Upon the effective date of this Code, no building permit for the erection, enlargement, extension, alteration, or reconstruction of any structure shall be issued until the applicant for such permit has properly obtained an initial certificate of zoning compliance pertaining to such work.
The Village in compliance with the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989 and effective January 1, 1992 (See 225 ILCS 305/1 et seq.) requires that all new construction and structural renovations of buildings used by the general public, including multiple housing, but excluding one- and two- family residences, shall require architectural plans with an architect’s seal from a licensed architect.