Government Community Development Applications & Permits Some of the permits below may have an associated fee. Please check the Fee Schedule for a comprehensive listing of all fees. There are two p...

Residents Frequently Asked Questions Options for Paying or Contesting Your Police-Issued Parking/Ordinance Ticket Paying Your Police-Issued Parking Ticket/Ordinance Violation by Mail or In Person Befo...

Government Building Permits Some of the permits below may have an associated fee. Please check the Fee Schedule for a comprehensive listing of all fees. There are two primary forms of Building Permit ...

Residents Political Sign Guidelines To keep Gurnee right-of-ways clear from signs that are in violation of the Gurnee Municipal Code, the Village has put together information for all candidates on gui...

Business Liquor Licenses I ndividuals interested in applying for a Liquor License are required to complete the Liquor License Application available below. Those who apply are required to submit a $275...

Garage Sales Individuals interested in holding a garage sale within the Village of Gurnee corporate limits do not need a permit but must follow the guidelines listed below as outlined in the Village o...

Police Department Photo Enforcement: Village Ordinance Sec. 78-150. Purpose The purpose of this article is to authorize automated traffic law enforcement at high crash or other high-risk locations. Th...

GURNEE, IL – The Village of Gurnee Board will consider an ordinance prohibiting the sale of recreational cannabis within the municipal borders of Gurnee at the Monday, November 18th, 2019 regula...

Business Annual Business Licenses are required for the following: Automatic Amusement Machine/Juke Box Fee: Varies on use and amount Municipal Code Reference: Chapter 10, Article III To Apply: Amuseme...

Residents Community Development Department The Department of Community Development is concerned with physical planning, infrastructure construction, and the safety of structures and grounds in the Vil...

Police Department Commercial Solicitation in the Village Have a question, comment, or complaint? If so, please leave us a comment . We look forward to hearing from you. The Village may not prohibit do...

Residents Building Safety Division - Permits: Detached Accessory Structure (Shed) Requirements - Updated October 2025 - Download a PDF of the information below, including zoning ordinance requirements...