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Ordinance
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Description
Will County Subdivision Ordinance
(file size 0.39Mb)
The regulations and technical specifications for the subdivision and platting of land and the provisions for public grounds and other public open space. (amended July 18, 2002)
Currently being updated. Please follow the progress by clicking here.
Will County Stormwater Ordinance
(file size 1.4Mb)
The countywide minimum regulations for stormwater management for all Will County communities (amended March 18, 2004)
Will County Water Resources Ordinances
(file size 0.39Mb)
A compilation of the following ordinances:
Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (Amended May 20, 1999)
Soil Erosion & Sedimentation Control Ordinance (Amended May 20, 1999)
Stormwater Drainage & Detention Ordinance (Amended October 15, 1998)
Stream & Wetland Protection Ordinance (Amended March 19, 1998)
Resource
Format
Description
Consulting Engineers
(file size 0.02Mb)
A compilation of area engineers and firms licensed by the State of Illinois NOTICE: Will County provides this list as an informational service and does not make a recommendation for or against any person or company identified.
Developers Handbook
(file size 0.5Mb)
Currently unavailable to due recent updates. Please call the Planning & Zoning Division with questions (815-727-8850).
Explains the procedures for the preparation, submission and approval of zoning map amendments, special use permits, variations, subdivision plats and building permits
Stormwater Management Submittal Checklist
(file size 1.04Mb)
A checklist of items to be reviewed for compliance with all stormwater, floodplain and wetland regulations.
This checklist is for non-residential developments and subdivisions. It needs to be reviewed, applicable portions completed, and submitted at the time when application is made for permit. Note: for subdivisions, this checklist shall be completed and submitted at the beginning of the improvements and final platting stage.
Letter of Credit Template for Site Development and Floodplain Development The format to be used by banks or other appropriate institutions when writing a letter of credit for site development and floodplain development projects Letter of Credit Template for Subdivision Projects The format to be used by banks or other appropriate institutions when writing a letter of credit for subdivision projects Letter of Credit Template for Maintenance of Subdivision Improvements The format to be used by banks or other appropriate institutions when writing a letter of credit for the maintenance of subdivision improvements Guide to Field Tile Surveys
(file size 1.4Mb)
A "what-you-need-to-know" manual for locating field tiles and having a field tile survey conducted. A product of the Will County Resources Work Committee - of which the Land Use Department is a member. Field Tile Consultants (file size 0.02Mb)
Firms known to locate and repair farm field drain tile. NOTICE: Will County provides this list as an informational service and does not make a recommendation for or against any person or company identified. Soil Manual - Text (file size 6.95Mb)
A practical guide to utilizing the Will County Soil Survey provided by the US Dept. of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service. The entire document was separated into four sections to provide easier downloading over lower internet bandwidths.
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Soil Manual - Appendix (part 1 of 3) (file size 11.5Mb)
Soil Manual - Appendix (part 2 of 3) (file size 10.3Mb)
Soil Manual - Appendix (part 3 of 3) (file size 10.5Mb)
Stormwater Technical Guidance Manual
(file size 3.1Mb)
Currently in DRAFT form, a supplement to the Will County Stormwater Management Ordinance by providing background, detail, and intent of the technical requirements found in the Ordinance.
Will County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (file size 3.1Mb)
Adopted in 1998, the Comprehensive Stormwater Plan lays the groundwork for implantation through the County-wide Stormwater Ordinance Township Locator Map
A map to be used to locate each of Will County's townships with links to demographic and any official websites