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Code Enforcement and property Complaints in Unincorporated Lake County is not handled by Warren Township. These matters are handled by Lake County Planning, Building, and Development their phone number is 847 377-2600.
September 2011
Board Adopts a New Streamlined Enforcement Process for Nuisance Violations
The Lake County Board adopted a new ordinance that aims to speed up code compliance and nuisance violations in the unincorporated area of the county, as well as reduce the cost to government for code enforcement. The Administrative Adjudication Ordinance addresses minor code violations such as junk, debris, and animal control. Through this new process, violators will be issued a ticket, or violation notice and given 15 days to comply. If necessary, it will go to an administrative hearing where a hearing officer will issue a ruling. Previously, these violations had to go through the circuit court, taking 333 days (on average) to be resolved. The new process is expected to take between a month and 6 weeks for minor violations, while more complex cases may still be handled in circuit court. The Board also created a new enforcement category called "chronic nuisances," which allows the County additional remedies to address repeat nuisance violations. For questions, contact Planning Building and Development at 847-377-2600.
The Lake County Planning, Building, and Development Department is responsible for the enforcement of:
- The Unified Development Ordinance (zoning regulations, sign regulations, natural resource protection standards, stormwater detention, drainage and soil erosion, and sediment control standard). A link to the ordinance can be found at: http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Planning/publications/UDO.htm.
- The Building Codes (structure's compliance with codes)
If you have a complaint regarding:
- Building and zoning related violations, including work without permits, improper use of the property, building code violations, junk and debris, and inoperable vehicles, please call:
Lake County Building and Code Enforcement Division - 847-377-2600
- Drainage, storm water detention, soil erosion and sediment control, floodplain and wetlands, please call:
Lake County Engineering and Environmental Services Division - 847-377-2600
- Woodland disturbance, please call:
Development Services Division - 847-377-2875
- Noise complaints, please call:
Lake County Sheriff's Office - 847-377-4000
The following information is required to follow up on your complaint:
- Address, specific location or Property Index Number (PIN), if available, of the property where the violation exists
- Nature of specific violation
- Time/day of week that the violation usually occurs
If you would like, you may provide your name and telephone number; however this information is not required. |
