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What is a Public Hearing?
A public hearing is a meeting, the subject, date, time and
location of which has been made known through publication and,
when appropriate, the posting of a sign on the property which is
the subject of the hearing. A public hearing is conducted before
the appropriate Village Board or Commission in a formal manner
and according to Roberts Rules of Order. The purpose of a public
hearing is to provide a forum for the review and discussion of
development and redevelopment requests, which allows for the
input of the general public, as well as that of Village
officials, staff, and the party making the request.
When is a Public Hearing Required?
The following is a list of development requests which
require public hearings and the board or commission before which
they are heard:
| Rezoning |
Plan Commission |
| Special Use |
Plan Commission |
| Variation to Title 19 (Zoning) |
Zoning Board of Appeals |
| Variation to Title 17
(Subdivision) |
Plan Commission |
| Variation to Title 21 (Signs) |
Plan Commission |
| Site Plan Review in Multiple
Family Residential and Planned Developments |
Plan Commission |
| Amendment to Title 19 |
Plan Commission |
When and Where are Public Hearings Held?
The public hearings are scheduled before the Plan Commission
and Zoning Board of Appeals as follows:
Plan Commission - 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month
Zoning Board of Appeals - 2nd Tuesday of each month
All public hearings are held in the Councilroom of the
Administration Building, 255 West Dundee Road, Wheeling,
Illinois.
(The Village of Wheeling does not provide services for a
court reporter at the Plan Commission or Zoning Board of
Appeals' public hearings. Any petitioner wishing to have a court
reporter present may do so at his own expense.)
How is Public Notice Given?
Once a complete application for a public hearing item is on
file with the Community Development Department, a Notice of
Public Hearing is forwarded to the Wheeling Herald for
publication. This notice must be published at least fifteen (15)
days in advance of the hearing date. In cases involving a
particular property, that site must be posted with a sign at
least fifteen (15) days in advance of the public hearing date.
The sign is posted by Public Works personnel.
Affidavit of
Compliance: Petitioner must provide written
notice as required under Sections 19.13.050. An Affidavit of Compliance
certifying this requirement has been fulfilled must be in the
docket file prior to the hearing.
How is a Public Hearing Conducted?
Once a public hearing docket has been opened by the
appropriate board or commission, the hearing proceeds as
follows:
- The Community Development Department staff makes a brief
presentation regarding the item under discussion.
- The petitioner then makes a brief presentation regarding
his/her request.
- The floor is then opened for comments from the audience.
- The petitioner is given the opportunity to rebut any
objections to the request.
- The public input portion of the hearing is then closed,
and the board or commission enters into deliberation upon
the request.
- Once the board or commission arrives at a position, they
forward their findings of fact and recommendation to the
Village Board of Trustees for final action.
When Construction Starts:
After final approval by the Village Board of Trustees,
construction permits must be obtained from the Department of
Community Development prior to the start of any construction or
installation activity.
For further information, contact the Community Development
Department at (847) 459-2620.
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