The Kane County Development Department's mission is the development and maintenance of land use and other plans for the county and the enforcement of such ordinances as they are designed to promote orderly growth of the county as well as promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare and conserve the values of property throughout the county. To accomplish this mission the department is organized into three divisions: Planning & Special Projects, Subdivision & Zoning, and Building & Community Services.

The department director also acts as secretary of the Kane County Regional Planning Commission, Kane County Plat Officer, Kane County Building Officer, and County Zoning Officer.

Documents:

2030 Land Resource Management Plan

2030 Long Range Transportation Plan

Property Maintenance Ordinance and News

Priority Places Workshops:

2005:  Housing for Our Changing Population

2006:  Transportation and Land Use Connections for a Brighter 2030

2007:  Implementing a Sustainable Water Supply for Kane County's Future

Proposed Amendment to Kane County 2030 Land Resource Management Plan:

Kane County proposes to add a new land use category Protected Agriculture – Limited Development to its 2030 Land Resource Management Plan. To read a copy of the amendment and related articles – click on one of the below items.

ARTICLES
   Civic Agriculture = Sane Housing
   The Suburban Farm: An innovative model for civic agriculture

DRAFT - Proposed Text Amendments 1 & 2

The Regional Plan Commission will consider this at their March 19, 2008 meeting at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held in Building A of the Kane County Government Center, 4th floor conference room. The public is invited to attend. Questions or comments can be directed to Janice Hill, Executive Planner 630-232-3483 or by email at hilljanice@co.kane.il.us