The Village of Oak Park | 123 Madison St. Oak Park, IL 60302 | village@oak-park.us
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Oak Park offers a variety of services that can be accessed online from a computer, tablet or smart phone. Some of the services are managed directly by the Village, while others are third-party vendors authorized by the Village to conduct transactions.
The Village of Oak Park provides a wide range of services, from public safety programs like fire and police protection to support for housing, historic preservation and neighborhood relations. Don't see what you are looking for? Use the search feature at the top of the page.
Oak Park operates under the village manager form of government. A part-time, elected legislative body of a president and six trustees hires a professional manager to oversee the day-to-day administration of government programs and services.
Oak Park boasts excellent schools, world class architecture, shopping, dining and an extensive public transportation network. But Oak Park is more than a place – it also is a way of life. Use the links in this menu to learn more about our community and the many services available to residents and visitors alike.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
Here are links to some of the most popular items on the Village web site.
June 12, 2013 - Work on the proposed changes to the building codes continues, as the Building Codes Advisory Commission prepares recommendations for Village Board review.
These latest documents reflect input from the community as well as extensive review by the BCAC.
Question or comments regarding the proposed changes should be forwarded to building@oak-park.us . The schedule for Village Board final public review will be announced as soon as it is set.
The Village of Oak Park began the public phase of the complex, but very important task of updating current regulations that govern building construction in September 2012. Because of the critical importance of building codes to protecting the safety of people and property, such a periodic review is essential to keeping the community up to date with the ever-evolving construction industry, as well as maintaining a favorable insurance rating, officials said.
Recognizing the impact building codes can have on investments in the community, the citizen volunteers on the Building Codes Advisory Commission – many of whom are in the construction trades – have spent nearly two years carefully developing recommendations for the Village Board’s consideration. Now that the research and review have been completed, officials have been working to generate a community conversation about proposed changes before any final action is taken by the Village Board.
The changes under consideration are intended to bring Village codes up to date with the latest developments, including energy conservation code that are estimated to improve energy efficiency by up to 18 percent. Other changes include the following:
