Toolkit for Successful Redevelopment
A Guide to Building in Established Neighborhoods

The Toolkit for Successful Redevelopment is a guide to conducting teardown construction projects in the City of Naperville. The toolkit provides step-by-step information regarding regulatory and procedural requirements associated with demolition and redevelopment, as well as resources within the city to help guide your project.  Hard copies of the Toolkit for Successful Redevelopment are available at the City of Naperville Municipal Center, as well as the local libraries. For more information, please contact the Development Services Team at (630) 420-6081.

Getting Started (PDF 84 KB) includes:

• Overview
• Working with Community First
• Check Your Zoning
• Working with City Council and Commissions

Planning Your Project (PDF 176 KB) includes:

• Historic District
• Lot Considerations
• Understanding "Teardown" and "Infill"
• Regulations for Teardown and Infill Development

Designing Your Site (PDF 69 KB) includes:

• Grading
• Sidewalks
• Special Management
• Wall and Spetic Facilities

Getting Your Utilities (PDF 58 KB) includes:

• Utility Easements
• Electric Service
• Water and Wasterwater Service

Completing Your Application (PDF 88 KB) includes:

• Existing Conditions
• Architectural Plan Sibmittals
• Demolition Options
• Demolition Application Requirements

Building Your House (PDF 55 KB) includes:

• Building Codes
• Contractors
• Inspections
• Required Surveys

Work Site Regulations (PDF 78 KB) includes:

• Applicability
• Violations
• Requirements

Resources (PDF 66 KB) includes:

• Departmental contact information at the City of Naperville

Grading Checklists for Various Improvements

The following are checklists for the required grading plans for various improvements to a single family residence. Following are the requirements for specific types of improvements:

• Teardown or infill (42 KB PDF)
• Single family lot (for recent subdivision development) (32 KB PDF)
• Room addition (over 500 square feet) or pool (42 KB PDF)
• Water service upgrade (29 KB PDF)