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ORDINANCE ADOPTING
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE 2008
ADOPTED BY THE
PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF LEMONY
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ORDINANCE ADOPTING
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WHEREAS, the Lemont Municipal Code of 1998 as amended from time to time
regulates the construction of buildings in accordance with Title 15 Chapters 15.00.010
through 15.18.020; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of l.emvnt are
desirous of repealing existing Chapters 15.00.010 thru 15.18.020; and
WHEREAS, the Lemont Building Commissioner, with the assistance of
independent consultants, has recommended various amendments to Title 15.
NOW, THEREFQRE, be it ordained by the President and Board of Trustees of
the Village of Lemont, Counties of Cook, Will and DuPage, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1: Chapters 15.00.010 through 15.18.020 of the Lemont Municipal Code
are hereby repealed.
Sec___ tion 2: That Chapters 15.00.010 through 15.18.020 that are attached hereto
and made a part of this Ordinance, are hereby adopted as Title 15 Chapters 15.00
through 15.20 of the Lemont Municipal Code.
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage, approval and publication in the manner provided by law,
Section 4: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith shall be and
the same are hereby repealed.
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Section 5: The Village Clerk of the Village of Lemont shall certify to the adoption
of this ordinance and cause the same to be published in pamphlet form.
FURTHER BE IT ORDAINED, that the Village of Lemont adopts and reconfirms all
of the other terms and conditions of said Ordinance.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
VILLAGE OF LEMONY, COUNTIES OF COOK, WILL AND DUPAGE, ILLINOIS on this ..
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TITLE 15
BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
15.00 BUILDING ADMINISTRATION
15.00.010 TITLE
This Title shall be known as the BUILDING CODE OF THE VILLAGE OFLEMONT.
15.00.020 PURPOSE & INTENT
The purpose of this Title is to provide safety, health and public welfare through structural
strength and stability, means of egress, adequate light and ventilation and protection to life and
property from fire and hazards incidental to the design, construction, alteration, removal, or
demolition of buildings or structures.
15.00.030 TITLE AS REMEDIAL
This Title shall be construed to secure its expressed intent, which is to ensure public
safety, health and welfare insofar as they are affected by building construction, through structural
strength, adequate egress facilities, sanitary facilities, light and ventilation and fire safety; and, in
general, to secure safety to life and property from all hazards incidental to the design, erection,
construction, alteration, removal or demolition of all buildings and structures.
15.00.040 APPLICATION AND SCOPE OF REGULATIONS
A. Application of Provisions: This Title shall control all matters concerning the construction,
alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location, occupancy and
maintenance of all buildings and structures, and shall apply to existing or proposed
buildings and structures; except as such matters are otherwise provided for in other
ordinances or statutes, or in the rules and regulations authorized for promulgation under
the provisions of this Title.
B. Compliance with Provisions: No building or structure shall be constructed, extended,
repaired, removed, altered, used or occupied in violation of these provisions except for
repairs as defined in subsection C of this Section, and except further, that the raising,
lowering or moving of a building or structure as a unit necessitated by a change in legal
grade or widening of a street shall per permitted, provided the building or structure is not
otherwise altered or its use or occupancy changed.
C. General Repairs and Maintenance: Ordinary repairs to structures may be made without
application or notice to the Village, but such repairs shall not include the cutting away of
any wall, partition, or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or
bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or
rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exit requirements; nor shall ordinary
repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe,
water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping,
electric wiring and equipment installation or mechanical or other work affecting public
health or general safety.
D. Conflicting Provisions: When the provisions contained in this Title conflict with any
other provision contained in the Village Code or in any state or federal statute, the most
restrictive or rigid provisions shall control.
15.00.050 EXISTING STRUCTURES, STRUCTURES MOVED INTO VILLAGE
A. It shall be unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure, or part thereof, in violation
of the provisions of this Title, except as otherwise provided for in this Code.
