Facing future growth potential resulting from a soon to be completed highway interchange in the northern part of the community with an older ordinance that was not meeting their day to day zoning administrative needs, the Village of Bourbonnais hired Teska Associates, along with the law firm of Ancel Glink, to update their zoning ordinance. A major part of the assignment involved modernizing the ordinance in terms of its format and standards, establishing standards for accessory and non-conforming uses, and adding graphics and tables to clarify regulations.
In terms of the new interchange, a zoning overlay district was developed to advance the Village goals of attracting new development and ensuring that the development met Village expectations for character. The overlay presents flexibility in the types of business uses to be allowed but has specific bulk regulations and detailed design guidelines for the area to assure the envisioned form of development is secured. The updated ordinance was adopted in Spring 2019.
