In lieu of the requirement for the issuance by the Village of a permit for certain work to be performed on building(s) and/or other structure(s) or other improvements on residential property within the Village, there is hereby established by the Village a “Residential Registration Program” which requires the registration with the Village for certain work to be performed on residential buildings, structures and/or on property within the Village for which only registration with the Village shall be required but no Village permit is required to be obtained in such cases.
A. Permit Or Residential Registration Required: It is hereby required that any and all applicable permits or registrations be obtained in advance and all other requirements of title 8, “Building Regulations,” of this Village Code, and all other applicable requirements of this Village Code, shall be complied with whenever a building or structure, or parts or appurtenances thereof, including but not limited to water supply, sewage disposal, plumbing installation, electrical installation, and heating and cooling equipment, located within the limits of the Village and regulated by this title, is constructed, erected, installed, altered, converted, remodeled, reroofed, moved, or structurally repaired or changed.
B. Residential Registrations, Plan Review And Permit And Inspection Fees:
1. Residential Registrations: The following work proposed to be performed on a residential structure or on a residential property within the Village is eligible for the Residential Registration Program and for such work, an application detailing the extent of the proposed work on a residential building structure or property within the Village shall be submitted to the Village prior to the commencement of any such work by means of the Residential Registration Program described in this section, in lieu of obtaining a building permit for such work:
Residential Registrations |
Residential Registrations | |
Refroofing by an Illinois licensed roofer | $35.00 |
New siding/siding alteration | 35.00 |
Shed under 200 square feet | 35.00 |
Fences not in drainage easement | 35.00 |
Free standing pergola, under 200 square feet | 35.00 |
Water heater replacement (licensed plumber and in kind replacement) | 35.00 |
Free-standing gazebo, under 200 square feet | 35.00 |
All Residential Registration fees shall be nonrefundable.
2. Building Permits, Inspection And Plan Review Fees: The following work shall require the submittal of a building permit application, the Village’s written approval of the plans therefor, and the securing from the Village of a building permit prior to the commencement of the work, and the payment to the Village of the applicable fees and charges which shall be as set forth below:
Plan Review Fees (Nonrefundable) (Permit volume cost only; inspection fees are separate) |
Plan Review Fees (Nonrefundable) (Permit volume cost only; inspection fees are separate) | |
1 & 2 family dwelling per unit | $150.00 |
1 & 2 family dwelling minimum | 150.00 |
0 - 1,499 sq. ft. | 200.00 |
1,500 - 2,499 sq. ft. | 250.00 |
2,500 - 3,999 sq. ft. | 300.00 |
4,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. | 350.00 |
5,000 sq. ft. and over | 400.00 |
Accessory buildings and additions, 100 sq. ft. to 600 sq. ft. | 35.00 |
Accessory buildings and additions, over 600 sq. ft. (per structure) | 50.00 |
Other than the above: Per 1,000 cubit foot | 100.00 |
Other than the above: Minimum | 100.00 |
Phase permits (per subdivision phase) | 100.00 |
Preliminary Inspections | |
Foundation only | $100.00 |
Moving, raising, shoring, underpinning, new foundation and alteration work for existing structures, or repairing fire-damaged structures, including additions, remodeling, moving, raising, shoring, and underpinning and other foundation alterations such as porches | 50.00 |
1 & 2 Family Principal Building, New Construction, Remodeling, And/Or Additions | |
Principal residential structure, including attached garage erected at the same time as the principal structure. Per 1,000 Cubic foot | $50.00 |
Principal residential structure, including attached garage erected at the same time as the principal structure. Minimum | 50.00 |
Accessory Buildings | |
Permit for construction of new accessory buildings. Per 1,000 sq. ft. | $25.00 |
Permit for construction of new accessory buildings. Minimum, per structure | 25.00 |
Permit for construction of accessory buildings under 100 square feet: per structure | 25.00 |
Permit for construction of accessory buildings under 100 square feet: Minimum | 25.00 |
Plastic storage structure, 12 sq. ft. or less, allowed next to principal building (no permit required) | No charge |
Additions, New Construction | |
Permit for construction of additions to existing structures: Per 1,000 sq. ft. | $25.00 |
Permit for construction of additions to existing structures: Minimum, per structure | 25.00 |