B. The legal use and occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this Title
which has been heretofore approved, may be continued without change, except as may be
specifically provided for in this Title.
C. Alterations or repairs may be made to any structure without requiring the existing
structure to comply with all the requirements of this Title, provided such work conforms
to that required of a new structure. Alterations or repairs shall not cause an existing
structure to become unsafe or adversely affect the performance of the building.
D. Alterations or repairs to an existing structure which are nonstructural and do not
adversely affect any structural member or any part of the structure having a-fire resistance
rating may be made with the same materials of which the structure is constructed.
E. In the event a building or structure is altered or repaired beyond fifty percent (50%) of its
present physical value, the Village may require that the entire building or portions thereof
be brought into compliance with all provisions of this Title.
F. Buildings and structures moved into or within the Village shall comply with the
provisions of this Title for new buildings and structures and shall not be used or occupied
in whole or in part until the certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Village.
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15.00.060 BUILDING OFFICIAL
A. Defined: Whenever in this Title the term "Building Official" is used, it shall mean the
Building Commissioner, or the current title given to the supervisor of the Building
Department, and/or his/her designee. That officer is hereby authorized and has the duty
to administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code, making such
determinations, interpretations, and orders as are necessary therefore, and requiring such
plats, plans and other descriptive material in connection with applications for permits as
are necessary to judge compliance with this Title.
B. Powers and Duties:
1. Generally: The Building Official shall enforce all the provisions of this Title and
shall act on any questions relative to the mode or manner of construction and the
materials to be used in the erection, addition to, alteration, repair, removal,
demolition, installation of service equipment and the location, use, occupancy and
maintenance of all buildings and structures.
2. Inspections:
a. The Building Official shall make all required inspections, or the Building
Official may accept reports of inspections by approved agencies or
individuals; and all reports of such inspections shall be in writing and
certified by a responsible officer of such approved agency or by the
responsible individual. The Building Official may engage such expert
opinions as maybe deemed necessary to report upon unusual technical
issues that may arise subject to the approval of the corporate authorities of
the Village.
b. The Building Official and authorized representatives shall carry proper
credentials for their respective offices for the purpose of inspecting any
and all buildings and premises in the performance of duties under this
Title.
3. Adopt Rules and Regulations: The Building Official shall have the power as may
be necessary in the interest of pubic health, safety and general welfare, to adopt
and promulgate rules and regulations, to interpret and implement the provisions of
this Title, to secure the intent thereof and to designate requirements applicable
because of local climatic or other conditions; but such rules shall not have the
effect of waiving working stresses or fire resistive requirements specifically
provided in this Title, or violating accepted engineering practice involving public
safety.
4. Records Kept: The Building Official shall keep- official records of applications
received, permits and certificates issued, and fees collected. Such records shall be
retained in the official records so long as the building or structure to which they
relate remains I existence unless otherwise provided for by law.
15.00.070 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. License Required: All contractors performing work within Village limits, including
landscaping contractors, are required to obtain a license as specified in Title 5, Chapter
5.20 of this code.
B. Occupation of Streets or Other Public Property: Streets or other public property shall not
be occupied with building materials unless approved by the Building Official, subject to
such conditions as the Building Official deems necessary.
C. Barricades Required: Any person using streets or other public property for storage or
construction shall provide substantial and suitable barricades and shall provide, place and
maintain proper and sufficient lights or flares to guard and protect all traffic and
passersby.
D. Damage to Barricading: It shall be unlawful to move, remove, turn off, extinguish,
diminish or disturb any light or barricades required by "C" above.
E. Removal of Rubbish -Public Property: Rubbish or excavated material which is deposited
on any street or other public property shall be removed from day to day, as rapidly as
produced. Trash containers or dumpsters shall not be placed on streets unless otherwise
approved in advance by the building Official and must, where possible, be located a
minimum of five (5) feet from the curb. Trash containers shall be placed in such a
manner that they do not obstruct the vision of motorists or interfere with pedestrian
traffic.
