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| Subdivision Engineering Division |
Purpose & Contact Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Applications & Instructions Ordinances & Other Resources Related Links News & Events Purpose:
The Subdivision Engineering Division is responsible for the Subdivision and Platting Process, which includes Preliminary Plats, Improvement Plans, Final Plat, Subdivision Guarantee (Letter of Credit), Improvement Observation, and presenting such process to the Will County Board for approvals.
The Division reviews all projects and developments through the use of Site Development Permits and Site Plans, checking for compliance with federal, state, and locally accepted grading, drainage, soil erosion, floodplain, building and construction standards.
The Subdivision Engineering Division acts in a liaison capacity between the County's affairs and various committees and agencies such as the Local Highway Commissioners, utility companies, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, Stormwater Planning and other related committees, as they relate to construction, stormwater and flooding matters.
The Subdivision Engineering Division administers the following Will County ordinances listed below:
Will County Subdivision Ordinance
Countywide Stormwater Ordinance
Stormwater Drainage and Detention Ordinance
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance
Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Ordinance
Stream and Wetland Protection Ordinance
Contact information:
Land Use Department
Subdivision Engineering Division
58 East Clinton Street - Suite 500
Joliet, IL 60432
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815-740-8140 (phone)
815-774-6327 (fax)