A. Purpose: The subdivider shall submit engineering drawings, specifications, and appropriate application forms to all permitting authorities and pay all costs associated with obtaining the necessary approvals to construct the proposed improvements. The purpose of this section is to draw the subdivider's attention to commonly required permitting in Illinois.
B. Provisions Not Comprehensive: This section makes reference to several of the more common permits required for construction in Illinois. By no means shall this section constitute a comprehensive listing of all permitting that may be required for a development, nor shall this section constitute an exhaustive description of all conditions for application.
C. National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit (IEPA):
1. When one or more acres shall be disturbed, the Illinois environmental protection agency (IEPA) requires the subdivider to submit a notice of intent and prepare a stormwater pollution prevention plan.
2. As a requirement of application, the subdivider must satisfy the applicable requirements for compliance with Illinois law on historic preservation and endangered species:
a. The Illinois department of natural resources (IDNR), in accordance with the Illinois endangered species protection act 1 and the Illinois natural areas preservation act 2 , must issue a written evaluation of the construction process as a "success" in protecting the resource. This evaluation is typically issued within thirty (30) days of application to the IDNR.
b. The Illinois historic preservation agency (IHPA) must issue a written review of the construction process assessing the possibility of impact to historically sensitive locations. This review is typically issued within thirty (30) days of application.
3. Discharge of stormwater is authorized thirty (30) days after the date the notice of intent is postmarked.
D. Water Construction Permit (IEPA):
1. A construction permit is required by the IEPA prior to beginning construction of any proposed community water supply and prior to all alterations or extensions of an existing community water supply.
2. A construction permit is not required for normal work items such as:
a. Installation of customer service connections to distribution system water mains.
b. Installation or replacement of hydrants and valves in the distribution system.
c. Replacement of water mains with mains of equivalent size and material in the same location.
d. Routine maintenance of equipment such as painting, reconditioning or servicing.
e. Replacement of waterworks equipment such as chemical feeders, pumps or controls with equivalent equipment.
3. Two (2) copies each of the plans, specifications and the following items must be submitted to the IEPA division of public water supplies for review and approval:
a. The application for construction permit form.
b. Schedule A - engineer's cost estimate form.
c. Schedule B - water main construction form (for water main extension projects).
4. The IEPA typically reviews and issues the construction permit within forty five (45) to ninety (90) days of application. If there is no action by the IEPA after ninety (90) days, construction may proceed.
5. An operating permit should also be obtained prior to use or operation of the water structure.
E. Sanitary Sewer Construction/Operation Permit (IEPA):
1. A construction/operation permit is required by the IEPA prior to construction of any proposed sanitary sewer systems, prior to all alterations or extensions of an existing sanitary sewer system and prior to installation of customer service connections to distribution sanitary sewer systems.
2. The following must be submitted to the IEPA division of water pollution control:
a. Two (2) copies of the WPC-PS-1 application for construction/operation permit approval form.
b. The required map or letter from the IHPA indicating that they have reviewed the project.
c. Plans or a suitable sketch of the project.
d. A map of the immediate area to be served by the sewer in question.
e. Schedule A (for sewer service connections).
f. Schedule B (for publicly owned or regulated sewer extensions).
g. Schedule P (if construction involves excavation for the purpose of construction of sewers greater than 15 inches in diameter, for all sewage treatment plants and lift stations, and of all sewer extensions and connections longer than 2,000 feet in total length).
3. The IEPA typically reviews and issues the construction/operation permit within forty five (45) to ninety (90) days of application. (Ord. 2009-99, 8-24-2009)
F. Utility Permit (Village): A utility permit shall be required prior to any connection of a private water service or sanitary sewer service to a public water main or a public sewer main. Permits issued by the village for the construction of such improvements shall be as set forth in title 10, chapter 4 of this code.
G. Excavation Permit (Village):
1. An excavation permit shall be required prior to commencement of all demolition or construction related activities except for excavation or fill less than fifty (50) cubic yards, with less than a four foot (4') cut, disturbing less than five thousand (5,000) square feet on the site.
2. Permits issued by the village for excavation work shall be as set forth in title 10, chapter 4 of this code.
H. Curb Cut Permit (Village): A curb cut permit shall be required prior to any cut or removal of public curb and gutter, sidewalk, or street. Permits issued by the village for such work shall be as set forth in title 10, chapter 4 of this code. (Ord. 2011-22, 6-6-2011)
I. Building Permit (Village): A building permit shall be required prior to commencement of any of the construction related activities enumerated in title 10, chapter 4 of this code.
J. Occupancy Permit (Village): Structures intended for occupancy shall be subject to the requirements for issuance of occupancy permits as set forth in title 10, chapter 5 of this code.
K. Developments Crossing Water Bodies: Developments involving the crossing of or in the vicinity of streams or other water bodies must satisfy the permitting requirements of the Illinois department of natural resources.
L. Developments Fronting Highways: Developments which front or otherwise access state highways must satisfy the permitting requirements of the Illinois department of transportation. (Ord. 2009-99, 8-24-2009)
Notes
| 1 | 1. 520 ILCS 10/1 et seq. |
| 2 | 2. 525 ILCS 30/1 et seq. |