F. Removal of Rubbish -Private Property: Rubbish or surplus materials shall not be thrown,
dropped or swept from any floor above the ground or from any roof, but shall either be
carried or lowered in such a manner as not to cause dust, and shall be removed from day
to day, or placed in an approved noncombustible container and shall be protected in such
a manner as not to be blown or scattered onto adjacent properties. Trash containers or
dumpsters shall be located on private property and no closer than five (5) feet to the
property line.
G. Public Inconvenience: All building operations shall be conducted in a manner that least
inconveniences the public and abutting property owners.
H. Protection of Passersby: Where during construction an excavation or other hazard exists
five feet (5') or less from a public way, the contractor shall provide and maintain a
barricade or fence for the protection of passersby.
I. Clean-Up Bond: Prior to issuance of a building permit for a new structure (other than a
fence, deck, porch, above ground swimming pool, or the re-shingling of a roof), the
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remodeling of an existing structure, or where any excavation or dirt removal will be
conducted in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) in construction value, a
cash deposit in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) shall be deposited with
the Village Treasurer for the following purposes;
To insure the prompt removal of any dirt, mud, stone or debris deposited on any
street, sidewalk or alley within the Village by a general contractor or any of his
subcontractors;
2. To assure completion of all final exterior items including, but not limited to: air
conditioner foundation, downspouts effectively discharged, public sidewalks and
driveway approaches are free of cracks, and any other items to comply with this
code.
It shall be the obligation of the general contractor and owner to remove any dirt, mud,
stone or debris that the general or subcontractor may have deposited upon a roadway,
sidewalk or alley and the removal shall be completed as quickly as it is deposited, but not
later than 4:00 p.m. at the end of each day. In the event of a violation of any of the terms
of this section, the Village Building Inspector shall have the right to revoke the building
permit, issue a stop work order and levy a fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per
incident plus the cost of the cleanup, which will be at the rate of three hundred dollars
($300.00) per hour. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense.
The completion and clean-up bond shall be released upon issuance of a final occupancy
permit.
15.00.080 BUILDING PERMITS
A. Permit Required: No person shall begin the erection, construction, alteration, or repair,
demolition or movement, use or occupancy of any building or structure in the Village of
Lemont, or begin clearing or excavating of the site of any proposed building or structure,
or construct or maintain any driveway in or across any public walk, parkway or curb, or
initiate any changes to the existing, approved landscaping, grading or means of storm
water discharge of or on a property without first having applied for and obtained a permit
in writing to do so from the Village.
B. Application for Permit: An application for a permit shall be submitted in such form as the
Building Official may prescribe. Such application shall contain the full name and address
of the applicant and of the owner, and if the owner is a corporate body, of its responsible
officer. The applications shall also list all subcontractors, addresses, phone numbers and
a brief description of the work to be performed and such additional information as may
be required by the Building Official for an intelligent understanding of the work
proposed.
C. Required Plans and Information:
1. Grading Plan: At the time of applying for a permit to construct a principal
building, the applicant shall submit to the Building Official two (2) copies of a
plat of topographic survey of the lot and grading plan prepared by an Illinois
Registered Professional Engineer, and shall indicate the following:
a. All building setback lines shall be shown and labeled
b. Actual front, rear, and side yard setbacks shall be shown
Top of foundation elevation shall match approved subdivision plans
d. All building dimensions shall be shown, including jogs/offsets
Proposed and existing contours shall be labeled
f. Existing contours shall be shown a minimum often (10) feet onto adjacent
properties.
g. Elevations of existing grade of curb and existing sidewalk shall be shown
h. All swales including high point/break point elevations shall be shown
i. Finished grade shall be lower than top of foundation by six (6) inches
Proposed grade shall maintain six (6) inches of pitch away from the
building in first ten (10) feet
k. Maximum slope within the parcel shall not exceed 4:1
1. Location of B-Box shall be labeled and must be located within the public
owned right-of--way, but may not be located within an easement or in
driveway pavement
m. Residential driveway width shall be labeled and may not exceed twenty-
two (22) feet at the right-of--way line. Retaining walls and other
permanent structures are not allowed within easements.
