(A) Permit required. No person shall begin the erection, construction, alteration or repair, demolition or movement of any building or begin the clearing or excavating of the site of any proposed building or structure; or construct or alter the size or style of any fence; or construct or maintain any driveway in or across any public walk, parkway or curb, without first having applied for and obtained a permit in writing to do so from the village. All permits will be signed by the Director of Fire and Building. All residential permits shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issuance. All non-residential permits shall be valid for a period of 18 months from date of issuance. When applicable, all permits shall comply with the fire protection requirements of Chapter 91 of this Code.
(B) Work exempt from permit. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in a manner in violation of the provisions of this code or other ordinances of the Village of La Grange Park. Permits shall not be required for the following:
(1) Painting or surface coating.
(2) Insulation of open areas or weather strip.
(3) Installation of storm doors or storm windows (residential only).
(4) Installation of decorative landscaping or plantings.
(5) Installation of awnings or shades (residential only).
(6) Replacement of plumbing fixtures with existing shutoffs, faucets, toilets, and shower heads.
(7) Replacement of electrical fixtures without any new wiring, lights, ceiling fans, switches, outlets or devices.
(8) Replacement of existing appliances in the same locations.
(9) Replacement of existing flooring, tile, carpeting, countertops or similar finishes.
(10) Masonry tuckpointing.
(11) Asphalt sealcoating (residential only).
(C) Application form. An application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as approved by the Director of Fire and Building. Such application shall contain the full names and addresses of the applicant and of the property owner, and if the owner is a corporate body, trustee, or partnership, the full name(s) and address(s) of its officers and directors. In addition, said application shall be executed by the property owner or his/her/its duly authorized agent. The application shall describe the proposed work. Applicant shall also sign a Reimbursement of Fees Agreement, as outlined in § 150.12(A).
(D) Plat of survey required. Simultaneously with each permit application, the applicant shall submit to the Director of Fire and Building three copies of a plat of survey of the lot by an Illinois Registered Land Surveyor or professional engineer, showing the lot dimensions, the locations and dimensions of all existing structures, and accessory uses (e.g., swimming pools, decks, patios, sheds, driveways, fencing).
(E) Storm water management plans. When a new structure, driveway, patio or other non-permeable improvement to land is proposed that will add more than 250 square feet of ground area coverage, a storm water management plan complying with Chapter 154 of this code shall be required. The storm water management plan shall include detailed plans and specifications for storm water management, soil erosion control, existing and final grading on the subject property. Such plans and specifications will be on a drawing or drawings separate from all other plans and specifications. Such plans and specifications shall be prepared and certified by a professional engineer, shall be made in conformance with the requirements of Chapter 154 for the approval of the Director of Fire and Building and/or Village Engineer. Among other details, the required storm water management plans shall include:
(1) Drainage plans and soil erosion control during construction;
(2) Storm water management within the property boundaries, and both existing topographical data and final grading of the subject property.
(F) Site plan. Site plan shall be drawn to scale and include the location of all proposed and existing buildings and accessory structures, additions and alterations, accessory uses (e.g., swimming pools, decks, patio, sheds, driveways), trees over six-inch caliper on private property and within the public right-of-way Immediately adjacent to the subject property, parking areas and drives, all utility locations, and any other information deemed necessary by the Director of Fire and Building or Village Engineer.
(G) Construction plan required.
(1) Three sets of plans, drawings, specifications and calculations meeting the architectural, mechanical, structural and electrical requirements of this chapter shall be presented to the Director of Fire and Building for review before a permit will be granted. All plans shall include the seal of an architect or structural engineer licensed in the State of Illinois.
(2) If approved by the Director of Fire and Building, detached accessory structures, one story decks, interior non-structural remodeling of an existing structure and other minor repairs may not require a licensed architect or structural engineer seal.
(H) Proof of compliance. Permits shall not be issued until satisfactory proof has been submitted that an adequate and approved water supply and sewage facilities are available; that surface and roof drainage will not damage adjoining properties; that, to maintain the public safety because of the activity on and adjacent to the property, public pedestrian walks and curbs are provided and that access for police and fire equipment is provided on a satisfactory all-weather roadway.