Permit for construction of new additions and incidental and/or accessory structures under 100 sq. ft.: Per structure | 25.00 |
Permit for construction of new additions and incidental and/or accessory structures under 100 sq. ft.: Minimum, per structure | 25.00 |
Plumbing | |
Base permit charge for a new 1 story single- family dwelling (“S.F.D.”) | $150.00 |
Base permit charge for a new 1½ story S.F.D. | 175.00 |
Base permit charge for a new 2 story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Fixtures (each) | 15.00 |
Alterations to existing buildings | 50.00 |
Electrical | |
Dwelling base permit charge - 1 story S.F.D. | $150.00 |
Dwelling base permit charge - 1½ story S.F.D. | 175.00 |
Dwelling base permit charge - 2 story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Residential remodeling, garages, additions, etc. Permit fee | 50.00 |
Residential electrical service replacement. Permit Fee | 50.00 |
Alterations to existing electrical systems. Permit fee | 50.00 |
Heating | |
Base permit charge - One furnace, 1-story S.F.D. | $150.00 |
Base permit charge - One furnace, 1½-story S.F.D. | 175.00 |
Base permit charge - One furnace, 2-story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Base permit charge - Two furnaces , 1-story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Base permit charge - Two furnaces, 1½-story S.F.D. | 250.00 |
Base permit charge - Two furnaces, 2-story S.F.D. | 300.00 |
Alterations to existing heating systems. Permit fee | 50.00 |
Furnace replacement | 50.00 |
Air Conditioning | |
Base permit charge - One unit, 1-story S.F.D. | $75.00 |
Base permit charge - One unit, 1½-story S.F.D. | 100.00 |
Base permit charge - One unit, 2-story S.F.D. | 125.00 |
Base permit charge - Two unit, 1-story S.F.D. | 100.00 |
Base permit charge - Two unit, 1½-story S.F.D. | 150.00 |
Base permit charge - Two unit, 2-story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Residential remodeling and/or addition(s) | 50.00 |
Air conditioning ductwork installation. Permit fee | 50.00 |
Alterations. Permit fee | 25.00 |
Carpentry Inspection Fee(s) | |
Accessory building or addition under 100 sq. ft. | $25.00 |
Accessory building or addition over 100 sq. ft. | 35.00 |
Basement build-out | 35.00 |
Base inspection charge - 1-story S.F.D. | 150.00 |
Base inspection charge - 1½-story S.F.D. | 175.00 |
Base inspection charge - 2-story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
Swimming Pool | |
18 foot diameter or over - 250 square feet in area requires a permit | |
Over 24 inches deep or over 250 sq. ft. in area requires a permit | |
Pool permit - above ground | $85.00 |
Pool permit - in ground | 150.00 |
Special inspection (if necessary) | 75.00 |
Mechanical fee for heated pool | 100.00 |
Certificate Of Occupancy | |
Base charge - 1-story S.F.D. | $150.00 |
Base charge - 1½-story S.F.D. | 175.00 |
Base charge - 2-story S.F.D. | 200.00 |
2-family dwelling, per dwelling unit (each) | 100.00 |
Supporting area: Per 1,000 sq. ft. | 5.00 |
Supporting area: Minimum | 50.00 |
Garages, accessory buildings and additions under 100 square feet | 25.00 |
Garages, accessory buildings and additions over 100 square feet | 35.00 |
Mechanical (plumbing, electrical, heating, pool) | 50.00 |
Temporary Certificates of Occupancy (90 days maximum) per inspection | 50.00 |
Repairs And Alterations | |
Per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction | $10.00 |
Minimum | 50.00 |
Reroofing, not by an Illinois licensed roofer | 75.00 |
Basement build-out: Per $1,000 of cost of construction | 75.00 |
Basement build out: Minimum | 75.00 |
Additional Services | |
Site development permit application extension | $84.00 |
Floodplain/flood table (new structure, addition, alterations, fill) | 348.00 |
Hydrology review or detention basin plan review | 418.00 |
Inspection(s) of site (each) | 84.00 |
Permit amendment | 84.00 |
Permit expiration extension | 139.00 |
Permit plan revision | 91.00 |
Plan review | 91.00 |
Subdivisions over 60 lots (per lot) | See “All Others” |
Administrative violation(s) and/or stop order(s) | 223.00 |
As-built foundation review | 132.00 |
Zoning certificate and/or for change in use | 25.00 |
Subdivisions over 60 lots (per lot) | 73.00 |
Mobile home & recreational vehicle site permit (per pad, including utilities) | 50.00 |
Mobile home & recreational vehicle site permit renewal (annual) | 150.00 |
Site Development Permit Fee Schedule - Area of Disturbance | |
0 - 1,500 sq. ft. (includes site restoration and septic) | $213.00 |
1,501 - 15,000 sq. ft. | 515.00 |
15,001 - < 1 acre | 833.00 |
1 - < 3 acres | 1,111.00 |
3 - < 15 acres | 2,083.00 |
15 - < 30 acres | 2,778.00 |
30 acres or greater | 3,473.00 |
Topdressing due to subsidence | 168.00 |
Volume Computation:
Residential Volume: Residential volume shall be computed based on the exterior dimensions of the building and shall include all space above the lowest level of the foundation wall and below the ceiling or bottom cord of roof truss of the uppermost floor.
