Overview

The Community Development Department is responsible for the following within the Village of Wheeling:

• Building
• Business Licensing
• Code Enforcement
• Planning
• Public Health Functions
• Zoning

Services Provided

• Building Permits for new construction and remodeling of buildings, including plan review, permit issuance, and all related inspections
• Business License review and issuance
• Code Enforcement activities related to the above items and property maintenance regulations
• Enforcement of the rental inspection program
• The Community Development Department works in tandem with the Engineering Division to support Engineering Plan Review, assigning addresses, floodplain development review, enforcement of all floodplain regulations, and inspection services
• Inspection services for all food establishments; hair, nail and message establishments; hotel/motel sanitation enforcement
• Short and long term planning activities, zoning, and administration of the Planning and Subdivision Regulations of the Municipal Code
• Staff support to the Plan Commission and Board of Health

Comprehensive Plan

Learn more about Wheeling's Comprehensive Plan for the future.