The Village of Palos Park has not comprehensively updated its development regulations (zoning and subdivision) since 1960. Due to this there are many other portions of the Code that are antiquated and do not meet current standards for land use regulations or best practices. Over the years, various spot amendments have been made, which has created conflicts within the Code itself, as well as complexity and a lack of transparency for stakeholders (residents, contractors, developers, and staff).
To address these concerns, the Village seeks to work with a consultant on a process to comprehensively update the development regulations in order to provide clear zoning and subdivision requirements and suitably regulate new development. In order identify the best consultant to work with the Village is releasing a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to various consultants that perform this type of work.