Residential Permits
All City Permits & Applications
Note: Forms are provided in Word format (.doc) and PDF format for your convenience. However, the forms often require signatures and must be printed out and submitted to the Building Office on the 3rd floor of the Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center.
General Information for Application Submittal:
Residential Project Information (.pdf) or Word
Commercial Project Information (.pdf) or Word
Permit Applications:
Building Permit Application (Word) or (.pdf)
Fire Alarm- Suppression Application
Certificates of Occupancy, Temporary & Final or Word
Worksheets & Checklists:
Worksheets
CCCD (Backflow) Testing & Certification Report
This report must be completed by a CCCDI licensed plumber.
If there is electrical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.
Fence Worksheet (.pdf) or Word
For a fence permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted with 3 copies of your Plat of Survey.
For a garage permit, please complete the garage worksheet. Make 3 copies and attach a current Plat of Survey to each copy, making sure to show the location of the proposed garage. Submit the 3 sets along with with a completed permit application, and a completed electrical worksheet to the Building Office.
HVAC Worksheet (.pdf) or Word
If there is mechanical work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.
For an interior remodeling permit, this worksheet must be submitted along with the permit application for remodeling/renovation. Required for interior remodeling projects greater than one and two family dwellings.
If there is plumbing work at the job site, this worksheet must be submitted prior to permit issuance.
Roofing Worksheet(.pdf)
For a roofing permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.
Stormwater Control Worksheet (.pdf) or Word
This worksheet will be used to determine if storm water detention is required for the proposed work. It is required for all new commercial and residential (larger than 3 units) buildings and for major additions/ rehabilitations to existing buildings.
For a tuckpointing permit, a permit application and this worksheet must be completed and submitted.
Water + Sewer Services Worksheet (.pdf) or Word
Water Service Size Calculation Worksheet (.pdf) or Word>
This worksheet is utilized to calculate the change in plumbing fixture units based on the new work to determine whether the existing water service is adequate or requires an increase in size.
Application Submittal Checklists:
The following are checklists that will assist in preparing complete application submittals:
Residential - One + Two Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist
Multi-Family Plan Review Submittal Checklist (.pdf) or .xls
Bathroom Remodel Checklist (.pdf)
Kitchen Remodel, Residential Checklist
Porch and Deck Checklist - Multi-Family
Porch and Deck Checklist Residential
Parking Lot Resurface Checklist (.pdf) or Word
Demolition Instruction Form (.pdf) or Word
Demolition Worksheet, Water and Sewer
Lawn Sprinkler System Requirements
Lawn Sprinkler System Liabiility Waiver
One and two family residential and commercial and multi-family residential window replacement require a building permit.
Owner Affidavit Forms:
For Single Family residences that are 100% owner occupied (no rentals), the owner of the property may act as their own contractor. "Owner Affidavit Forms" (Electrical, Plumbing, & Mechanical) must be completed and accompany the Corresponding worksheet above (i.e. Plumbing Worksheet and Plumbing Owner Affidavit) must be completed together prior to permit issuance.
These forms are not available online - contact the Building Office
Fee Schedules
Fee Ordinance, Permits and Licenses
Water and Sewer Fee Schedule - Please call 847.866.2932 to obtain the information.
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