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RLB Village Hall
1937 N. Municipal Way
Round Lake Beach
Illinois, 60073
Phone: 847.546.2351
Fax: 847.740.2852


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Village of Round Lake Beach - Economic Development

Economic Development Informational Links | Home Page | Association Information |
| Development Goals | Economic Development News | Planning & Zoning Commission |
| Available Commercial Properties | Economic Development Forms | Housing Information |

Round Lake Beach’s local economy and quality of life is of vital importance to the Village in terms of tax revenues, business retention, job creation, and services provided to its residents. The Economic Development Department works to maintain and enhance the local economy and housing stock within the Village. The department is responsible for administering zoning and building code to ensure orderly development within the Village. The Economic Development Department is also responsible for plan reviews, issuance of permits, and property maintenance inspections to help protect the health and well being of residents.

Round Lake Beach’s reputation as a strong retail area will continue as property along the Rollins Road corridor and Route 83 is highly desirable for local, regional, and national developers and businesses. The Economic Development Department exists to promote such opportunities for the right types of businesses and development in accordance with the Village Comprehensive Plan.

The Economic Development Department is committed to assisting you. Please contact the department at (847) 546-2351 with any questions.

Director of Economic Development - John Wildenberg
1937 Municipal Way - Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
(847) 546-8919 / FAX: (847) 201-7229 / Email:

Starting a business

Starting Your Business in The Beach Click Here for information in pdf format.

Permit process

Permit Process Click Here The building permit process can be summarized in these steps.

Property complaint form

Property Complaint Form Click Here - - Planning and Zoning Village Zoning Ordinance.

Village Plans & Presentations

VRLB COMPREHENSIVE PLAN in pdf format 6.85 MB. Right click and "Save Target As"
to your desktop. VRLB COMPREHENSIVE PLAN in zip format 5.19 MB.

Village of Round Lake Beach Park Preliminary Master Plan Click Here for Rendering. - Click Here for current aerial photo.

Mayors Presentation at the Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Mayoral Panel meeting 1/19/2006.

Public Notice and Information regarding the Zoning Overlay District Affecting Properties near the Lake of Round Lake

Updated text of Lake Overlay District, July 2007 Click Here for information in pdf format.

Updated text of Lake Overlay District, May 4, 2007 Click Here for information in pdf format.

Introduction Document Click Here for information in pdf format.

Map Click Here for information in pdf format.

Overlay text Document Click Here for information in pdf format.

Legal Notice Click Here for information in pdf format.

Resources

Round Lake Area Chamber of Commerce The Round Lake Area is made up of of five villages: Round Lake, Round Lake Beach, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Park, and Hainesville.

Lake County Partners works to maintain economic vitality and quality of life in Lake County, Illinois by creating and retaining quality jobs, stimulating capital investment, pursuing economic diversity and improving the County's business climate.

International Code Council (ICC)

The Neighborhood Vacant Home Acquisition and Rehabilitation Project (HARP) is seeking potential homebuyers. You must meet the 80% median HUD income guidelines and participate in a homeownership-counseling program. Contact: Jeneen Smith-Underwood Neighborhood Service Coordinator, Village of Round Lake Beach, 847-740-6026 X 353

Mayor Richard H. Hill and Mayor Lane Harrison, City of Zion meet for a photo in front of their combined display board at the 2005 Illinois Municipal League Innovation Showcase. Click Here

Tobacco Free Lake County

Public Works Open House
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Public Works Open House
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Public Works Open House
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Round Lake Beach youth plant 150 red tulip bulbs on Saturday, October 22, 2005 for "Plant a Promise”, to celebrate those who have chosen to be tobacco-free and to honor those whose lives have been touched by a tobacco related disease. Trustee Judy Armstrong and Cher Hanson came out to support these youth while Pancho from the Public Works Department explains how to plant the bulbs in front of the Village Hall.

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