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  2. City Hall

    1. Agendas, Minutes & Videos
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. 911 Board
      2. CDBG Stakeholder Panel
      3. Civil Service Commission
        1. Firefighter Final Eligibility List
          1. Firefighter Final Eligibility List
        2. Patrolman Final Eligibility List
      4. Fire Pension Board
      5. Historic Preservation Commission
      6. Planning and Zoning Commission
      7. Police Pension Board
      8. Waukegan Housing Authority Board
      9. Waukegan Library Board of Trustees
      10. Waukegan Port District
    3. City Officials
      1. Administrators
        1. Mayor
        2. City Clerk
        3. Treasurer
      2. Council Members
        1. 1st Ward
        2. 2nd Ward
        3. 3rd Ward
        4. 4th Ward
        5. 5th Ward
        6. 6th Ward
        7. 7th Ward
        8. 8th Ward
        9. 9th Ward
      3. City Staff
    4. City of Waukegan Ordinance Book
    5. Departments
      1. Block Grant (CDBG)
      2. Building Department
      3. City Administration
        1. City Council
        2. Mayor
          1. Past Mayors of Waukegan
      4. City Clerk
        1. Agenda Center
        2. Birth Records
        3. Death Records
        4. FOIA - Freedom of Information Act
        5. Services & Connections
      5. Code Compliance
      6. Community Development
        1. Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. CONSOLIDATED PLAN AND AMENDMENTS
          2. ANNUAL ACTION PLANS AND AMENDMENTS
          3. CAPER
          4. STAKEHOLDER PARTICIPATION PANEL (SPP)
          5. NOTICES
          6. FAIR HOUSING & EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
          7. 2023 CDBG APPLICATIONS
          8. HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
          9. CARES ACT SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
          10. CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION APPLICATION
          11. CDBG PROGRAM AGENCY RESOURCES
          12. SMALL BUSINESS STARTUP GRANT PROGRAM
        2. Building Department
          1. Building General Information
          2. Building Codes
          3. Building Reports
          4. Cellular Tower
          5. Citation / Administrative Hearings
          6. Code Compliance
          7. Contractor Information
            1. List of Contractor Requirements per Trade
          8. Demolition
            1. Accessory Structure Demolition
          9. Electric
          10. Elevator
            1. Semi Annual Elevator Inspections
          11. Fencing
          12. Garage / Shed
          13. Hardsurfacing / Hardscaping
          14. Heating & Cooling
          15. Inspections
            1. Inspections Required
          16. NEW Construction
          17. Plumbing
          18. Roofing
          19. Sewer
          20. Siding
          21. Signs
          22. Solar
            1. Solar Resources
          23. Windows & Doors
        3. Planning and Zoning Department
          1. Unified Development Ordinance
          2. 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
          3. Planning and Zoning Commission
            1. Planning and Zoning Commission Applications
            2. Planning and Zoning Commission Members
            3. Rules of Procedure - By-Laws (PDF)
          4. Planning and Zoning Commission Applications
          5. Historic Preservation Commission
            1. Historic Preservation Commission Members
            2. Documents, Brochures and Applications
            3. Certified Local Government
              1. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2014 PDF
              2. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2015 PDF
              3. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2016 PDF
              4. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2017 PDF
              5. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2018 PDF
              6. Certified Local Government Annual Report 2019
            4. Designated Landmarks
              1. The Charles T. Dickinson Residence
              2. The Judge Francis E. Clarke Residence
              3. The Jack Benny Residence
              4. The John H. Swartout Residence
              5. The John M. Strong Residence
              6. The Henry F. Porter Residence
              7. The Welcome Jilson Residence
              8. The Robert A. Conolly Residence
              9. The Joseph P. Arthur Residence
              10. The Dr. Moses Evans Residence
              11. The John McKey Residence
              12. The South Side Fire Station
              13. The Carnegie Library
              14. First National Bank of Waukegan
              15. The Genesee Theatre
              16. Waukegan Masonic Temple
              17. YMCA Building
              18. Christ Episcopal Church & Parish House
              19. The Biddlecom Residence
              20. The Karcher Hotel (Karcher Artspace Lofts)
              21. The Isaac R. Lyon Residence
              22. Elijah P. Ferry Residence
              23. James Y. Cory Residence
              24. David Ballentine Residence
              25. Asiel Z. Blodgett Residence
              26. The Schwartz Residence
              27. Benjamin Merchant Residence
              28. Morrell-Carman Residence
              29. Robert L. Smart Residence
            5. Designated Districts
              1. Shimer Historic District
              2. Near North Historic District
            6. Landmark Plaque Program
              1. Isaac R. Lyon Residence Plaque
              2. Elijah P. Ferry Residence Plaque
              3. The Biddlecom Residence Plaque
              4. Welcome Jilson Residence Plaque
              5. Morrell-Carman Residence Plaque
              6. Carnegie Library Landmark Plaque
              7. Benjamin Merchant Residence Plaque
              8. Robert L. Smart Residence Plaque
            7. Exterior Paint Colors for Historic Homes
          6. Ordinances
            1. Waukegan Zoning Ordinance
            2. Waukegan Subdivision Ordinance (PDF)
            3. Tree Preservation & Landscape Ordinance (PDF)
            4. Waukegan Historic Preservation Ordinance (PDF)
            5. Waukegan Downtown Streetscape Standards (PDF)
            6. Waukegan Design Review Guides
          7. Plan Documents
            1. 2020 Comprehensive Land Use Plan
            2. Northern Lakeshore Trail Connectivity Plan
            3. Lakefront Active Implementation Plan
            4. Beach Management Plan
            5. Washington Street Commercial Corridor Plan (PDF)
            6. 2015-16 Sustainable Shoreline Plan (PDF)
            7. River Road Corridor Plan (PDF)
            8. South Sheridan Revitalization Plan - Final (PDF)
            9. ULI Advisory Services Panel Report (PDF)
            10. Lakefront Downtown Master Plan
              1. Downtown Waukegan
              2. The South Lakefront
              3. The Harborfront and North Harbor
              4. The North Lakefront
              5. The Lakefront Downtown Master Plan (PDF)
              6. Master Plan Design Guidelines
            11. 1987 Comprehensive Plan (PDF)
