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. 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.
D. 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.
E. 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.
F. Other information that may be necessary to provide for the proper administration and enforcement of this Ordinance.
G. 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. (Fill out the Residential permit)
H. Multi-family and all other commercial buildings. New, alterations, additions and change of occupancy shall meet the Illinois
Department of Professional Regulation under the Illinois Architecture Practice Act. An Architect seal and a signature must be
included on the plans. Also shall meet the Illinois General Assembly Act 096-0704 on only new building structures.
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.