Planning & Zoning

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

Municipal Code

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.

Morton Municipal Code Book

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

Village of Morton Online GIS Mapping

Morton Planning Map

Planning Map

Planning Map Proposed and Existing Transportation Routes, Bike Trails and Fire Stations
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Business District Map

Business District Map

Village of Morton Business District Area
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Subdivision Map

Subdivision Map

Subdivisions within the Village of Morton.
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Enterprise Zone Map

Enterprise Zone Map

Village of Morton Enterprise Zone Area
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Land Use Map

Land Use Map

Village of Morton Land Use Designations
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Village of Morton Zoning Classifications

Village of Morton Zoning Classifications

Village of Morton Zoning Classifications
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GIS Survey Monuments Map

GIS Monumentation Densification Project

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GIS Monument Documentation Data Sheets

GIS Monument Documentation Data Sheets

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Tazewell County Online GIS Viewer

Tazewell County Parcel Map

Tazewell County Parcel Map

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