All building permit fees assessed pursuant to Chapter 150 of this code of ordinances will be waived for qualified applicants who fully comply with the provisions set forth in divisions (A) through (K), inclusive, below.
(A) To qualify for the permit fee waiver, the building to be converted from a multi-family residence or coach house into a single-family residence or garage must be located in an R-l Residential zoning district or a U-TOD Zoning District.
(B) The property owner must apply for a permit at the Building and Zoning Department. The application form is attached hereto as Appendix A of this chapter.
(C) At the time of application, the property owner must provide plans, specifications and drawings prepared in accordance with § 150.046 of this code describing and depicting the proposed conversion.
(D) A pre-permit inspection will be scheduled and conducted by the Building Department to determine whether the proposed conversion can be completed in accordance with applicable building regulations.
(E) The plans for the conversion must only allow for one kitchen and must provide that all interior spaces be joined so that access to the exterior to gain entry to any portion of the residence is not required.
(F) Converted coach houses must have kitchens and plumbing removed and disconnected from the source of the water supply. A coach house that originally was a garage prior to being converted into a residence may only be converted to use as a garage.
(G) All utilities serving the building that is being converted must be changed and limited to use for a single-family residence or garage.
(H) After the “rough inspection” is performed by the Building Department, the property owner will be required to record in the Office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds a revised deed which includes a covenant, acceptable to the city, stating the residence on the premises is a single-family residence and will not be converted into or occupied as a multi-family residence at any time after the date of recording of the revised deed.
(I) A copy of the recorded deed must be delivered by the property owner to the Building and Zoning Department.
(J) After the revised deed is recorded and delivered to the Building and Zoning Department, the owner shall apply for a final inspection to be performed by the Building Department. When all work is completed and is in compliance with the building regulations, a certificate of completion will be issued to the owner by the Building Department.
(K) All work performed for the conversion must be completed and in compliance with the building regulations within 12 months of the date of the application or all building permit fees normally charged by the city will be reinstated.
(Ord. 2019-042, passed 8-27-2019)