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795 published records and 16 reviewed projects · Source review 2026-09-06. Selected coverage; this is not a complete list of municipal activity.
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a text amendment, requested by the owner of 10 Higgins, to make car washes a special use in the general commercial district as well as in the wholesale and service district. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Aug 13 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a map amendment, with the City of Park Ridge as applicant, rezoning 33 South Fairview Avenue from the retail and office district to the Uptown core subdistrict, continuing the City's rezoning of isolated parcels on the Fairview block. The vote was 7–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Aug 13 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use for a psychological services practice, classed as a medical/dental clinic, in a second-floor suite at 15 S Fairview Avenue in the Uptown core subdistrict. The vote was 6–0, with one commissioner recused. The motion text printed in the minutes names a different address and case number than the item heard. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
At a public hearing, Driven Car Wash asked to rezone 10 Higgins Road from the general commercial district to the general commercial, wholesale and service district so that a car wash could operate there. The applicant offered instead to pursue a text amendment making car washes a special use in the existing district; after commissioners questioned the rezoning, the applicant withdrew the map amendment application. No vote was taken on it.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended staff-proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance's balcony regulations, which had allowed only a cantilevered design, to give residents more design options without changing encroachment rules. The vote was 7–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Nirvana Management Corporation applied for a special use for an adult-use cannabis dispensing organization in an existing commercial building at 1036 Higgins Road in the general commercial district, a site where an earlier applicant had received Council approval and then withdrawn. After a public hearing on July 26, 2022, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the special use. The vote was 8–0. The source is draft minutes. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard a planned unit development for a four-story mixed-use building with condominiums over ground-floor commercial space at 29-31 South Fairview Avenue. Citing the exceptions sought and limited public benefits, it continued the case to May 14, 2024 (9–0), again at the applicant's request (8–1), and after a revised plan on June 11, 2024 (7–0). At the final hearing on July 9, 2024, the minutes record the motion to recommend approval as denied on a tie vote.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a text amendment, brought forward after the Committee of the Whole discussion of June 3, 2024, to add adult-use cannabis dispensing organizations as a special use in the Uptown core subdistrict. The vote was 8–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested by Starbucks for exterior improvements at 100 South Northwest Highway, including a walk-up window, a patio pergola, a new trash enclosure and mechanical screening. Staff said the existing drive-through canopy could not be used as a drive-through. The minutes state the result as 8–1, although the roll call printed above that statement lists one fewer aye.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review for a two-story restaurant with a rooftop dining level on a vacant commercial lot at 42 Main Street, on the condition that the dumpster be placed away from the sidewalk. The vote was 8–1.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested on behalf of the Park Ridge-Niles School District for a shade structure beside the track at Roosevelt Elementary School, 1001 South Fairview Avenue. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended amendments to the Zoning Ordinance that would permit steel and other alloy fencing that simulates the look of wrought iron, a change staff initiated after a rise in requests for steel fencing. The vote was 9–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Mar 12 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a map amendment, with the City of Park Ridge acting as applicant, rezoning two surface parking lots at 29 and 31 South Fairview Avenue from the retail and office district to the Uptown core subdistrict. No development was proposed with the request. The vote was 9–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Feb 27 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use permit allowing a medical/dental clinic offering lactation services at 132 S Prospect Avenue, in the Uptown core subdistrict. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review for a drive-through restaurant at 969 N Northwest Highway, presented on behalf of Ampler Development. Staff noted the review assumed the City Council would approve the companion map amendment, without which the drive-through use would not be allowed. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested by the Park Ridge Park District to expand the community garden at Hinkley Park, 25 Busse Highway. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Feb 13 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a map amendment rezoning 969 North Northwest Highway from the retail and office district to the general commercial district, requested by MRV Architects, Inc to allow a drive-through restaurant on the vacant former gas station site. The vote was 8–0. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Ordinance · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), Jan 30 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use permit allowing a physical therapy clinic, classed as a medical/dental clinic, at 36 Main Street. These minutes are the draft version; the Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Public hearing (recorded in draft minutes), Jan 30 2024 · Evidence
The applicant for a planned unit development for a hotel at 1440 Higgins Road asked for a continuance, and the Planning and Zoning Commission continued the hearing to April 9, 2024 by a vote of 6–0.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan review requested by the Park Ridge Park District for improvements at South Park, 833 Talcott Road, including new playground equipment, a pavilion, tennis court renovation and new pickleball courts. The vote was 8–0.
Public record · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Jan 16 2024 · Evidence
After a public hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council approve a special use permit allowing a physical therapy clinic, classed as a medical/dental clinic, at 147 N Northwest Highway, with no conditions. The Council's own action is not part of this record.