          8. Annexation of Property
          9. Economic Development
            1. Getting Started
            2. Community Profile & Resources
            3. Partners
            4. Tax Increment Financing
              1. Tax Increment Financing (PDF)
              2. Eligible Redevelopment Costs
              3. Incremental Property Tax Revenue
              4. Maps of the Tax Increment Financing Districts
              5. Proposed Fountain Square TIF #11
              6. Tax Increment Financing Graphically Explained
            5. Opportunity Zones
          10. Home Occupations
          11. Sustainability
            1. Climate & Energy
              1. Residential Energy Efficiency Programs
              2. Commercial Energy Efficiency Programs
            2. Urban Pollinator Conservation
              1. News
              2. Educational Resources
              3. Get Involved
            3. Commitments
      7. Economic Development
      8. Engineering
        1. Geographic Information System
          1. Maps
          2. Places Close to Home
          3. NGS Monuments
        2. Maps
        3. Public Works
        4. NPDES Information
        5. Steep Slope Ordinance
        6. Road Program
        7. Complete Streets Policy
        8. QBS Policy
        9. Greenwood Ave Bridge
      9. Financial Services
        1. Annual Budget
          1. Archived Annual Budgets
        2. Locally Collected Taxes
          1. Food and Beverage Tax Information
          2. Hotel / Motel Tax Information
          3. Push Tax Information
        3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports
        4. Finance Policies
        5. Pension Reports
        6. Finance Forms
        7. Compensation Reports
        8. Audit Management Letter
        9. Single Audit Report
      10. Fire
        1. Message from the Chief
        2. Fire Stations (PDF)
        3. Eligibility List 9/8/2022 - 9/8/2024
        4. Waukegan Fire Department Cadet Program
        5. Waukegan Fire Department Events
          1. WFD will never forget 9/11 remembrance
          2. Waukegan Fire Department Retirees
          3. Waukegan Fire Department Promotions
          4. Waukegan Fire Department Pictures
          5. Open Houses
        6. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Extinguisher Program
          2. Smoke Detector Program
          3. Tornado Safety
          4. Required Permits
          5. Fire Protection System Inspection, Testing & Maintenance
        7. EMS
          1. Bike Medics
          2. CPR
          3. File for Life Program (PDF)
          4. Hospital Maps DMSC
        8. Special Teams
          1. Airport Rescue
          2. Dive Rescue
          3. Hazmat Team
          4. Technical Rescue
        9. Waukegan Fire Department Strategic Plan (PDF)
        10. Adopt-A-Hydrant Program
        11. Vital Link
        12. Online Payments
        13. CERT: Community Emergency Response Team
      11. GIS
      12. Human Resources
        1. Career Opportunities
        2. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      13. Licensing
        1. Automatic Meter Reader Installation Program
        2. Sign Up for E-Bill
        3. Sign Up for Automatic Payment (PDF)
        4. Food and Beverage Info.
        5. Closing Letters and Zoning Certificates
          1. Zoning Certificates (PDF)
        6. Property No Longer Rental
        7. Business No Longer Operating
      14. Planning & Zoning
      15. Police
        1. File an Online Police Report
        2. Waukegan Police Department Anonymous TIP Reporting and Alerts
          1. Waukegan TIP APP Option 3 and Alerts
        3. Administration
          1. Crime Analysis
