Coastal Development: Bolingbrook vs Romeoville
How do coastal development rules compare between Bolingbrook, IL and Romeoville, IL?
Bolingbrook and Romeoville have similar restriction levels.
Bolingbrook, IL
Will County
Will County has no ocean coastline but regulates development along the DuPage River, Des Plaines River, Kankakee River, Hickory Creek, and numerous lakes and wetlands. WCSMO buffer requirements and FEMA floodplain rules govern riparian setbacks of 30-75 feet depending on waterway classification.
View full Bolingbrook rules →Romeoville, IL
Will County
Will County has no ocean coastline but regulates development along the DuPage River, Des Plaines River, Kankakee River, Hickory Creek, and numerous lakes and wetlands. WCSMO buffer requirements and FEMA floodplain rules govern riparian setbacks of 30-75 feet depending on waterway classification.
View full Romeoville rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Bolingbrook | Romeoville |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Buffer | 30-50 ft typical | 30-50 ft typical |
| Wetland Buffer | 75 ft Advanced Review | 75 ft Advanced Review |
| Federal Permit | USACE §404 for fill | USACE §404 for fill |
| Floodplain | FEMA + WCSMO permit | FEMA + WCSMO permit |
| Key Rivers | Des Plaines, DuPage, Kankakee | Des Plaines, DuPage, Kankakee |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Bolingbrook FAQ
Can I build a deck within 30 feet of a stream on my lot?
Generally no — WCSMO prohibits structures within the riparian buffer without a variance. Submit a buffer modification application to Will County Land Use Department for review.
Does the Kankakee River floodplain have stricter rules?
Yes. Portions of the Kankakee corridor are mapped as regulatory floodway where virtually all fill and structures are prohibited under IDNR-OWR rules (17 Ill. Adm. Code 3708).
Romeoville FAQ
Can I build a deck within 30 feet of a stream on my lot?
Generally no — WCSMO prohibits structures within the riparian buffer without a variance. Submit a buffer modification application to Will County Land Use Department for review.
Does the Kankakee River floodplain have stricter rules?
Yes. Portions of the Kankakee corridor are mapped as regulatory floodway where virtually all fill and structures are prohibited under IDNR-OWR rules (17 Ill. Adm. Code 3708).
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