Unit Of Volume Of Cost: Figure a major fraction as a full unit.
C. Commercial Plan Review, Permits And Inspection Fees: The following work shall require the submittal of a building permit application, the Village’s written approval of the plans therefor, and the securing from the Village of a building permit prior to the commencement of the work, and payment to the Village of the applicable fees and charges which shall be as set forth below:
Plan Review Fees (Nonrefundable) |
Plan Review Fees (Nonrefundable) | |
Multi-unit buildings: Per unit | $50.00 |
Motel, hotel, dormitories, nursing homes | |
Per unit | 50.00 |
Per 100 sq. ft. for supporting area | 5.00 |
Minimum | 50.00 |
Accessory buildings and additions, 100 sq. ft. to 600 sq. ft. (per structure) | 35.00 |
Accessory buildings and additions, over 600 sq. ft. (per structure) | 50.00 |
Swimming pool | 100.00 |
Other than the above: Per 50,000 cubic feet | 100.00 |
Other than the above: Minimum | 100.00 |
Phase permits (per subdivision phase) | 250.00 |
Commercial Principal Building, New Construction, Remodeling, And/Or Additions (permit volume cost only; inspection fees are separate) | |
Minimum office area/storage, new construction: Per 1,000 cubic feet | $35.00 |
Minimum office area/storage, new construction: Minimum | 50.00 |
Warehouse, minimum, new construction: Per 1,000 cubic feet | 15.00 |
Warehouse, minimum, new construction: Minimum | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling and/or additions: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling and/or additions: Minimum | 50.00 |
Commercial Plumbing | |
Commercial/industrial: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | $50.00 |
Commercial/industrial: Minimum | 50.00 |
New multi-family building (each) | 15.00 |
Fixtures (each) | 15.00 |
Sprinkler (fire): | 8.00 |
Minimum | 50.00 |
Minimum plumbing alteration | 50.00 |
Minimum for related electrical alteration | 50.00 |
Alterations to existing buildings | 50.00 |
Minimum for related electrical alteration | 50.00 |
Commercial pool | 100.00 |
Commercial Heating | |
New multi-family building, installation permit fee, unit | $125.00 |
Commercial or industrial installation, permit fee: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial installation, permit fee: Minimum | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling, permit fee: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 25.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling, permit fee: Minimum | 50.00 |
Replacement of a unit - commercial only, permit fee | 50.00 |
Alterations to existing heating systems, permit fee | 50.00 |
Commercial Electrical | |
Commercial or industrial electrical service replacement | $50.00 |
New multi-family building, permit, each unit | 125.00 |
New multi-family building, installation permit (each unit) | 125.00 |
Commercial or industrial electrical service installation, permit fee: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial electrical service installation, permit fee: Minimum | 100.00 |
Service station pumps installation, permit fee (each) | 25.00 |
Alterations to existing electrical systems, permit fee | 50.00 |
Commercial Air Conditioning | |
Commercial or industrial installation, permit fee: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | $25.00 |
Commercial or industrial installation, permit fee: Minimum | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling, permit fee: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 25.00 |
Commercial or industrial remodeling, permit fee: Minimum | 25.00 |
Alterations, permit fee | 50.00 |
Replacement of an air conditioning unit | 50.00 |
Commercial Carpentry Inspection Fee(s) | |
Commercial or industrial: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | $10.00 |
Commercial or industrial: Minimum | 50.00 |
New multi-family building: Per unit | 25.00 |
New multi-family building: Minimum | 100.00 |
Accessory building or addition over 200 sq. ft. | 35.00 |
Commercial Swimming Pool Permits | |
Pool permit | $350.00 |
Communications And Radio Towers, Bleachers, Elevators, And Miscellaneous Permits And Fees | |
On items where a cubic feet basis of measurement is not practical: Per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction | $5.00 |
On items where a cubic feet basis of measurement is not practical: Minimum | 50.00 |
Retaining wall - sea wall, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal: Per $1,000 of estimated cost of construction | 5.00 |
Retaining wall - sea wall, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal: Minimum | 50.00 |
Temporary structure, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal (each) | 50.00 |
Gasoline tanks, above ground, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal | 50.00 |
Gasoline tanks, below ground, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal | 100.00 |
