Rolling Meadows Zoning Update

Outdated Zoning Ordinance Gets User-Friendly Updates

Rolling Meadows, IL

Project Highlights

  • User-friendly update includes new graphics, tables, and understandable language
  • Code customized to meet City needs
  • Close coordination with the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission to answer key policy questions
  • Zoning update followed Teska’s work on the City’s new Comprehensive Plan
  • Comprehensive Plan helped focus development policy considerations

Rolling Meadows’ Zoning Ordinance had not received a major update in decades. While piecemeal amendments kept it functioning, the Code was out of step with current zoning best practices, technologies, land uses, and legal requirements. A complete rewrite was in order. With assistance from Ancel Glink providing a legal review of the work, Teska led a thorough update of the zoning and sign ordinances.

"Teska really went above and beyond answering our questions, responding to our changes, and keeping our eye on the prize to the finish line. It truly was a great experience… despite all the challenges that 2020 threw our way!"

– Jo Ellen Charlton, Assistant Director of Public Works / Community Development



  • Zoning Illustration from New Ordinance

    Zoning Illustration from New Ordinance

  • Zoning Table from New Ordinance

    Zoning Table from New Ordinance

  • Source: City of Rolling Meadows

    Source: City of Rolling Meadows