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Bid Title

Request for Proposals - Comprehensive Zoning Code Update

Issuing Agency

La Grange village

Location

Illinois

Published Date

Mar 4, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Proposals - Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
Category:	Professional Services
Status:	Open

Description: The Village of La Grange is seeking proposals from qualified firms for a comprehensive update of its Zoning Code. Questions regarding this RFP may be submitted to Kevin Quinn at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. and must be submitted by Friday, March 20, 2026 by 4:30 P.M. (CST). Proposals are due Monday, April 6, 2026, at 4:30 P.M. (CST) at the La Grange Village Hall, 53 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, Illinois 60525, and via e-mail to Kevin Quinn at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Publication Date/Time: 3/4/2026 2:00 PM Closing Date/Time: 4/6/2026 4:30 PM Contact Person: Village Planner Kevin Quinn, AICP Village of La Grange 53 S. La Grange Road La Grange, IL 60525 708-579-2300 ext. 104 kquinn@lagrangeil.gov Related Documents: La Grange Zoning Code Update Request for Proposals

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VILLAGE OF LA GRANGE

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

COMPREHENSIVE ZONING CODE UPDATE

Issue Date: March 4, 2026

Proposal Due Date: April 6, 2026

Staff Contact:

Kevin Quinn, AICP

kquinn@lagrangeil.gov

Village Planner

Village of La Grange

53 S. La Grange Road, La Grange, IL 60525

708-579-2300 ext. 104

Table of Contents

Section 1. Project Purpose

Section 2. Community Profile

Section 3.

Scope of Services:

3.A Expectations for Update – Project Objectives

3.B Project Tasks

Section 4.

RFP Submission Information

4.A Submission Instructions

4.B Proposal Due Date and Submittal Procedure

4.C Evaluation Criteria

4.D Q & A, Proposal Evaluation, and Selection Process

4.E Timeline

4.F RFP Amendments

4.G FOIA

Section 5.

Terms & Conditions:

5.A Ownership

5.B General Terms & Conditions

Section 6 Attachments, Links, and Documents

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1. Project Purpose

The Village of La Grange (“Village”) is seeking proposals from qualified firms for a

comprehensive update of its Zoning Code (Title 1, Chapter 7 of the La Grange Municipal

Code). The Village of La Grange Zoning Code (“Zoning Code”) is in need of a substantial

update to modernize the 1991 code, and to reflect the recommended changes per the 2024

Village of La Grange Comprehensive Plan, La Grange Forward.

2. Community Profile

A vibrant village with an inviting ambiance, La Grange feels unexpected. Just 13 miles west of

Chicago, La Grange appeals to those seeking a village with a distinct character, yet close to

the city. The Village is a walkable community that occupies a land area of approximately two

and a half square miles and has a population density of 10.08 persons per acre. Although

relatively small (total population is 16,3211), La Grange’s businesses serve many nearby

communities that lack a traditional retail district, making downtown La Grange a destination in

the western suburbs. This economic activity is vital to the Village’s tax base, since La Grange

has limited areas of industrial and office properties, and no large, suburban style shopping

centers.

La Grange is also known for its historic residential neighborhoods and is home to a National

Register Historic District. However, La Grange features a variety of architectural styles and

housing types and continues to see new development in all areas of the community.

Although a built-out community, La Grange continues to grow through redevelopment. The

primary use of land is residential (both single family and multiple family); however, the Village

has a vibrant mixed use downtown area, including a transit-friendly West End commercial

district near Stone Avenue Station, as well as commercial corridors along La Grange Rd. and

Willow Springs Rd., and industrial areas in the northeastern portion of the Village. The current

Zoning Map can be view on the Village’s website.

3. Scope of Services

A. Expectations for Update – Project Objectives

The following list is intended to assist in the preparation of quality proposals but

should not be construed as all-encompassing. In summary, the Village is seeking a

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complete rewrite of its Zoning Code to accomplish the following objectives, among

others:

1. Alignment with Comprehensive Plan: The update should align the Zoning Code

with the recommendations (specific and general) of the 2024 Village of La Grange

Comprehensive Plan, La Grange Forward. There are 35+ strategies from the

Comprehensive Plan that can be achieved through the code update (as referenced

on pages 143, 150, and 152 of the plan’s implementation index). Major themes the

code update should address are:

a. More streamlined and flexible commercial district standards to align with

current and future market conditions to support the vitality of the Village’s

commercial and industrial areas, while preserving a carefully curated mix of

first-floor uses in the retail-focused core of the downtown and limiting

potential negative impacts of industrial zones on nearby residential

properties.

b. Consolidation of commercial zoning districts to aid in code administration

and public understanding.

c. Residential district bulk regulations that better align with the existing

character of the community.

d. Enhanced form and design standards to facilitate development consistent

with the community vision for the built environment.

e. Improved processes to streamline administrative approvals while retaining

Board and commission oversight of significant zoning applications.

f. Code compliance with all legal requirements and reflective of modern best

practices in zoning administration.

2. Additional Updates to Modernize the Code: Beyond the comprehensive plan

recommendations, the update should include:

a. Amendments as needed to align with all legal requirements applicable at

the time of code adoption.

b. Amendments to reflect modern best practices in zoning administration

c. Updated regulations for signs, accessory structures and uses,

nonconformities, processes/commissions, fences, parking, definitions, and

all other sections as needed.

d. OPTIONAL: Updated Subdivision Code Regulations.

3. Simplification: The update should simplify the Zoning Code, making it easier to

read, understand, and administer, including:

a. Elimination of redundancies and inconsistencies.

b. Use of clear and concise text.

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c. Use of tables whenever appropriate, particularly for bulk regulations and

permitted and special uses by district.

d. Use of graphics, diagrams, or other imagery to complement and

supplement the code. This is particularly important for sections often

accessed by residents and businesses such as the sign code, fence

regulations, and accessory buildings.

e. Disconnecting the permitted and special uses in the new Zoning Code from

the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) System to improve public

understanding, business attraction, recruitment, flexibility and zoning

analysis efficiency.

4. Efficiency: The update should seek to reduce the need for variances to the

greatest extent possible, including recommended code amendments based on the

following:

a. An examination of historically granted variances and incorporating new

code provisions to reduce or eliminate commonly approved variances.

b. Best practices for managing nonconformities, to facilitate preservation and

reinvestment in historic structures while gradually eliminating undesirable

nonconformities.

c. Best practices to anticipate development trends, such as solar- readiness,

EV charging, etc., and using flexible language when possible to “future-

proof” the Zoning Code.

5. Accessibility: The new Zoning Code should be a native digital format with ease of

use for stakeholders that may wish to print all or a portion of the document. Ideally

it will be equally accessible in additional languages and by persons with visual

disabilities.

B. Project Tasks

The following is intended to assist in the preparation of quality proposals, by providing

additional detail on the probable tasks and deliverables for the zoning code update.

This list should not be construed as all-encompassing and is not intended to dictate

project approach. Respondents are encouraged to propose tasks and deliverables to

meet the stated project objectives and are encouraged to add to the minimum tasks

listed below based on their experience and approach to the project.

1. Project Management: It is expected that the consultant will develop and manage

the Code Update process to ensure timely completion of the project. Village staff

will make themselves available for regular weekly check-ins to facilitate project

progress.

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