DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR | Yes (Y) or No (N) | Notes |
Additions | ||
Residential | Y | |
Charging Station | Y | Plans from Electrical Engineer |
Commercial | Y | |
Alarm | ||
Residential Burglar | N | |
Commercial Burglar | Y | Licensed low voltage alarm contractor |
Fire | Y | Must hire State licensed alarm contractor |
Chimney | ||
New | Y | |
Tuckpoint | N | |
Commercial | ||
New | Y | |
Remodel | Y | |
Deck / Porch | Y | |
Disabled Ramp/Wheelchair | Y | |
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR | Yes (Y) or No (N) | Notes |
Demolition | ||
Over 400 sq ft | Y | Cook County permit is required Water/Sewer notification if applicable |
Door | ||
Commercial | Y | Fire Rating |
Residential Exterior New & Replacement | Y | |
Residential Interior Replacement | N | |
Interior Fire Rated | Y | |
Electric | ||
New Fixture Only | N | Existing wiring must be in place |
Wiring in walls | Y | |
New Service | Y | |
New Wiring and/or Fixture | Y | |
Fence | ||
New | Y | Must check zoning requirements |
Fence Post Replacement | Y | Must check zoning requirements |
Fence Panel Replacement | N | |
Fireplace | Y | |
Flat Work Driveways, Patios, Sidewalks | Y | |
Garage Replace/New | Y | |
Heating Plant Installation | ||
New | Y | |
Replacement | Y | |
Plumbing | ||
Meter or RPZ | Y | |
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR | Yes (Y) or No (N) | Notes |
Plumbing (Cont'd) | ||
Replace Fixtures (toliet/sink, etc) | N | |
Water Heater, Existing Location | Y | |
Water Heater, New Location | Y | |
Water Service | Y | |
Water Softener or While HSE Filter | Y | |
Residential | ||
New Construction | Y | |
Remodel | Y | Including electrical conduit, framing, or plumbing pipe changes |
Roof | ||
Commercial | Y | Must hire contractor with State license |
Residential | Y | Must hire contractor with State license. |
Sewer | Y | If sewer is located on a parkway or street, contact the Village Public Works Department |
Shed, other than plastic store-assembled | Y | Must check zoning and flood-plain requirements |
Siding | Y | Building wrap (Tyvec) |
Sign Construction | Y | Must undergo structural, electrical, and sign code review |
Soffit, Fascia, Gutters, & Downspouts | Y | Downspout Directions |
Solar Panels | Y | Licensed Architect |
Sprinklers, Fire or Irrigation | Y | Must hire contractor with State license |
Swimming Pool | Y | Permits are required for in-ground and above-ground pools greater than 24" height or 12" diameter |
Tuckpointing | N | |
Utility | Y | Directional Bore under ROW |
DO I NEED A BUILDING PERMIT FOR | Yes (Y) or No (N) | Notes |
Windows | ||
Commercial Replacement | Y | State energy code applies |
Residential New Location or Larger (Framing) | Y | |
Residential Replacement | N | No changes to size or location |
('73 Code, § 7-1) (Am. Ord. 05-2527, passed 7-26-05; Am. Ord. 05- 2542, passed 10-25-05; Am. Ord. 11-2818, passed 3-22-11; Am. Ord. 23- 4387, passed 12-21-23) Penalty, see § 10.99