The primary mission of the Planning & Zoning Department is to provide the regulatory framework and leadership to guide the city in the process, which incorporates the creation, implementation, monitoring, and updating of its vision and support of its respective boards, commissions, and committees.
Phone: 708-597-8606
Fax: 708-396-2686
building@cityofblueisland.org
Codes & Maps
Blue Island Zoning Code
Blue Island Zoning Map (2021)
UTOD Ordinance
UTOD Map
Blue Island Sign Code
Blue Island Sign Overlay Map (2021)
Comprehensive Plan (May 2012)
How to Obtain a Liquor License | Liquor License Application (Contact: Mark Patoska – mpatoska@cityofblueisland.org)
Land Usage Chapters
Chapter 150 – Building Regulations, Construction
Chapter 156 – Floodplain Management
Chapter 162 – Landscaping & Screening
Supportive Materials
Flood – Floodplain Development Permit Application
Flood – Steps to Your Flood Recovery
Signage – Commercial Sign Application
Ordinance – Ord. No. 2020-49 Adult Use Cannabis Ordinance
Zoning – Zoning Relief Application
Zoning – Schedule of Bulk Controls
Zoning – Parking Table
Zoning – Home Occupation
Zoning – UTOD Map Zone A & B
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Regional Collaborations & Initiatives
- Alliance for Healthy and Active Communities
- Cal-Sag Trail
- Calumet River Corridor Development Project
- Chicago Southland Green Time Zone
- Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP)
- CSHCDC(Southland Housing & CD Collaborative)
- South Suburban Atlas – GIS Consortium
- SSMMA Transit-Oriented Development Corridor Study
Additional Resources
Blue Island Chamber of Commerce
2434 Vermont St. Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: 708.388.1000 Fax: 708.388.1062
Blue Island Chamber of Commerce Website
Blue Island Public Library
2433 York St. Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: 708.388.1078 Fax: 708.388.1143
Blue Island Public Library Website
Other websites of interest and further information:
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- Cal-Sag Enterprise Zone . The City of Blue Island is located in the Cal-Sag Enterprise Zone, one of the 93 Enterprise Zones in the state of Illinois. Please use the links below or visit http://calsagezone.com/
Cal-Sag Enterprise Zone Brochure
Cal-Sag Enterprise Zone Application
Cal-Sag Enterprise Zone Spreadsheet
- Visit our Blue Island Economic Development Plan page to learn more about the ideas and plans for the upcoming redevelopment of this city.