The village has adopted several plans to help guide future development and redevelopment. The plans listed below describe the village’s long range vision for development in these areas and include directives regarding density, zoning, transportation improvements, and architectural design.

If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at (847) 923-4430.

90 North District West Regulatory Framework Plan (Adopted 2018)

The redevelopment of the former Motorola Campus will be guided by the Regulatory Framework Plan to evaluate development proposals. The documents included in the regulatory framework for the new district are: the Master Plan, the North District West (NDW) zoning code and the North District West Design Guidelines.

The Master Plan establishes the Village’s long-term vision for the North District West and provides the background on how the regulatory framework was developed. The Illustrative Master Plan shows a potential development scenario at full build-out as envisioned by the Village. While actual build-out of development parcels might vary, the Illustrative Master Plan provides a clear and consistent framework for the North District West Zoning Code.

The zoning code includes regulatory maps which provide a physical planning framework. The regulations have been designed to be flexible and similar to a form based code in that it provides a framework for development by identifying the land use sub-districts, block size requirements, minimum building heights, build to lines and other requirements but gives developers the ability to bring a variety of uses to the North District West.

The Design Guidelines are intended to supplement the North District West zoning district by providing direction on the more qualitative aspects of new development related to site planning and design of buildings, parking and open spaces. The North District West Design Guidelines outline strategies and techniques that can create a dynamic urban environment as envisioned by the Village of Schaumburg in the Illustrative Master Plan.

Comprehensive Plan (Adopted 2018)

The Village adopted the Comprehensive Plan in 2018. The Comprehensive Plan is used as the official policy guide for land use, development and community improvement in Schaumburg. The plan is a guide for future planning and development in Schaumburg. and serves as the ‘go-to’ document to assist Village Staff, the Village Board, and other boards and commissions in providing direction for the review and evaluation of future projects, development proposals, and initiatives. The Comprehensive Plan creates a vision for the future and provides recommended policies and projects to ensure that vision is realized.

Schaumburg's first Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 1961. This plan earmarked a large portion of the community for intensive industrial, commercial, and office development and guided the initial development of the village. The village completed a comprehensive update to the plan in 1996. Both of these plans have helped to guide the growth of Schaumburg.

Since that time, significant development and redevelopment has occurred within the village. Some specific sub-area plans and guidelines have been created since 1996 including Loeber Farm Design Guidelines, Northwest Meacham Road Plan, North Schaumburg Plan and the Irving Park Road/Wise Road Concept Plan and most recently the 90 North District West Master Plan.

Cook County Highway Department Property (Adopted 2006)

Design Guidelines for the unincorporated property on the southeast corner of Algonquin and Meacham Roads currently occupied by the Cook County Highway Department.

Golf-Roselle Sub-Area Plan (Adopted 2006)

Directives and Design Guidelines for the northwest corner of Golf and Roselle Roads

Irving Park Road / Wise Road Concept Plan (Adopted 1991,Update Adopted 2015)

The Concept Plan focuses on the area of the village adjacent to Irving Park Road, with Wise Road as the northern boundary of the plan area. The area includes the Spectrum Industrial Park and the commercial properties on the South side of Wise Road.

North Schaumburg Plan (Adopted 2014)

The North Schaumburg Plan focuses on many of the concepts and recommendations of previous plans, and introduces the concept of an “entertainment district” to describe the desire of the Village to establish the TOD area as a fully integrated mix of mutually supportive land uses, open spaces, trails, roads and transit services. The entertainment district will result in a high quality destination for visitors and residents of Schaumburg, as well as provide for a more sustainable community where people can live, work, shop and find high quality entertainment and recreational opportunities within a walkable environment.

Northwest Meacham Road Plan (Adopted 2006)

Directives and Design Guidelines for properties on the west side of Meacham Rd between Golf Rd and I-90

North Meacham Road Corridor Plan (Adopted 2020)

Meacham Road is a major north/south corridor in the Village of Schaumburg, and the section from the Interstate 90 interchange north to Algonquin Road is a particularly vital section. With the transformation envisioned in the 90 North District West Master Plan, along with further development of the Entertainment District outlined in the 90 North District East Master Plan, the Village has a unique opportunity to create a transformative corridor (plan) within the region. Since Meacham Road is under Village jurisdiction and there is cooperation among property owners and stakeholders, there is a  realistic opportunity to overcome obstacles, balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists, and implement improvements to unify the east and west sides, along with creating a consistent theme along the length of the corridor.

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Olde Schaumburg Centre Historic District (Adopted 2005 - 2008)

Architectural Design Guidelines for all properties within the OSC Historic District were adopted in 2005. Additionally, the village has adopted plans that focus specifically on 2 areas within the historic district. The Lengl Drive Concept Plan (adopted 2008) includes guidelines for redevelopment of the properties located on the east side of Lengl Drive. The Schaumburg Historic Crossroads Plan (adopted 2008) provides guidelines for redevelopment of the northwest corner of Schaumburg and Roselle Roads.

Transit Oriented Development Plan (Adopted 2008)

The Transit Oriented Development Plan (TOD Plan) focuses on the area bounded by Algonquin Road to the North, Golf Road to the South, Meacham Road to the West, and Highway 53 to the East. The area surrounds the Schaumburg Convention Center and the location of a potential future commuter rail station for the STAR Line. The STAR Line District planning ties in with the new TIF District that was adopted in 2009 to help pay for the STAR Line Station and guide redevelopment activities and improvements in the area.

Woodfield Regional Center Concept Plan (Adopted 1987 - 1992)

The Woodfield Regional Center Concept Plan was originally adopted in the 1980s, with several sector plans adopted between 1987-1994. Updated architectural and site Design Guidelines for the Woodfield Regional Center were adopted in 2004.

• Introduction to Woodfield Regional Center Concept Plan and Land Use Map
• Algonquin Road Sector Plan
• Golf Road Sector Plan
• Martingale Road Sector Plan
• Roselle Road Sector Plan
• State Parkway Sector Plan
• Unocal Sector Plan
• Woodfield Road Sector Plan