2026 Budget In Brief

OTHER ENGINEERING SERVICES

30 Development Engineering Reviews

233 Engineering Plat Reviews

Engineering staff conducts in-house engineering reviews for petitioned developments within the Village’s entitlements process. Staff also reviews preliminary concepts to help developers identify and solve challenges before petitions are submitted. Development reviews are typically for new residential subdivisions and commercial construction. Engineering staff coordinates with the Development Services Department, Public Works Department and the Village’s landscaping consultant to review developments for compliance with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC), other governmental agencies and Village codes and ordinances. Review costs are passed through to the petitioners and do not incur costs to the Village. In 2025, 30 development engineering reviews were completed.

Engineering staff reviewed 233 plans in 2025 for foundation elevations, drainage and general site grading as part of the building permit process. Typical permits reviewed are for new residential construction on individual lots, in-ground pools, easement compliance and retaining walls.

265 Engineering Compliance Fence Permits 265 fence permits were reviewed by Engineering staff to ensure that the proposed fences were constructed in such a manner to maintain the natural surface water drainage of the properties upon which the fence is constructed or any adjoining properties.

Nearly 880 scheduled site utility inspections were performed to verify compliance with the submitted plans and specifications. Numerous unscheduled inspections were also undertaken to verify job status, site conditions, erosion issues and a myriad of other issues.

880 Site Utility Inspections

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK | FISCAL YEAR 2026 BUDGET IN BRIEF