Peoria County Land Use Committee

The Peoria County Land Use Committee met on August 25, 2026, to discuss several land use and development topics. Key procurement-related discussions included the upcoming amendments to the county's building code, specifically the adoption of the 2024 International Code Council building codes, with potential changes to swimming pool barrier regulations. The committee also approved a special use request allowing a land split below the minimum lot size in the agricultural preservation district. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the presentation and unanimous approval of the Peoria County Comprehensive Plan, which guides future land use and development for the next 10 to 15 years. The plan incorporates demographic, economic, and environmental data and includes goals related to land use policy, infrastructure, and natural environment preservation. The committee emphasized ongoing accountability with annual updates on plan implementation. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the comprehensive plan's adoption may influence future procurement and development projects in the county.