(I) Construction plans. In all construction work for which a permit is required, the approved permit and stamped drawings and plans shall be kept on file at the construction site while the work is in progress. The permit placard shall be posted on the site at all times; failure to do so may subject applicant to penalties under § 150.16.
(J) Alteration of plans. It shall be unlawful to erase, alter or modify any lines, figures or coloring contained upon drawings or plans bearing the approval stamp of the Director of Fire and Building or filed with him for reference. If during the progress of the execution of permitted work, applicant wishes to deviate from the terms of the application, plans, specifications or drawings, applicant shall notify the Director of Fire and Building and submit an amended plan showing such alteration or deviation; such alteration or deviation must be approved in writing by the Director of Fire and Building or his designee before any alterations are made. Plan alterations shall include the seal of an architect or structural engineer complying with § 150.11(G) when required by the Director of Fire and Building.
(K) Demolition of buildings or signs.
(1) Before a building or sign may be demolished, the owner or applicant shall comply with § 150.14, and shall notify all utilities having service connections within the structure such as water, electric, gas, sewer, etc. A permit to demolish a building or sign shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities, stating that their respective service connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
(2) The demolition plan shall show all buildings or signs to be demolished and the buildings or signs on the same lot that are to remain. After the demolition, the premises will be placed in a satisfactory condition, free from all unsafe or hazardous conditions.
(L) Action on application. Examination of permit applications and plans will be made within a reasonable time after a complete application is filed. If, after examination, the Director of Fire and Building finds that the proposed work will comply with the laws and ordinances applicable thereto and has no objections to the work, he shall approve the application and issue a permit for the proposed work. If his examination reveals otherwise, he shall reject such application and notify the applicant.
(M) Revocation of permit. The Director of Fire and Building may revoke a permit previously issued if there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or plans on which the permit or approval was based.
(N) Approval of permit in part. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the Director of Fire and Building from issuing a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and detailed specifications of said building or structure have been submitted or approved, provided adequate information and detailed statements have been submitted and have been found to comply with this chapter.
(O) Permit for moving building or structure. Before a building or structure may be moved, the owner or agent shall notify all utilities having service connections within the building or structure such as water, electric, gas, sewer and any other connections. A permit for moving a building or structure shall not be issued until a release is obtained from the utilities concerned stating that their respective connections and appurtenant equipment, such as meters and regulators, have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner.
(P) Payment of fees. A permit shall not be issued until all required fees have been paid.
(Q) Compliance with chapter. The permit shall be a license to proceed with the work and shall not be construed as authority to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, except as stipulated by such modifications or variation as specifically approved by the Director of Fire and Building.
(R) Compliance with permit. All work shall conform to the approved application and plans for which the permit has been issued and any approved amendments thereto.
(S) Compliance with plan and submittal of spot survey. All new work shall be located strictly in locations shown on the approved plan. One copy of a Spotted Survey, prepared by a registered land surveyor of the State of Illinois, will be required within 14 days after a new primary structure is placed on the lot. Said Spotted Survey shall at a minimum include the following information:
(1) Exact location and measurements of foundation.
(2) Front, rear and side yard measurements.
(3) True U.S.G.S. elevation of top of foundation wall and existing grade of curb, sidewalk, or existing grade of street or roadway.
No construction will be permitted past the decking over the foundation except for water, sewage and related items unless such platted survey has been filed with and approved by the Director of Fire and Building. This requirement may be waived for additions to single family residential buildings having a floor area of less than 500 hundred square feet and accessory structures.
(T) Expiration and extension of building permit. If the work described in any permit issued pursuant to this chapter does not commence within six months after the date of permit issuance, such permit may be revoked by the Director of Fire and Building. Where, under authority of a permit, work has begun but has ceased for a continuous or cumulative period of six months, all rights under such permit shall be terminated and work can be continued only after application for and issuance of a new permit. Where, under authority of a permit, work has not been completed and an occupancy permit for said work issued within 12 months after the issuance of such permit, all rights under such permit shall thereupon terminate and work can be continued only after application for and issuance of a new permit. The fee for said new permit shall be equivalent to the fee applicable to the original building permit obtained. Extensions of issued building permits for up to six months may be granted by the Director of Fire and Building upon written request and payment of the required fee in accordance with § 150.12.
(Ord. 1123, passed 1-28-20)