The City of Belleville, Illinois Information

The Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Department strives to provide excellent service to businesses and residents alike, in an effort to promote the City's continued growth and development. The department handles tasks in the following topic areas: *Business Assistance Program *Tax increment financing (TIF), business districts, enterprise zone, special service areas *Review of subdivision plats and lot splits *Zoning administration *Comprehensive planning *Site plan review (residential and commercial) *Annexations *Geographic information system (GIS) development and administration *Commercial Occupancy Permits *Business retention *Grant writing and administration The Economic Development, Planning and Zoning Department also works closely with the Health, Housing and Building, Engineering and the Community Development Departments to ensure a team approach to addressing development issues and opportunities. Additionally, the Department serves as a liaison to the following boards, committees, and commissions: *Zoning Board of Appeals *Economic Development and Annexation Committee *Planning Commission *Downtown Development/Redevelopment Commission *Historic Preservation Commission *West End Promotional Committee (Chamber of Commerce) *Government Affairs Committee (Chamber of Commerce) *Belle Scott Committee (Chamber of Commerce)