PLANS: Must include the following:
A. Address
B. The size, shape, and locations on the lot of the use to be established in the structure or accessory structure to be
constructed approximately to scale. Can use the Site or Plot Plans on next plan.
C. New one and two-family dwellings. Plans shall reference the (815 ILCS 670/) Illinois Residential Building Code act. The
plans shall indicate which municipal residential building code or county residential building code within 100 miles of the
location of the new home it plans to construct to.
D. Include any accessory structure or use established or constructed at the same time, the main or principal structure or main
principal use established or constructed.
E. Each building permit for a main or principal structure or main principal use shall also cover any accessory structure or
accessory use established or constructed at the same lot or tract of land.
F. The water supply and sewage disposal facilities, if any new construction will affect the design and layout of permanent
underground facilities outside of the existing building floor plan.
G. Other information that may be necessary to provide for the proper administration and enforcement of this Ordinance.
H. Townhouses. New townhouses must follow the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation under the Illinois
Architecture Practice Act. An Architect seal and a signature must be included on the plans and include how the separation
between the zero lot line meets the proper rating for Townhouses. Plans shall reference the (815 ILCS 670/) Illinois
Residential Building Code act.
I. A permanent swimming pool and a temporary prefabricated pool 24” or more in depth. The homeowner or owner of the
property shall provide one of the following: 1. The ladder or steps shall be capable of being secured, locked or removed to
prevent access. 13 2. A barrier shall be 48 inches above grade and all access gates shall be accommodated with a locking
device and self-latching device. 3. A powered safety cover in compliance with ASTM INTERNATIONAL F1346.
EXEMPT FROM PERMT:
1. Sidewalks and driveways that are being replaced or repaired in kind(same or similar material).
2. Temporary, prefabricated swimming pools.
3. Swings and other playground equipment.
4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless
supporting surcharge.
5. Painting, siding, roofing, installing gutters or anything cosmetic to a single or two-family dwelling, accessory structure or
commercial building.
