Zoning Information

Overlay District

Developers pursuing projects in excess of 10,000 square feet, whether single buildings or multiple building developments, located within the downtown or lakefront redevelopment area zoning overlay district must obtain a conditional use permit. Click HERE to view the Waukegan Downtown and Lakefront Redevelopment Area Overlay District Conditional Use Permit Application

Developers pursuing projects 10,000 square feet or smaller, located within the downtown or lakefront redevelopment area zoning overlay district must obtain a design approval permit. Click HERE to view the Waukegan Downtown and Lakefront Redevelopment Area Overlay District Design Approval Permit Application

For additional zoning information, please contact:

Russ Tomlin
City of Waukegan
Director, Department of Planning and Zoning
(847) 625-6878