Zoning Department

County Zoning Officer: Missi Wheeler
Phone #: (309) 345-3840
Fax Number: (309) 343-0063
Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM

Location:
Knox County Annex-Suite 1
121 South Prairie Street
Galesburg, IL  61401

Freedom of Information Officer: Jeremy Karlin, State’s Attorney

Duties of Office:
The County Zoning Department  provides a variety of services to the public including:

  • Monitoring of Knox County Zoning Ordinances.
  • Issuance of County Building Permits.
  • Assists with research on requests made to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Special Use Permits and Variances.

How to get information:
Information regarding the County Zoning department may be obtained by phone or in person.  To reach the office by phone, please call 309-345-3840.  Requests by mail should be sent to 200 South Cherry Street, Galesburg, IL  61401.

Employees:  Full Time 1
Annual Budget Available HERE