrew Jennings presented the proposed amendments, noting they reflect repetitive code questions and recent state…

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