          2. Office of Professional Standards
          3. Special Projects
        4. Policies
        5. Patrol Division
          1. Canine Unit
        6. Neighborhood Policing
          1. Citizen Police Academy
          2. Landlord Training
          3. LGBTQ+ Liaison
          4. Premise Alert Program
          5. Vacation House-Check Program
        7. Criminal Investigations
          1. School Resource Officers
        8. Property / Evidence
        9. Communications
        10. Traffic / Records
          1. Bureau of Identification
          2. Major Crash Unit
          3. Honorary Street Naming
        11. Animal Control
        12. Training
        13. Police Jobs and Recruitment
          1. Recruitment Flyers
          2. Current Police Eligibility List
          3. Lateral Transfer Applications
          4. P.O.W.E.R. Test Information
        14. Police Videos - Press Release
        15. Lake County Resources
      16. Public Works
        1. Automatic Meter Reading Installation
          1. Radio Frequency Information
          2. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Engineering
        3. Mosquito Control
        4. NPDES Information
        5. Waste Collection
        6. Snow Route Map (PDF)
        7. Solid Waste Agency of Lake County (SWALCO)
        8. Yardwaste Collection
        9. Earth Week Events and Activities
      17. Water
        1. Reports
        2. Water Plant Improvement Projects
        3. Lead Pipe Replacement - Water Service Inventory Dashboard
      18. Where Do I Go To... (PDF)
    6. State, Federal & Local Resources
    7. Citizens Information Center
    8. Ward Maps
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  3. Services

    1. New Page
    2. Area Assistance
    3. Community Development Block Grant
    4. Disaster Preparation
    5. Download City Sticker Application (PDF)
    6. Health Services
      1. Hospitals
      2. Rabies Prevention
    7. Housing
      1. Fair Housing Center of Lake County
      2. Senior Housing
    8. Information Sources
    9. Jobs
    10. Library
    11. Notification Services
      1. ADA Compliancy
      2. Alert Notifications
      3. Block Party Notification Form
      4. Graffiti Hotline (PDF)
      5. Premise Alert Program (PDF)
    12. Ordinances
    13. Parking
    14. Renew City Sticker Online
    15. Resident Services
      1. Birth & Death Certificates
      2. Driver Information
      3. Garage Sale Guidelines
      4. North Shore Gas
      5. Schools
        1. College of Lake County
        2. College of Lake County Lakeshore Campus
        3. Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep
        4. Lake County Baptist School
        5. Private Schools in Waukegan
        6. School District 60
        7. School Safety Tips
        8. University Center of Lake County, Grayslake
        9. University Center of Lake County, Waukegan
      6. Senior Citizen Information
      7. Waukegan Homeland Security Office
      8. 211 - Help starts here
    16. RFPs & Bids
    17. Sign Ordinance (PDF)
    18. Staff Directory
    19. Zoning Ordinance (PDF)
    20. Application for Tree Removal Permit
    21. Public Works Work Request
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  4. Business

    1. Getting Started
    2. Business License Application
    3. New Business & Development
    4. Overweight & Oversize Vehicle Permit Information
    5. Special Events
    6. Food & Beverage Tax Information
    7. Vacant Structure Registration
    8. Special Event Requirements
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  5. Explore Waukegan

    1. About Waukegan
      1. Demographic Information
      2. History of Waukegan
      3. Maps
