Planning Zoning Building Subdivision Transportation (KATS MPO) Forms and Documents December 2021 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 << Full View Calendar >> Kankakee County Planning Department The Kankakee County Regional Planning Department is part of Kankakee County's full-time professional staff and is responsible for administrating and enforcing adopted ordinance and plans relating to new and existing development within the unincorporated areas of the County. All petitions for Kankakee County Board approval having to do with the use of land are processed through the Planning Department. The Kankakee County Regional Planning Department is divided into two halves. The Planning Division, which regulates the use of land and guides development and the Building Division, which is responsible for monitoring both new construction as well as the maintenance and remodeling of existing structures. The Departments jurisdiction lies in the unincorporated areas of the County. News Block 11/10/20 Office Visitation Policy/Phase II Restrictions Visitor's Policy Changes Effective November 12, 2020 - November 30, 2020 (duration of time may change). The County Administration Building will be closed to the general public as of November 12, 2020. Our office will still be staffed and available to meet your needs. Our services will be available by appointment only. The process is outlined as follows: Call 815-937-2940 or email planning.k3county.net to make an appointment. Arrive at the County Administration Building as close to your appointment time as possible to prevent a crowd from forming near the building. When you reach the front door (Court Street) a staff member will let you in for your appoint and your temperature will be taken. You may then conduct your business. Upon completion of your business you will exit the west door on the first floor. We will utilize social distancing and sanitation protocols at all times during your visit and urge you to do the same. Alternatively, business may be conducted through the use of emails and telephone service listed under the contact us page. [read more now] 07/21/20 Planning Department's Hours have changed!! The County Administration Building is now open from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and is no longer closed from 12:00 to 1:00. The Planning Department's hours will also be from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday. [read more now] 04/29/20 Increase to Contractor Registration Fees On April 14, 2020 the Kankakee County Board increased the registration fee for contractors to $150 per year. This increase is effective May 1, 2020. [read more now] 03/19/20 New Office Visitation Policy Visitor's Policy Changes Effective March 23, 2020. The County Administration Building will be closed to the general public as of March 23, 2020. Our office will still be staffed and available to ... [read more now] 08/17/17 KATS 2040 Long Range Plan Amendment On August 30, 2017 starting at 3:00 PM, the Technical Advisory Committee and Policy Committee will consider an amendment to the 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan. [read more now] View All News There are currently no projects in the system. Kankakee County Planning Department 189 E. Court Street, Room 201 Kankakee, IL 60901 Phone: 815.937.2940 Fax: 815.937.2974 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Closed: Saturday, Sunday and Holidays