n. Driveway slope shall be labeled and may not exceed a maximum 8%
grade
o. Water service and sanitary service lines shall be labeled and a ten (10) foot
minimum separation is required. Dimension shall be shown.
p. The top of foundation of adjacent lots shall be labeled
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q. The location of manholes, inlets, and utilities shall be located and the
elevations labeled
The location and size of trees shall be shown
s. Erosion control shall be shown around the perimeter of the property and
labeled
t. The benchmark used shall be of Village Datum and shall be indicated on
the survey
2. To relocate a principal building or relocate or construct an accessory building
greater than five hundred seventy-six (576) square feet, the applicant shall submit
the same information as indicated in (1) above unless otherwise approved by the
Building Official or Village Engineer.
3. Plans, Drawings, etc.: Plans, drawings, specifications and calculations meeting all
requirements of the Building Code shall be presented to the Building Official for
approval before a permit will be issued. Plans shall specifically show all design
loads and occupant capacities for all spaces and floors, shall be prepared and
sealed by a registered architect licensed in the State of Illinois, and shall be in
such detail as to verify compliance with the codes and requirements listed herein.
All plans, drawings, specifications and calculations must be submitted in an "as
built" form. The Building Department will not accept any plans or drawings
which are mirrored, reversed, inverted images, or any other form not specifically
detailing exactly how the structure is to be constructed. Any plans and drawings
submitted with various "options" must be clearly noted as to which option will
apply.
Exception: Working drawings in sufficient detail to describe the character
of the work proposed are required for single-family residential accessory
structures.
4. Proof of Compliance; Improvements: A permif shall not be issued until
satisfactory proof has been submitted that an adequate and approved water supply
and sewerage facilities are available; that surface and roof drainage will not
damage adjoining properties; that to maintain the public safety because of the
activity on the property, public pedestrian walks and curbs are provided; and that
access for police and fire equipment is provided on a satisfactory, hard surface, all
weather roadway.
D. Alteration of Plans: It shall be unlawful to erase, alter or modify any lines, figures or
coloring contained upon drawings or plans bearing the approval stamp of the Building
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Official, or filed with him for reference. If during the progress of the execution of such
work, it is desired to deviate in any manner affecting the construction or other essentials
of the building from the terms of the application or drawing, notice of such intention to
alter or deviate shall be given to the Building Official and approval of an amended plan
showing such alteration or deviation shall be obtained before such alteration or deviation
shall be made.
E. Demolition of Buildings or Structures:
1. Before a building or structure may be demolished, the owner or agent shall notify
all utilities having service connections within the structure, such as water, electric,
gas, sewer and other connections. A permit to demolish a building or structure
shall not be issued until all utilities having service connections within the
structure have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe manner and a valid
demolition permit from Cook County, when applicable, has been submitted.
2. The plot plan shall show the buildings or structures to be demolished and the
buildings or structures on the same lot that are to remain. Demolition must
include the removal of all foundations, septic tanks, stoops, slabs, private
sidewalks, driveways and any other abandoned structures. Any wells must be
properly sealed. After the demolition, the premises will be placed in a
satisfactory condition, free from all unsafe or hazardous conditions. The lot shall
be graded in conformance with the approved grading plans to provide positive
drainage and seeded to provide a homogenous grass surface.
F. Revocation of Permit: The Building Official may revoke a permit issued in case there has
been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or
plans on which the permit or approval was based.
G. Permit for Moving a Building or Structure: Before a building or structure maybe moved,
the owner or agent shall notify all utilities having service connections within the building
or structure such as water, electric, gas, sewer, or any other connections. A permit for
moving a building or structure shall not be issued until all utilities having service
connections within the structure have been removed or sealed and plugged in a safe
manner. Route approval shall be required from the Public Services Department and a
five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) cash bond deposited.
