Building and Zoning

The primary functions of this department are interpretation, administration and enforcement of the zoning ordinance, subdivision regulations, floodplain ordinance, erosion, sediment and storm water management, tall structure ordinance and rural addressing. The zoning office is also responsible for review and issuance of zoning permits, plat approval and processing applications for variances, special use permits, text amendments and rezoning requests.

Department Assistance


While this department does not provide legal advice, staff does provide opinion and direction to elected and appointed officials, as well as to citizens regarding all development in unincorporated Woodford County.

The department works with the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Conservation, Planning and Zoning Committee and the County Comprehensive Plan to manage zoning, planning, subdividing, building, agriculture areas and floodplain development.

Zoning Information

Ordinances

  1. Zoning Ordinance November 19, 2019
  2. 2018 Land Subdivision Ordinance of Woodford County (Subdivision Code)
  3. Floodplain Ordinance (PDF)
  4. Erosion, Sediment and Stormwater Ordinance (PDF)

Forms and Applications

  1. Zoning Permit Worksheet
  2. Flood Plain Development Application (PDF)
  3. 9-1-1 Address Application (PDF)
  4. Erosion Control Ordinance Permit (PDF)
  5. Commercial Industrial Stormwater Permit (PDF)

Zoning Resources

  1. 2019 Fee Schedule
  2. GIS instructions - Zoning Districts
  3. Single Family Dwelling Requirements (PDF)
  4. Accessory Building Permit Requirements (PDF)
  5. Appendix A: Storm Water (PDF)
  6. Attention Contractors, Developers and Owners (PDF)
  7. Comprehensive Land Use Plan (PDF)
  8. Illinois Drainage Law (PDF)
  9. Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (PDF)
  10. Signs for Rural Addressing of Woodford County (PDF)
  11. Zoning FAQ (PDF)