Natural Resource Inventory (NRI)
formerly named Land Use Opinion (LUO)
Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District inventories the natural resources on a proposed development site. We provide detailed maps, identify natural features and offer an unbiased review
of the land.
of the land.
Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) Overview
The purpose and intent of the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report is to furnish natural resource information to officials of the local governing body and other decision makers. This report is required under the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Act, Section 22.02a (Illinois Complied Statues, Chapter 70, Paragraph 405, Section 22.02a), enacted December 3, 1971, effective July 1, 1972 which states:
The Soil and Water Conservation District shall make all natural resource information available to the appropriate county agency or municipality in the promulgation of zoning ordinances or variances. Any person who petitions any municipality or county agency in the district for variation, amendment, or other relief from that municipality’s or county’s zoning ordinance or who proposes to subdivide vacant or agricultural lands therein shall furnish a copy of such petition or proposal to the Soil and Water Conservation District. The Soil and Water Conservation District shall be given not more than 30 days from the time of receipt of the petition or proposal to issue its written opinion concerning the petition or proposal and submit the same to the appropriate county agency or municipality for further action.
The Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report intends to present the most current natural resource information available in an understandable format. It contains a description of the present conditions and resources available and their potential impacts. The report comes from the following: standardized data, on-site investigations, and information furnished by the petitioner. Please read the entire report to coordinate and inter-relate all natural resource factors considered. The report, when used properly, will provide the basis for appropriate land use change decisions and proper development while protecting the natural resource base of the county. The conclusions of the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report in no way indicate the impossibility of a certain land use. However, it should alert the reader to possible problems that may occur if the capabilities of the land are ignored.
Please call the office to ensure you have all the proper documents and fees before applying.
The Soil and Water Conservation District shall make all natural resource information available to the appropriate county agency or municipality in the promulgation of zoning ordinances or variances. Any person who petitions any municipality or county agency in the district for variation, amendment, or other relief from that municipality’s or county’s zoning ordinance or who proposes to subdivide vacant or agricultural lands therein shall furnish a copy of such petition or proposal to the Soil and Water Conservation District. The Soil and Water Conservation District shall be given not more than 30 days from the time of receipt of the petition or proposal to issue its written opinion concerning the petition or proposal and submit the same to the appropriate county agency or municipality for further action.
The Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report intends to present the most current natural resource information available in an understandable format. It contains a description of the present conditions and resources available and their potential impacts. The report comes from the following: standardized data, on-site investigations, and information furnished by the petitioner. Please read the entire report to coordinate and inter-relate all natural resource factors considered. The report, when used properly, will provide the basis for appropriate land use change decisions and proper development while protecting the natural resource base of the county. The conclusions of the Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report in no way indicate the impossibility of a certain land use. However, it should alert the reader to possible problems that may occur if the capabilities of the land are ignored.
Please call the office to ensure you have all the proper documents and fees before applying.
For additional resources, visit our Natural Resource Tools Page
Natural Resource Inventory (NRI)
To request a report,
complete this application:
Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) Application
Please call the office to ensure you have all the proper documents and fees before applying.
complete this application:
Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) Application
See the application for report fees
Please call the office to ensure you have all the proper documents and fees before applying.
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Complete and return your order form and then pay via the link below. Select "make a one-time payment" or create an account.
NOTE: ePay transactions will incur a fee of 2.25% or $1, whichever is greater