H. Commencement Notice to be Given: The Building Official shall be given at least twenty-
four (24) hours notice of the starting of work under a permit.
I. Payment of Fees: A permit shall not be issued until all required fees have been paid.
J. Compliance with Title: The permit shall be a license to proceed with the work and shall
not be construed as authority to violate any of the provisions of this Title, except as
specifically stipulated by modification or variation.
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K. Compliance with Permit: All work shall conform to the approved application and plans
for which the permit has been issued and any approved amendments thereto.
L. Compliance with Grading Plan -Spot Survey Required: All new work shall be located
strictly in accordance with the approved Grading Plan. Two (2) copies of the platted
survey, prepared by an Illinois Registered Professional Land Surveyor shall be filed with
the Building Official within fourteen (14) days after foundation is placed. No
construction will be permitted over the foundation except for water, sewage and related
items unless such platted survey has been filed and approved by the Building Official.
The spot survey shall indicate the following:
Elevations of the top of foundation walls shall be labeled at each corner and at
every break point if steps in the foundation occur.
2. Actual front, side, and read yard setbacks shall be shown.
M. Extension and Expiration of Building Permit:
1. If; after a building permit required by this Title shall have been granted, the
operation called for by such permit shall not have been started within six (6)
months after the date thereof, such permit shall be void and no operation
hereunder shall be begun.
2. Where, under authority of a permit, work has begun and has not been prosecuted
for a continuous thirty (30) days within any three (3) month period, all rights
under such permits shall thereupon terminate and work may be continued only
after application for and issuance of a new permit. If, after a period of thirty (30)
days following the expiration of a permit, no subsequent permit has been issued,
all structures or portions thereof shall be removed and the site shall be returned to
its original condition.
3. Where, under authority of a permit, work has not been completed within one (1)
year after the issuance of such permit and an occupancy permit issued, all rights
under such permit shall thereupon terminate and work may be continued only
after application for and issuance of a new permit. Where the construction
process is expected to exceed one (1) year time in completion, a schedule of
completion shall be provided at the time of application for permit.
4. The fee for extending a permit shall be one-half the amount required for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made in the original plans
and specifications for such work, and provided that such abandonment has not
exceeded six (6) months.
N. Permits for Sewer and Water Repairs: Permits are required for sewer and water repairs.
All work must be performed in accordance with the Plumbing code listed in Chapter
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15.12. All parkways must be restored to their original condition within two (2) weeks of
completion of sewer and water repairs. Any sidewalk which is damaged or removed
must be replaced immediately. The contractor is responsible to ensure that the
excavation is performed in a safe manner and suitable protection for the general public
shall be provided. Sewer and water excavations on private property shall be compacted,
leveled and restored to natural grade within six (6) months of the date of the issuance of
the permit.
O. Public Utilities and Property Lines:
All utilities and required to run along side and rear property. Utilities shall run
along side property lines until they are perpendicular to where the connection will
take place at the building.
2. Utilities shall not be allowed to run across lots at any other location.
3. Plans, drawings and specifications will be presented to the Building Department
indicating such locations of utilities, prior to a building permit being issued..
4. Utilities include but are not limited to water lines, sanitary sewers, storm sewers,
power lines, gas, cable and telecommunications.
5. Relief of this requirement may be granted only by the Building Commissioner
with advice and consent of the Village Engineer.
15.00.090 INSPECTIONS
A. Preliminary Inspections: Before issuing a permit, the Building Official may examine or
cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for which an application has been
filed. Safe access to all work being inspected must be provided at all times.
B. Required Inspections:
1. Inspections required under the provisions of this Title shall be made by the
Building Official. If an inspection has been scheduled and, in the opinion of the
Building Official after arrival on the inspection site, the job is not ready or has not
progressed to a point where an inspection can be made properly, or if access is not
possible to perform the inspection, or if the job site has not been maintained free
from excessive construction debris, or if previous inspection comments or
requirements have not been complied with, an eighty dollar ($80.00) reinspection
fee maybe charged for the initial reinspect fee and one hundred dollars ($100.00)
maybe charged for all subsequent reinspection fees. No further inspections shall
be made until the reinspection fee has been paid.
