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Development Services Department

The Department of Development Services oversees the Village's Building & Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Engineering, and Planning & Transportation functions. It is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, and inspecting projects, as well as administering the Village's codes and ordinances related to building, zoning, stormwater, and property maintenance.

Building & Code Enforcement

The Building & Code Enforcement Division is responsible for ensuring compliance with all Village codes relating to building construction, property maintenance, environmental health regulations, and zoning requirements in order to safeguard and protect the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of Hoffman Estates.

The Division performs this responsibility by managing the building permit and inspection process, health inspections, the rental housing registration and inspection program, property maintenance inspections, and other activities.

Economic Development

Engineering

The Engineering Division is responsible for the planning, design, construction, and operation of various components of the Village infrastructure system. Responsibilities of the division include review of commercial and residential site plans, private and public construction inspections, traffic engineering studies and investigations, review of traffic impact analyses prepared for new development, monitor traffic operations and coordination with other agencies for local and regional projects, and seek funding opportunities. The Division also directs project design, inspection services, and all project management for Village projects such as the annual street revitalization project, sidewalk improvements, drainage improvements, crack sealing, and utility projects.

Planning & Transportation

The Planning & Transportation Division is responsible for guiding quality development in the community that is consistent with the Village's Zoning Code, Subdivision Code, Comprehensive Plan, and various sub-area and multi-modal transportation plans. The Division coordinates the multi-department development review process and assists residents, developers and businesses through the development review and approval process from project concept through Planning and Zoning Commission, Planning, Building & Zoning Committee, and Village Board consideration.