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Orland Park board hires firm to review village code; prosecutor recommends fine and penalty updates
Summary
The village approved a comprehensive review of its land development code and ordinances — not updated in more than 30 years — and heard prosecutor and attorney recommendations to revise fine and penalty structures to better align with enforcement priorities and state law.
Orland Park’s board approved a contract to conduct a comprehensive review of the village code, Mayor Jim Dodge said, noting that land development regulations and other ordinances have not been revised in more than 30 years. "A comprehensive review of our land development code and all village ordinances hasn't been undertaken in more than 30 years," Dodge said.
Officials said the review will align the village code with current state law, remove outdated language and make ordinances clearer for residents and businesses. The village prosecutor and village attorney presented several recommendations to enhance the fine and penalty structure as part of this process; the changes are framed as a way to uphold community standards while reducing unnecessary burdens on municipal enforcement resources.
The mayor described the goals for the penalty adjustments as ensuring penalties remain "effective, equitable, and reflective of current code enforcement priorities." The briefing did not include draft ordinance language, specific fine amounts, or a timeline for adoption; those details will likely follow the consultant's review and recommendations.
