The Community Development Department issues building permits,
provides inspectional services and is responsible for zoning and
planning functions. The Department administers and enforces
the provisions of the International Building Code and provides
support for the Architectural Commission, Plan Commission, and
Zoning Board of Appeals.
Other functions include health and sanitation inspections,
enforcement of the property maintenance code for residential and
commercial properties, inspection of rental dwelling units, review
of subdivisions, processing zoning applications, building code
variations, and administration of the Community Development Block
Grant. Staff advises the Mayor and City Council on all matters
affecting the growth, development, redevelopment, and overall
planning of the City.
The Department is involved with
citizens, architects, contractors, developers and builders,
providing assistance at every step in the building process from the
initial design stage to final inspection of the completed project.
Permits are required for all construction including additions,
remodeling, repair and demolition. Permits are also required
for signs, swimming pools, fences, roofs, sheds, decks, patios,
driveways, and sidewalks, Permit fees vary with the nature and
scope of the work. Read more about what projects required a
permit and
permit fees in
this section. If you have any other question about permits,
please call the Community Development Department at 847-391-5370.
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