(A) Type A – new construction. All plan review and clerical fees shall be due and payable at the time an application for permit is submitted. The development services fee and inspection fees shall be due and payable at the time of issuance of a permit.
(1) Clerical fee. $80.00
(2) Plan review fees. Plan review fees for new one- and two-family residential construction shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-3(A)(1), based on the types of reviews required.
(3) Fees for additional reviews. Review fees are based on up to two review cycles. If additional review is required, and if it is determined by the building official that the need for additional review is owing to non-responsiveness to review comments on the part of the permit applicant, then an additional plan review fee in the amount of 25% of the total initial plan review fees shall be charged for each additional review cycle, and payment shall be required at time of resubmittal for review.
(4) Development services fee. The development services fee for new one- and two-family residential construction shall be based on the estimated valuation of the cost of construction provided by the permit applicant. The fee shall be $6.70 per $1,000 of valuation, with a minimum fee of $50. See § 6-13-5.
(5) Inspection fees. Inspection fees for new one- and two-family residential construction shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-3(A)(2), based on the types of inspections required.
(6) Fees for additional inspections. Inspection fees are based on up to two of each type of required inspection. The fees for additional inspections shall be $80 per each, and payment shall be required at time of scheduling the inspection.
(7) Supplemental fees. If the scope of work includes work of the types listed in § 6-13-3(C), and such work is not, in the judgment of the building official, a customary part of new 1&2-family residential construction, then the fees for such work as listed in § 6-13-3(C) shall be required, as applicable, in addition to those listed in this section.
(8) Water and sewer fees. Fees for connection to the Carol Stream water distribution system and/or sanitary sewer system shall be in accordance with § 6-13-8.
(10) Expedited review fee. Expedited review is offered for permits for which the plan review is conducted solely by the village's building codes consultant. The fee for expedited review shall be in accordance with § 6-13-6(B).
(B) Type B - additions, alterations and accessory structures. All plan review and clerical fees shall be due and payable at the time an application for permit is submitted. The development services fee and inspection fees shall be due and payable at the time of issuance of a permit. Fees as specified in this section shall pertain to the following types of building permits:
Garage, attached1
Garage, detached1
Porch1
Remodel (includes finished basement)
Restoration
Room addition1
Seasonal room1
Work not listed herein but similar to one of the above, as directed by the building official
1 Public Improvement Preservation Bond required. See § 12-3-17.
(1) Clerical fee. $80.00
(2) Plan review fees. Plan review fees for one- and two-family residential additions, alterations and accessory structures shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-3(B)(1), based on the types of reviews required.
Size of Structure or Work Area, incl. basement (sq. ft.) | ||||||
Building | Zoning | Plumbing | Mechanical | Electrical | Energy | |
Up to 400 | $80 | $20 | $20 | $20 | $40 | $40 |
Over 400 | $0.20/s.f. | $0.05/s.f . | $0.05/s.f. | $0.05/s.f. | $0.10/s.f. | $0.10/s.f . |
(3) Fees for additional reviews. Review fees are based on up to two review cycles. If additional review is required, and if it is determined by the building official that the need for additional review is owing to non-responsiveness to review comments on the part of the permit applicant, then an additional plan review fee in the amount of 25% of the total initial plan review fees shall be charged for each additional review cycle, and payment shall be required at time of resubmittal for review.
(4) Development services fee. The development services fee for one- and two-family residential additions, alterations and accessory structures shall be based on the estimated valuation of the cost of construction provided by the permit applicant. The fee shall be $6.70 per $1,000 of valuation, with a minimum fee of $50. See § 6-13-5.
(5) Inspection fees. Inspection fees for new one- and two-family residential construction shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-3(D), based on the types of inspections required.
Size of Structure or Work Area, incl. basement (sq. ft.) | |||||||
Building | Zoning | Plumbing | Mechanical | Electrical | Energy | Occupancy | |
Up to 400 | $80 | $40 | $90 | $20 | $40 | $40 | $40 |
Over 400 | $0.20/s.f . | $0.10/s.f . | $0.23/s.f . | $0.05/s.f. | $0.10/s.f . | $0.10/s.f . | $0.10/s.f . |
(6) Fees for additional inspections. Inspection fees are based on up to two of each type of required inspection. The fees for additional inspections shall be $80 per each, and payment shall be required at time of scheduling the inspection.
(7) Supplemental fees. If the scope of work includes work of the types listed in § 6-13-3(C), and such work is not, in the judgment of the building official, a customary part of the construction of 1&2-family residential additions, alterations or accessory structures, then the fees for such work as listed in § 6-13-3(C) shall be required, as applicable, in addition to those listed in this section.
