General Permit Information

Permits issued by the Village are issued pursuant to Village Code. Village permits do not confer any approval or right to violate any restrictive property covenant, easement right, Association Declaration or other restriction which may be recorded or affecting the property.  Property owners are encouraged to review their property records and if the property is governed by an Association, to contact their Association to ascertain if the desired work or improvement is acceptable prior to obtaining a Village permit.  For some work, additional permits or authorization may be required from other governmental agencies.

Fees for all permits are established by the Village Board and must be paid prior to the issuance of a permit.  The amount of a particular permit fee is based on a number of factors, depending on the nature of the work, including the type of work planned and its improvement value.  Permit fees are not refundable.  In addition to payment of a permit fee, certain projects may also require the payment of a deposit.  Deposits are held by the Village for the duration of the project.  While the Village may use deposits to correct certain substandard work, deposits are generally refunded at the conclusion of the project

Below is additional information and requirements which govern Village Permits.

Village Permit Valid for 1 Year: The Permit issued is valid for a 1 year period. Permit extension beyond 1 year, requires additional fee payment, which at minimum is 25% of the cost of the original permit fee.

Work Must Begin Within 180 Days: For the issued permit to remain valid, work must commence within 6 months of permit issuance.

Village Permit Card Must be Displayed: The Permit Card issued for the Work must be posted and displayed in a conspicuous location visible to public view.  It must remain posted until all work is completed and final inspections are approved.

Report Any Change In Permit Information: Any change in information provided on the permit application must be provided immediately to the Department. Changes in contractor(s) or persons performing the work must be made in writing on forms provided by the Department.

Permit Limited to Subject Property: The permit issued does not authorize the use of any adjoining property.  Use of any adjoining property must be secured in writing with a copy of such written authorization submitted to the department.

Certificate of Occupancy Required: Prior to occupancy of any new structure or building addition, a Certificate of Occupancy must be secured.  A Certificate of Occupancy is issued by the Department at the completion of the entire project and upon approval of all required inspections.