Building Permit Applications

Process

You will be contacted when your permit is approved via phone or e-mail. Payment can be made at the Building Department or over the phone with a credit card by calling 630-553-8545. If payment is made by phone your permit will be e-mailed to you.

Inspections can be scheduled over the phone or via e-mail. 


Building Permit Types

Determine if you need to submit a building permit and which type you will need for your project. Click on the picture or title to view a PDF application that you may fill out and save or print. If you would like to e-mail your building permit to the department, please use the following address: bzpermits@yorkville.il.us

ADOPTED CODES

2018 International Building Code (IBC)

2018 International Residential Code (IRC)

2018 International Mechanical Code (IMC)

2018 International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC)

2018 International Fire Code (IFC)

2017 NEC (National Electric Code)


2018 International Energy Code (IEC)

2018 International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)

2018 Existing Building Code (EBC)

Illinois State Accessibility Code

2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code

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2023 Residential Permit Application

A residential permit is required when you will be adding or altering anything structural, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), or plumbing related to your residential property.  Please click on the following links to obtain more information about each type of project:

Basements

Concrete Patio and Paver Brick Patios

Decks

Garages

Sheds/Accessory Structures

Shed Fire Safety Guidelines

Battery Energy Storage Systems for Solar Panels

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2023 Commercial Permit Application

A commercial permit is required when you will be adding or altering anything structural, electrical, mechanical (HVAC), or plumbing related to your commercial property.  If the project will include plumbing and/or roofing, a copy of a certified Illinois State License is required.

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2023 Fence Permit Application

A fence permit is required when you will be installing or altering a fence on your property.  You may build a fence up to or on your property line.  If you are building within a utility easement, you will need to fill out a Release & Hold Harmless Agreement and have it notarized (some City staff members are notaries).  Please see the information below for more details:

Fences Permit Information

Release & Hold Harmless Agreement

Fence Zoning Regulations

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2023 Pool Permit Application

A pool permit is required when you will be installing either an above ground or in ground pool. Please see the information below for more details:

Pool Permit Information

Pool Permit Guide

Pool Barrier Requirements

Sign Permit Application

2023 Sign Permit Application

A sign permit is required when you will be installing or altering any sign on your property.  This includes any permanent or temporary sign.  Temporary signs include but are not limited to banners, feather signs, cold air inflatable devices, searchlights, sandwich boards, and marketing signs.  Please see the information below for more details:


Sign Zoning Regulations

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2023 Commercial Occupancy Permit Application

A commercial occupancy permit is required when you are a new business moving into an existing commercial space or alter your existing businesses operations which changes your land use.  If you are submitting a commercial permit application to construct or alter a structure, then a commercial occupancy permit application does not need to be submitted.

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2023 Roof/Siding Permit Application

A roof/siding permit is required when you are replacing, repairing, or installing a new roof or siding on your house or business.

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2023 Chicken Coop Permit Application

A chicken coop permit is required if you are constructing or altering a chicken coop on your residential property.  Please review the ordinance linked below to see all of the regulations that are required to maintain chickens on your property.

Ordinance 2022-37

Urban Chicken Requirements

Zoning Map for Urban Chickens

Apiary Permit Application

2023 Apiary Registration Application

An apiary registration application is required when you are starting an accessory beekeeping use on your residential property.  If you plan on maintaining colonies or hives on your property, please see the information below for more details:


Beekeeping Building Regulations

Infrastructure Tap On Application

2023  Infrastructure Tap On Permit Application

An infrastructure tap on application is needed if you are currently on a well water system or septic system and would like to connect to City services.

Fire Protection Application

Fire Protection Application

A fire protection application is required when you are installing a fire alarm system, sprinkler system, cooking suppression system or any other type of fire suppression system.

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Commercial Development Packet

This packet provides sample templates and forms for developing a new commercial or industrial business.  It includes fee calculation sheets, sample bond forms, and several applications which will need to be submitted before construction can begin.

Parklet Packet

Sidewalk Cafe/Parklet Application Packet

This packet details the regulations and parameters for installing a sidewalk cafe or parklet on public property.  It outlines the application procedure, location requirements, design guidelines, and timeline for the operation of one of these uses.