Commercial Permits

Introduction

Permits, inspections and occupancy approval are required for commercial and industrial properties. Plans requiring structural work shall be stamped by an Illinois Licensed Architect or Structural Engineer.
If you are unsure whether a permit is needed, please call (847) 918-2020.

Submittal Requirements

The following list gives the submittal requirements for the most common commercial projects. If plans are ready for review, but the contractors have not been decided upon, submit a Plan Review Application in place of the Construction Permit Application. Submit the Construction Permit Application once the contractors for the project are known.
 

Requirements

Type of Project	Submittal Requirements
Addition	Appearance Review Commission Approval 4 sets of plans 4 copies of Plat of Survey Construction Permit Application Watershed Development Permit Application Engineering Permit Application
Air Conditioning (New or replacement, including rooftop units. Screening required)	Plat of Survey with location marked (for ground units only) Screening Plan Contract/Proposal from Contractor Construction Permit Application
Building Demolition	Water, sewer, gas & electric disconnect notices Tree survey signed by certified arborist 2 copies of Plat of Survey Site Plan locating 6' high temporary fence, silt fence, tree fencing, dumpster, & porta toilet Site, Trash, & Street Agreements Construction Permit Application Engineering Permit Application
Electrical Service (Outside disconnect required. Work must be done by licensed and insured electrician)	Construction Permit Application
Furnace / Boiler	Contract/Proposal from Contractor Construction Permit Application
In-Ground Sprinkler System (RPZ Required)	3 copies of the Plat of Survey with the system drawn in Engineering Permit Application Original Letter of Waiver Construction Permit Application
Interior Remodel (with existing tenant)	3 sets of plans Construction Permit Application
Job Trailer	Plat of Survey with trailer location marked Construction Permit Application
New Building	Appearance Review Commission Approval Plan Commission Approval 4 sets of plans 4 copies of Plat of Survey Construction Permit Application Watershed Development Permit Application Engineering Permit Application
New Window Openings	Appearance Review Commission Approval 2 drawings of new openings indicating size of header and width of opening Construction Permit Application
Occupancy of a Space (with no remodel work)	Application for Occupancy Occupancy Walk-Through with Building Commissioner and Fire Marshal to be scheduled after Zoning approval of application.
Re-Roof	Proposal/Contract from Contractor May need Appearance Review Commission Approval Construction Permit Application
Sales Trailer	2 sets of plans (meet Illinois Accessibility Code) Site Plan with trailer location marked Ramp/Stair Plan  Parking Lot Plan (including striping and accessible stalls)  Construction Permit Application
Security System	Construction Permit Application Police Department Alarm User Permit
Sewer Repair	Contract/Proposal from Contractor Construction Permit Application Engineering Permit Application
Shed	Plat of Survey 3 sets of plans Appearance Review Commission approval Construction Permit Application Engineering Permit Application
Siding, Gutters, Fascia	Appearance Review Commission Approval Contract/Proposal from Contractor Construction Permit Application
Solar	3 sets of plan Construction Permit Application Zoning review of Solar Installations
Tenant Buildout	3 sets of plans Application for Occupancy  Construction Permit Application
Tree Removal (click link title for Tree Ordinance)	May require Appearance Review Commission approval Plat of Survey with trees to be removed marked Plat of Survey with replacement tree locations marked Tree Survey from a Certified Arborist with species, DBH (size), condition of trees to be removed, and group identification based on Appendix A of Village Tree Ordinance. List of species of replacement trees Construction Permit Application