Community Development

The Community Development Department manages, guides, and regulates Crest Hill's growth while providing a planned, coordinated and responsive approach to community development. This department includes building, economic development, planning and zoning. 

At its core, Community Development is about bringing the City of Crest Hill to new heights...and Economic Development is key. The main goals of economic development are to:

-Maintain and diversify the economy
-Keep and increase local jobs
-Preserve or increase the tax base
-Increase local property values
-Enhance the community image
-Grow incomes

Crest Hill was featured in Business View Magazine.
Divisions and Contact Numbers
  • Building Department - (815) 741-5106
  • Economic Development, Planning & Zoning - (815) 741-5107

Related Documents

  1. 2022 Zoning Map (PDF)
  2. 2018 Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
  3. Subdivision Regulations for the City of Crest Hill ord 1884 (PDF)
  4. Crest Hill Standard Construction Details 111021 (PDF)
  5. Index of Permitted Special Uses - Non Residential (PDF)
  6. Index of Permitted Special Uses - Residential (PDF)
  7. Plan Commission Application Packet (PDF)
  8. Application for Development (PDF)
  9. Facade Improvement Grant Program (PDF)
  10. City of Crest Hill Comprehensive Plan (PDF)