In an effort of be fiscally responsible, the Village does not have a full-time Building Department, however, we have contracted the services of International Codes Consultants and Inspections, Inc. (ICCI) to meet the needs of our community. Applications for Building Permit may be obtained from the Village Hall Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. For your convenience, there is an envelope with blank Application for Permits secured to the front door of the Village Hall. Below is a sample of the Application for Building Permit that demonstrates the typical information required for the application. Once completed, please return the Application to the Village Hall or drop it off in the after hours red "Payment Drop Box" in front of the Village Hall. When approved, you will be contacted by ICCI to pick up the permit at the Village Hall during regular business hours. The cost of the permit varies based on the scope of the project and an administrative fee is added to the cost of the permit. See Supporting Documents below for the latest amendment to Building Regulations. Also see Supporting Documents below for the most current Building Permit Fee Schedule. For more information, please contact ICCI directly at 630-551-ICCI (4224).
The Building Department is responsible for:
- Issuing permits
- Reviewing and approving plans
- Inspecting for compliance of applicable building codes
- Ensuring zoning compliance
The following most common projects require a permit:
- New construction, renovations, additions, and structural modifications
- Building or interior demolition
- Siding, windows, and exterior door installation
- Patios, decks, and outdoor kitchens
- Swimming pools and spas
- Retention walls
- Extensive landscaping
- Sewer & water connection or repairs
- Detached structures, garages, sheds, gazebos
- Roofing, skylights, daylighting pipes, solar panels
- All electrical, plumbing, and mechanical modifications
- Backup generators
- Changes in topography, when 10 or more cubic yards of fill are involved
- Driveways and fences
The most common Village Code violations include:
- Performing work without a permit
- Unpermitted filling of low spots with soil & other changes in elevation
- Unpermitted changes to stormwater drainage