New Home Construction Graph 2020 vs 2019

2020 Development Update

The 2020 building season has started with a boom! There were 162 new home construction building permits issued from January 2020 to August 2020 which includes 120 single-family detached and 42 single-family attached (townhomes) residential permits. This is compared to 113 new home construction permits this same period in 2019 representing a 43% increase. The subdivisions with the most construction activity during 2020 are: Grande Reserve (Single-Family), Raintree Village (Single-Family and Townhomes), Kendall Marketplace (Townhomes) and Ashley Pointe (Single-Family).

Overall, the City processed approximately 1,200 building permits since January 2020. Roofing and siding permits were still higher than normal, totaling nearly 300, but slightly lower than the 440 permits issued during the peak storm season of fall/winter 2019.

New commercial projects opened, under construction or approved include: Dunkin’ (part of the Lenny’s Gas N Wash); Popeye’s (fast-food chain restaurant), Hacienda Real (table-service Mexican restaurant in Kendall Crossing), Smoothie King (fast-casual beverage shop in Kendall Marketplace) and Verizon (stand-alone retail building in Kendall Marketplace).

Finally, in response to the pandemic, the Building Department implemented early COVID-19 protocols and guidelines for interior building inspections which encouraged electronic building permit submittals and conducted virtual inspections.

50/50 Tree Program Deadline – September 11^th

The 50/50 Tree Program orders must be received by Friday, September 11, 2020. Through the 50/50 Parkway Tree Program, the United City of Yorkville shares the cost of planting trees with homeowners. Residents simply choose the tree they want and send in a check for the cost listed on the order form. The City does the rest. This program will continue on an annual basis, and planting will occur at the fall of each year. The Parkway Tree Program is intended to provide quality shade trees to residents within the City to be planted within the rights-of-way along the streets and corridors throughout the City. To participate in the program, download and mail the 50/50 Parkway Tree Application Form (PDF) along with payment, or stop by City Hall at 800 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL. For more information, along with a list of available tree options, please visit: https://www.yorkville.il.us/191/5050-Parkway-Tree-Program.

City Office’s Closed Monday, September 7^th in Observance of Labor Day

City Offices will be closed on Monday, September 7^th. Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, September 8^th.

Garbage Delayed Due to the Labor Day Holiday

Due to Labor Day on Monday September 7^th, garbage pick-up will be delayed by one day that week. For example, if your garbage normally is collected on Monday, it will be collected on Tuesday instead. Normal Friday pick-up will be Saturday. Call Advanced Disposal at 630-587-8282 with any questions.

2020 Development Update

50/50 Tree Program Deadline – September 11th

City Office’s Closed Monday, September 7th in Observance of Labor Day

Garbage Delayed Due to the Labor Day Holiday

50/50 Tree Program Deadline – September 11^th

City Office’s Closed Monday, September 7^th in Observance of Labor Day