The Community Development Department’s primary function is to administer, supervise and monitor the structured growth of Elmhurst while adhering to the plans and goals set forth by the City Council and City Manager.  

The department performs a variety of tasks including the administration of appropriate City building, zoning, and code ordinances. This includes conducting building permit reviews and inspections, enforcing code and zoning laws, performing fire safety inspections and occupancy inspections, reviewing and analyzing development projects, coordinating license agreements, maintaining land use and building records, reviewing and issuing stormwater permits, and assisting in future development plans. 

CONSTRUCTION CODE OF CONDUCT 

THE CITY OF ELMHURST EXPECTS ALL CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL TO FOLLOW ALL RULES AND REGULATIONS 

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR 

DO NOT TRESPASS 
KEEP THE NOISE LEVEL DOWN 
USE ONSITE PORTABLE TOILET 
NO OPEN FIRES OR BURNING 

WORK HOURS 

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY 7AM – 6PM 
SUNDAYS AND HOLIDAYS 10AM – 6PM 

KEEP ELMHURST CLEAN 

KEEP STREETS AND WALKS FREE OF MUD 
WASH DOWN VEHICLES BEFORE LEAVING SITE 
DO NOT LITTER, USE DUMPSTER 
KEEP EROSION MEASURES IN PLACE 

OBEY TRAFFIC RULES 

PARK IN DESIGNATED AREAS, NOT ON PARKWAY 
KEEP PAVEMENT AND WALKS OPEN FOR USE 
DRIVE SAFELY – WATCH FOR CHILDREN 

RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT 

FOLLOW THE STORM WATER MGT. PLAN 
PROTECT PARKWAY TREES 

VIOLATIONS MAY RESULT IN  A STOP WORK ORDER, TICKET OR REVOKED PERMIT 

FOR ASSISTANCE CALL BUILDING DEPARTMENT (630) 530-3025 or POLICE DEPARTMENT 911

2022 CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT (CAPER) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 

Department Highlights:

Building Commercial

Building Residential

Code Enforcement

Planning and Zoning

Maps/Community Portal

Permits and Forms

How do I submit to the building department?

FAQ on Zoning and Building Process

Make a Service Request