Community Development Print
The Community Development Department is located on the first floor of the Municipal Complex and maintains hours of operation M-F from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and consists of three full-time employees.
- Kevin Wagner (Building Commissioner)
- Richard Trent (Planning Manager)
- Janice Bodinet (Permit Specialist)
- Mike Tatro (Plumbing Inspector)
- Part-time only: Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm; Tuesday 8:30 am – 12:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am – 3:30 pm
- Cheryl Jordan (Property Maintenance Inspector/Code Enforcement)
- Part-time only: Tuesday & Thursday 8:30am – 4:30pm; Wednesday 8:30am – Noon
In addition, the Department utilizes the services of T.P.I. Building Code Consultant, Inc.
Primary functions of the Community Development Department are:
- Responsible for the enforcement of ordinances regulating the protection of public health, safety, welfare as related to existing buildings and new construction.
- To provide zoning code interpretation and enforcement.
- General requirements for building permits.
- To assist City Administration with economic development initiatives.
- To provide subdivision requirements.
- To provide scheduling for permit inspections.
- Provides continuous review of the municipal zoning code.
- To review all preliminary and final site plans.
- To conduct inspections for the pre-sale inspection program, rental property inspection and licensing program, and vacant property licensing and inspection program.
- To serve as the city’s liaison to the plan commission/zoning board of appeals.
- To provide certificate of occupancy and business license inspections.
- To provide constant review of the comprehensive plan, Countryside 2040 - A Blueprint for Our Future.
- To provide customer service for contractors, home, business, and property owners as necessary.
Contact Information
Phone: 708.354.1860 , Fax: 708.354.9445
building@countryside-il.org.
