As part of managing the Comprehensive Plan, the Planning & Community Development Department applies innovative planning techniques to support Village residents, developers and businesses in navigating the review process. The Department processes petitions for annexations, rezoning, site plan reviews, subdivisions, aesthetics, variations and conditional use permits.  They also administer grant programs, housing initiatives, community art programs and coordinate beautification projects for Village properties as well as create landscape designs of major corridors.

Arlington Heights offers a pro-business environment by providing a variety of resources through the Planning & Community Development Department aimed at attracting new businesses and keeping existing businesses strong. Resources include available property and business sites in the Village, economic incentives in the form of zero interest loans of up to $20,000,Small Business Sales Tax Rebate Program, class 6b Tax Abatement Program, industrial revenue bonds, provision of market assistance and guidance through the development process

If you are a developer, business owner, single-family homeowner planning to build, remodel, or add-on, please reach out to the Planning & Community Development Department for assistance with obtaining licenses, permits and zoning approvals.