      4. Profile of Waukegan
      5. CMAP Waukegan Data Snapshot, 2020 Census (July 2022 Release)
      6. E-News - Electronic Newsletters 2022
    2. Famous Waukeganites
    3. Genesee Theatre
    4. Master Plan for Waukegan Lakefront & Downtown
    5. Movies Made in Waukegan
    6. News Sources
    7. Oakwood Cemetery
    8. Parking
    9. Places to Stay
    10. Ray Bradbury Centennial
    11. Schools
    12. Things to Do
      1. Area Attractions
      2. BMX Bike Racing in Waukegan
      3. Downtown Waukegan
      4. Event Schedule and Calendar
      5. Genesee Theatre
      6. Great Lakes Naval Training Center
      7. Jack Benny Center for the Arts
        1. Jack Benny Fan Club
        2. Jack Benny Self Guided Historical Tour (PDF)
      8. Historical Waukegan
      9. Waukegan Municipal Beach
      10. Parking Guide & Map (PDF)
      11. Polar Bear Plunge
      12. Shop Local
      13. Sports
      14. Recreational Attractions
      15. Restaurant Guide
      16. Visitors' Guide
      17. Waukegan Entertainment Guide
      18. Worship
    13. Transportation
    14. Visit Lake County
    15. Waukegan Arts Council
    16. Waukegan Band
    17. Waukegan Chamber of Commerce
    18. Waukegan Charter Boat Association
    19. Waukegan Harbor and Marina
    20. Waukegan Historical Society
    21. Waukegan Housing Authority
    22. Waukegan Main Street
    23. Waukegan Municipal Beach
    24. Waukegan National Airport
    25. Waukegan Park District
    26. Waukegan Public Library
    27. Waukegan Military Memorial Honor Roll
    28. Waukegan School District 60
    29. Waukegan Symphony Orchestra
    30. Waukegan Women's Club
    31. Weather
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  6. Pay

    1. Pay Water Bill
    2. Pay Vehicle Sticker
    3. Pay Food & Beverage
    4. Pay Hotel/Motel
    5. Pay Tenant Deposit
    6. Pay License
      1. Pay Business License
      2. Pay Day Care License
      3. Pay Rental License
    7. Pay Fire Department
      1. Pay Ambulance Service
      2. Pay False Alarm
      3. Pay Fire License
      4. Pay Fire Permit
      5. Pay Fire Report
      6. Pay Hazardous Business Permits
      7. Pay Subpoenas
    8. Pay City Clerk
      1. Pay Death Certificates
    9. Pay Building and Code
      1. Pay Building Permits
      2. Pay Contractor Registration
      3. Pay Elevator Invoice
      4. Pay Liens & Fines
      5. Pay Occupancy Permit
      6. Pay Rental Inspection Invoice
      7. Pay Small Cell Wireless Invoice
    10. Pay Police Department
      1. Pay Animal Recovery
      2. Pay Animal Violation Citation
      3. Pay City Ordinance Violation Ticket
      4. Pay Overweight
      5. Pay Police and Accident Reports
      6. Pay Police Community Program
      7. Pay Seizure Penalty
    11. Pay Parking
      1. Pay Parking Permit
      2. Pay Parking Ticket
    12. Pay Red Light Violation Ticket
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Pay Water Bill Online
      1. Pay Water Online
    2. Sign Up/Login E-Bill
    3. Pay/Update License
      1. Pay Business License
      2. Pay Rental License
      3. Update Business Info
      4. Property No Longer Rental
      5. Business No Longer Operating
    4. Purchase Vehicle Tag
    5. City Council
    6. E-Services
      1. Agenda Center
      2. Alerts Center
      3. Archive Center
      4. Bids
      5. Calendar
      6. ePay
      7. FAQs
      8. Jobs
      9. News Flash
      10. Notify Me
      11. Quick Links
      12. Resource Directory
      13. Staff Directory
    7. ADA Grievance Policy (PDF)
    8. Neighborhood Policing Officers
    9. Sign Up for Emergency Notifications
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