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Building Permits
The Community Development Department is located at the Village Hall. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - PLEASE APPLY FOR ALL PERMIT APPLICATIONS IN PERSON!
You may download a copy of the Permit Application (Building & Engineering) here.
You may download a copy of the Roof Permit Application here.
You may download a copy of the Sign Permit Application here.
You may download a copy of the Emergency Sewer Repair Permit Application here.
You may download a copy of the Outdoor Activity Permit Application here.
You may download a copy of the Temporary Non-Residential Real Estate Sign Permit Application here.
When a permit is required
Building permits are required for most types of home improvements, including new installations or replacements of the following: decks and sheds; garages and driveways; fences; swimming pools; room additions; basement remodels; and other structures.
You may download a copy of the Property Owner's Authorization Form here.
If you have questions about Building Permits, contact the Building Division at 630/693-7530.
Permit Process
Permits generally take 5-10 working days to complete an initial review, and sometimes require changes to the plans before the permit can be issued. Allow enough time to get the permit approved before the day you actually want to start construction. It is best to make sure your permit is approved before purchasing building materials.
Inspections
Once a permit has been approved and your project has started, inspections are typically required to ensure all work has been constructed in compliance with all applicable Village Codes. Depending on the type of construction proposed will determine the type and number of inspections required.
When a permit is denied
Occasionally building permit designs are denied because the proposed construction does not comply with the zoning, building or floodplain regulations.
The Zoning Ordinance recognizes that the same regulations do not affect all properties equally and therefore provides for a procedure to grant relief from the strict terms of the ordinance to property owners upon whom the ordinance has imposed undue hardship or difficulty. This procedure is referred to as a variance.
The variance procedure requires a separate application and filing fee and generally takes about 90 days to complete. The process requires a public hearing before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Applicants must produce evidence that they qualify for a variance under established criteria set forth in the ordinance.
For more information about variances, contact the Community Development Department at 630/693-7525. (This number is for variances only, not permits.)
General requirements for exterior projects include:
- An accurate plat of survey or a site plan indicating the size and location of the proposed work, and existing improvements.
- A detailed set of plans indicating the construction methods, types, and sizes of the construction materials proposed for the project.
General requirements for interior projects include:
- A detailed floor plan indicating the size and location of the proposed work.
- A detailed set of plans indicating the construction methods, types, and sizes of the construction materials proposed for the project.
- A completed application form indicating the owners of the property, who is doing the work, and who is applying for the permit is required for exterior and interior projects. All projects require that the roofing and plumbing contractors hired to work on the site are properly licensed by the State of Illinois.