Zoning & Business Licensing
Does the Property Fit Your Proposed Use?
Before investing in a property or signing a lease, it is critically important to confirm that your proposed business is compatible with the zoning regulations guiding use of the property. Use the zoning tools below to do an initial assessment of any potential business locations. Once you think you have a good fit for your business that meets Village requirements, submit a Business Compliance Certificate (BCC) application and Village staff will confirm zoning compliance.
We want you to succeed in Morton Grove! Please contact the Zoning Administrator at 847-663-3062 or email commdev@mortongroveil.org with any zoning questions.
- What zoning district is the property located in? Determine the zoning district classification of any Morton Grove property using the Interactive Zoning Map or PDF Zoning Map.
- Does the zoning district allow my proposed business, organization, or development? The Unified Development Code (Title 12) established whether a use is a Permitted Use, Special Use, or prohibited use in each zoning district. You can view use matrices for the Village’s Residential Districts, Commercial Districts, and Manufacturing Districts online.
- Does the property meet the off-street parking requirement? Off-street parking requirements are listed by use in Chapter 12-7 of the Unified Development Code.
Other zoning and applicable code requirements may apply. The Department of Community and Economic Development helps guide applicants through the land use and development review process. Call 847-663-3063 or email commdev@mortongroveil.org.
The information contained herein is provided for general informational purposes only to assist with your planning efforts to open a business in Morton Grove. Although this information is updated on a regular basis, the Village of Morton Grove does not guarantee or certify the accuracy of the information provided.
Business Licensing
- Business License Application (Compliance Certificate Application)
- Regulations and Guidelines for Home-Based Businesses
All industrial, commercial, and home-based businesses and non-residential uses located in the Village are required to maintain an active business license and renew it annually. This license does not regulate the manner in which you do business, but verifies that your business is in compliance with all local zoning, building, health, and fire codes and other applicable Village regulations. Chapter 4-4 of the Municipal Code establishes business licensing requirements. Acceptance of a business license is an acknowledgement of the business owner’s responsibility to comply with all Village ordinances, including the maintenance of the public right-of-way immediately adjacent to the place of business.
The annual fee for this license is based on the size of your business operation. Additional fees are assessed for various businesses and activities. An additional license is also required for the sale of tobacco products and the sale or dispensing of liquor. The licensing period extends from January 1 to December 31. Existing business licenses must be renewed annually. Current fees can be viewed under Section 1-11-4 of the Municipal Code.
For additional information on business licensing, contact the Department of Community and Economic Development at 847-663-3063 or by email at commdev@mortongroveil.org.
Business Signage
Business signage is subject to the requirements of Title 10, Chapter 10. The installation of any permanent signage on private property requires a Sign Permit, which may be obtained by submitting a Sign Permit Application. The installation of any temporary signage only requires Village authorization, which may be made by submission of a Temporary Signage Application. Signage applications can be obtained from Building and Inspectional Services.
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