(8) Engineering securities. A Public Improvement Preservation Bond, if required, shall be in accordance with § 12-3-17.
(9) Expedited review fee. Expedited review is offered for permits for which the plan review is conducted solely by the village's building codes consultant. The fee for expedited review shall be in accordance with § 6-13-6(B).
(C) Type C - miscellaneous residential construction. All plan review, clerical and inspection fees are included in the permit fees as listed in this section, below. There is no development services fee for miscellaneous residential construction. Permit fees shall be due and payable at the time an application for permit is submitted.
Air conditioner | $48 |
Construction and sales trailers, temporary | See § 6-13-4(B) |
Deck | $96 |
Demolition, minor or emergency | $48 |
Demolition, primary structure 1 | $400 |
Driveway 1 | $96 |
Electrical, minor (includes service upgrade) | $64 |
Fence, including dog run | $64 |
Fireplace, masonry | $128 |
Fireplace, prefab | $96 |
Fire sprinkler, residential 3 | $410 |
Flagpole | $64 |
Foundation (preliminary work for a principal project) | $120 |
Furnace, heat pump and other heating systems | $48 |
Garage floor1 | $64 |
Gazebo | $96 |
Hot tub or spa | $96 |
Landscape structures 1 | $64 |
Lawn irrigation system | $96 |
Mechanical | $64 |
Patio 1 | $64 |
Plumbing | $96 |
Shed (no greater than 168 square feet in area) 1 | $64 |
Sidewalk (greater than 4 feet in width) 1 | $64 |
Signs | See § 6-13-4(B) |
Solar panels, residential 3 | $128 |
Stoop 1 | $64 |
Structural modification, minor 1 | $96 |
Swimming pool, above-ground | $96 |
Swimming pool, in-ground 1 | $256 |
Utility service connection or repair 1, 2 | $64 |
Water heater | $48 |
Window and/or door replacement (with change in size or location) | $64 |
Wireless communications dish/antenna/tower | See § 6-13-4(B) |
Work not listed herein but similar to one of the above, as directed by the building official | As determined by the building official |
1 Public Improvement Preservation Bond required unless waived by the building official. See § 12-3-17 | |
2 Water and sewer fees are required for new utility service connections, or increases in the sizes of existing connections. See § 6-13-8. | |
3 Fire Prevention Plan Review and Inspection fees required. See § 6-13-7(B). | |
(1) Fees for additional reviews. Review fees are based on up to two review cycles. If additional review is required, and if it is determined by the building official that the need for additional review is owing to non-responsiveness to review comments on the part of the permit applicant, then an additional plan review fee in the amount of 25% of the total initial plan review fees shall be charged for each additional review cycle, and payment shall be required at time of resubmittal for review.
(2) Fees for additional inspections. Inspection fees are based on up to two of each type of required inspection. The fees for additional inspections shall be $80 per each, and payment shall be required at time of scheduling the inspection.
(3) Engineering securities. A Public Improvement Preservation Bond, if required, shall be in accordance with § 12-3-17.
(D) Permit not required. Building permits shall not be required for the following one- and two-family residential work. Nonetheless, all work must comply with applicable village codes and ordinances.
(1) Decorative landscape features.
(2) Dish antenna no greater than three feet in diameter.
(3) Fire pit.
(4) Low voltage system.
(5) Mailbox. (Must comply with Public Works Department installation requirements.)
(6) Remodeling with no addition, alteration or relocation of walls or utilities (plumbing, heating or electrical).
(7) Replacement of existing electrical fixtures, switches, receptacles and circuit breakers.
(8) Replacement of existing plumbing fixtures with no alteration of existing piping.
(9) Recreational apparatus, such as a swing set or basketball hoop.
(10) Roof (not including structural repair or modification).
(11) Routine maintenance.
(12) Security alarm system.
(13) Sidewalk (four feet or less in width and located entirely on the private lot).
(14) Shed equal to or less than 64 square feet in area.
(15) Siding.
(16) Tent or canopy (temporary, residential).
(17) Window or door replacement with no change in the size or location of opening.
(Ord. 2010-04-23, passed 4-5-2010; Ord. 2013-04-11, passed 4-15-2013; Ord. 2017-02-06, passed 2-21-2017; Ord. 2019-02-05, passed 2-19-2019; Ord. 2020-04-11, passed 4-6-2020; Ord. 2023-04-17, passed 4-17-2023)