Gasoline island pumps permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal (each) | 50.00 |
Canopies, permit fee for installation, repairs, or removal (each) | 100.00 |
Elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator, new installation permit fee (each) | 175.00 |
Elevator, dumbwaiter, and escalator, repair permit fee (each) | 75.00 |
Plan review fee | 175.00 |
Elevator, dumbwaiter and escalator, semi- annual inspection fee | 175.00 |
Site Development Permit Fee Schedule Area Of Disturbance | |
0 - 1,500 sq. ft. (includes site restoration and septic) | $390.00 |
1,501 - 15,000 sq. ft. | 865.00 |
15,001 - < 1 acre | 1,153.00 |
1 - < 3 acres | 1,729.00 |
3 - < 15 acres | 3,604.00 |
15 - < 30 acres | 5,045.00 |
30 acres or greater | 5,766.00 |
Topdressing due to subsidence | 168.00 |
Certificate Of Occupancy | |
Multi-unit buildings, per dwelling unit (each) | $75.00 |
Commercial or industrial: Per 1,500 sq. ft. | 35.00 |
Commercial or industrial: Minimum | 150.00 |
Commercial remodeling under 1,500 sq. ft. | 50.00 |
Commercial or industrial, alteration work | 50.00 |
Motel, hotel, dormitories, nursing homes: Per unit | 50.00 |
Supporting area: Per 1,000 sq. ft. | 5.00 |
Supporting area: Minimum | 50.00 |
Temporary certificates of occupancy (90 days maximum) | 150.00 |
Mechanical (plumbing, electrical, heating, pool) | 75.00 |
Communication towers, bleachers, elevators, misc. | 150.00 |
Preliminary Inspections | |
Foundation only | $100.00 |
Commercial/industrial team inspection | 200.00 |
Minor work not requiring more than one inspector | 50.00 |
Additional Services | |
Permit expiration extension | $433.00 |
Zoning certificate and/or for change in use | 50.00 |
Volume Computation:
Commercial Volume: Commercial volume shall be computed based on the exterior dimensions of the building and shall include all space above the lowest level of the foundation wall footing and the top of the roof sheathing, and/or deck where equipment room tower, etc., are constructed.
Unit Of Volume Of Cost: Figure a major fraction as a full unit.
D. Residential And Commercial Permit And Inspection Fees:
Water supply enforcement and administration | $50.00 |
Sewage enforcement and administration | 50.00 |
Demolition permit, each principal building | 50.00 |
Demolition permit, each accessory building | 25.00 |
Driveway permit (for each curb cut); Permit fee includes plan review and up to three (3) required inspections. The charge for any additional inspection(s) which may be necessary shall be as set forth below. | 90.00 |
Fee for posting of property for violation(s) and/or for stop order(s) | 50.00 |
Site development permit application extension | 173.00 |
Floodplain/flood table (new structure, addition, alterations, fill) | 433.00 |
Hydrology review or detention basin plan review | 577.00 |
Inspection(s) | |
1. Inspection of site. Per inspection. | 131.00 |
2. Any inspection(s) not otherwise specified herein, any inspection(s) regarding a violation notice, and/or any re-inspection because the related work on the property was not approved upon the initial inspection. Per inspection. | 50.00 |
Permit amendment | 173.00 |
Permit plan revision | 187.00 |
Plan review fee | 187.00 |
As-built foundation review | 173.00 |
Temporary tents over 1,000 square foot | No charge |
Moving, raising, shoring, underpinning of structures, under 2,500 sq. ft. | 50.00 |
Moving, raising, shoring, underpinning of structures, over 2,500 sq. ft. | 100.00 |
Sign (residential or commercial) | 50.00 |
E. Building Permit Fee Notes:
1. Plumbing, electrical and site development permit fees related to swimming pools are located in those sections.
2. Plumbing fee is only applied to an in-ground pool.
3. Swimming pools are not charged a plan review fee.
4. A certificate of occupancy required for new principal structures, accessory structures over two hundred (200) square feet, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, swimming pool.
5. Where two (2) fees are provided, the top, or first, fee stated is the unit fee and the bottom, or second, fee stated is the minimum fee.
6. Basement buildout is charged the base fee and per one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of construction cost.
7. Sign permits that require electrical alterations shall be charged a residential or commercial electrical alteration permit fee as the case may be.
8. The fee for plan review(s) shall be paid for a principal building and all accessory building(s) containing more than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) cubic feet, and this fee shall not be refunded.
9. Fees for accessory buildings are for permit costs only and do not include inspection fees, which are a separate, additional cost. (Ord. 2008-09-01, 9-24-2008; amd. Ord. 2019-11-01, 11-18-2019; Ord. 2022-06-04, 6-20-2022)