Planning & Zoning
The Village and EDC are ready to assist you as you begin to plan your project.
The Village and EDC are ready to assist you as you begin to plan your project.
The Village and Economic Development Council can serve as a resource and guide throughout your project, saving you time, money and resources along the way.
Village of Morton
Brad Marks
Zoning & Code Enforcement Officer
(309) 266-5361 ext. 252
Morton’s Municipal Code Book is a guide to the planning and zoning policies of the community. The book contains information on permits and fees, signage policies, and setback, parking, and landscape requirements. A link to the book can be found below, along with a list of Frequently Needed Sections and the location they can be found in the book. For more information, contact Brad Marks at the Village of Morton at 309-266-5361 x 252.
Permits and Fees – 10-4-1
Building Setbacks
B-1 Districts (Professional Office) – 10-6-2-c
B-2 Districts (General Business) – 10-6-3-c
B-3 Districts (Highway and Service Commercial) – 10-6-4-c
I-1 Districts (Restricted Industrial) – 10-7-2-c
I-2 Districts (General Industrial) – 10-7-3-c
Properties located within the interstate corridor as defined in 10-2-1 – 10-4-7-c
Pavement Setbacks
B-1 / B-2 Districts – 10-4-3-D-1-a
B-3 Districts – 10-4-3-D-1 b
I-1 / I-2 Districts – 10-4-3-D-1-b
Parking Requirements
Business and Commercial Uses – 10-8-6-C & D / 10-8-8-A
Industrial Uses – 10-8-6-E / 10-8-8-A
Signs
B-1 Districts – 10-9-6-A
B-2 / B-3 Districts – 10-9-6-B
I-1 / I-2 Districts – 10-9-7-A
Landscape Requirements – 10-4-6-B-5