Special use · Planning and Zoning Commission · Park Ridge
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Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2024 · Evidence
The owner sought major variances (VA-24-24) to rebuild a nonconforming rear patio at 2919 W Sibley Street that encroaches into the rear yard setback, without enlarging it. The hearing was moved from the September meeting to October 24, 2024, when the Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval (VA-24-24); the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Oct 24 2024 · Evidence
The owners sought major variances (VA-24-31) to build a new detached garage at 434 Meacham Avenue in the same nonconforming location as the existing garage, in order to preserve a mature tree. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval (434 Meacham Avenue); the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The owner sought a variance (VA-24-14) at 1112 Prairie Avenue to raise the maximum lot coverage so a one-car detached garage could be replaced with a larger two-car garage. The Zoning Board of Appeals continued the case at the petitioner's request on July 25, 2024, and again after a hearing on August 22, 2024. The agenda for September 26, 2024 listed the case as a minor variance as amended (VA-24-14), and that night the board approved the minor variance (VA-24-14); the roll call lists no nays.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-26) raising the maximum lot coverage at 428 S. Delphia so an existing detached garage on an undersized lot can be replaced with a slightly larger one. The motion carried with no nays recorded.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The owners sought variances (VA-24-23) for a second-floor addition over a legally nonconforming house at 1517 S. Greenwood that keeps the existing reduced interior side yard setback. In one motion the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the minor variance and recommended that the City Council approve the major variance; the roll call lists no nays. The findings approve the minor variance (VA-24-23). Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-25) allowing a six-foot fence, above the ordinance maximum, at 1301 Hallberg Lane, a property next to a church parking lot. The motion carried with no nays recorded, and the findings approve the variance (VA-24-25). The minutes caption the case as major, while the motion and findings call it minor.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Aug 22 2024 · Evidence
The Park Ridge Park District sought a major variance (VA-24-22) to raise the permitted height of the poles and netting at the Oakton Park golf driving range, 2800 Oakton Street. The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval; the motion carried with no nays recorded. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The owner sought a minor variance (VA-24-21) raising the maximum lot coverage at 305 S Clifton Ave for a two-car detached garage. The minutes record a motion to approve and a roll call with more nays than ayes, and on its findings the Zoning Board of Appeals denied the variance (VA-24-21). The minutes' closing line for the vote prints a count that does not match the roll call.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-17) allowing a first-floor addition at 813 S. Cumberland to match the existing house's first-floor elevation, which is above the ordinance maximum. The minutes caption the case as minor, while the motion treats it as major. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The applicant sought major variances (VA-24-15) at 425 W. Talcott for a detached garage larger than the ordinance permits and a reduced front yard setback, to accommodate a four-unit residential building. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–1 on a motion worded as an approval, and its findings sentence recommends approval of the variances (VA-24-15). Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5–0 to recommend approval of a major variance (VA-24-20) for the reconstruction of a nonconforming side porch and staircase at 419 N. Northwest Hwy that sits in the side yard setback and provides access to the second floor. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The applicant, a second-floor business without a storefront at 100 S. Prospect, sought a major variance (VA-24-18) to install a wall sign on the multitenant building. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–1 to recommend approval. Any later City Council action is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-13) allowing a six-foot fence along the corner side lot line at 1317 S. Prospect, above the ordinance's maximum fence height, around a pool area. The vote was 5–0.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 23 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor variance (VA-24-11) raising the maximum lot coverage at 320 S. Knight to accommodate a rear addition to an existing house on an undersized lot. The vote was 4–0.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded in draft minutes), May 23 2024 · Evidence
For a planned fast-food restaurant at 969 N. Northwest Hwy, the applicant Ampler Development LLC sought major variances (VA-24-08) for the number and placement of wall signs. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 6–0 to recommend approval of additional wall signs, then voted 4–2 to recommend approval of variances that also allow wall signs outside the sign frieze. These votes come from draft minutes; the approved minutes are an image-only scan.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Mar 21 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 4–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-06) for a second-story addition on a nonconforming house at 500 Parkwood Avenue that follows the existing walls into the front yard setback. Three commissioners were absent. The minutes record a recommendation; any later action by another body is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
Committee recommendation (recorded), Feb 22 2024 · Evidence
The Zoning Board of Appeals voted 7–0 to recommend approval of major variances (VA-24-04) for an addition to a nonconforming house at 506 S. Home that encroaches into the rear yard setback, replacing part of the footprint of a detached garage. The minutes record a recommendation; any later action by another body is not part of this record.
Zoning variance · Zoning Board of Appeals · Park Ridge
On December 18, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of an ordinance establishing the number of available liquor licenses in the City for the next calendar year. The consent agenda roll call was 7–0. The ordinance number and the license counts are not stated in the minutes.
The City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the street resurfacing program contract with Arrow Road Construction Company for $2,057,592.89, the lowest of six bids opened on March 22, 2023; the next-lowest was $2,218,000. The consent agenda vote was 7–0.
On December 18, 2023 the City Council approved a two-year extension of the franchise agreement with Collective Resource, Inc. for food scrap and compostable items collection services. The roll call vote was 5–1, with Alderperson Sanchez voting no and Alderperson Biagi abstaining. The dollar value is not stated in these records.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget amendment and a purchase order increase of $25,000 to the water supply and treatment account for AEP Energy Service, for the purchase of electricity as necessary. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a budget amendment to the Motor Fuel Tax Fund and a budget transfer to the Rebuild Illinois Fund for Rebuild Illinois expenses in the amount of $172,471.43. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance regarding the Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act. The roll call vote was 5–1, with Alderperson Biagi voting no. The ordinance's terms and number are not stated in the minutes.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved the final reading of an ordinance regarding the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. The roll call vote was 6–0. The ordinance's terms and number are not stated in the minutes.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, the final reading of a resolution authorizing a contract for the procurement of a police department vehicle without competitive bidding. The resolution text authorizes a contract not to exceed $45,000 and expires after six months unless renewed. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0. The vendor is not established by these records.
On December 4, 2023 the City Council approved, on its consent agenda, a contract for rock salt with Cargill in the amount of $147,110.40. The consent agenda roll call was 6–0.