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2. The owner or contractors are required to call the Building Department twenty-
four (24) hours in advance for the following inspections:
a. Footing: Before concrete is poured and after footing and pier excavation
has been completed and all form work and steel reinforcement is
complete.
b. Foundation Wall: Prior to placement of concrete when reinforcing steel is
required in a foundation.
c. Drain Tile: Before backfilling, after placement of footing drain tile, after
window wells are attached, gravel has been placed and the walls have
been damp-proofed or waterproofed.
d. Sewer Connection: Before any backfill and after house sewer has been
tapped into sanitary sewer.
e. Water Connection: Before any backfill and after installation of the service
pipe, main valve inside the building, and pressurization of the service line.
f. Electrical Service: At the time the electrical service is to be energized or
re-energized.
g. Underground Electrical: After underground electrical is installed and
before it is covered over.
h. Rough Electrical: Before any insulation, vapor barriers or wall finish is
applied and after the rough electric is complete. Wires must be pulled at
the time of inspection.
Exception: Wires need not be pulled at the time of inspection for
remodeling work or when otherwise approved.
Underground Plumbing: After under slab plumbing is installed and before
covering.
Rough Plumbing: Before any insulation, vapor barriers or wall finish is
applied and after the rough plumbing is completed.
k. Framing: Before any insulation, vapor barrier or wall finish is applied,
after rough electric, plumbing and HVAC are approved and the framing is
complete.
Wall flashing: Prior to the installation of the exterior facade or cladding.
m. Insulation: Before any interior wall finish is applied and after insulation
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and vapor barriers are completed.
n. Ceiling Inspection: Prior to the placement of suspended ceiling panels.
o. Concrete Slab: Before any concrete floor or garage slabs are poured, after
underground electric and plumbing are approved, and after insulation and
vapor barriers are installed.
p. Concrete Driveway: After stone base is set and formwork installed. A
proof-roll inspection of the driveway base may be required.
q. Asphalt Driveway: After stone base is set. A proof-roll inspection of the
driveway base may be required.
Public Sidewalk: After formwork is installed and prior to pour.
Ice and Water Shield: Prior to the installation of shingles or other roofing.
t. Screw or fastener inspection on fire rated assemblies.
u. Firestopping of through penetrations or joint systems.
v. Final Grading: After the submittal of a final topographic survey/grading
plat and the final installation of all sump pump and downspout discharges,
and prior to the placement of grass seed or sod.
w. Final Inspection: After all work is completed and building is to be
approved for issuance of certificate of occupancy.
x. Other: Any other inspection that maybe specifically required by the
Building Official.
3. Obstruction of Inspection: No work shall be done which will cover or obstruct
from view construction work scheduled for inspection which is not yet approved
by the Building Official.
4. Approval: As each stage or item of construction is approved, the approval shall be
recorded by the Building Official in his official records, thereby authorizing the
continuation of the work.
5. Right of Entry: In the discharge of duties, the Building Official shall have the
authority to enter at any reasonable hour any building, structure or premises in the
jurisdiction to enforce the provisions of this Title.
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15.00.100 STOP WORK ORDERS
A. Notice to Owner: Upon notice from the Building Official that work on any building or
structure is being prosecuted contrary to the provisions of this Title, or in an unsafe and
dangerous manner, such work shall be immediately stopped. The stop work order shall
be in writing and shall be given to the owner of the property involved, or the owner's
agent, or to the person doing the work, or shall be posted on the building or structure and
shall state in general terms, the condition which caused the violation. A two hundred
dollar ($200.00) fine will be unconditionally assessed. This fine shall be in addition to
any other fine(s) warranted or required by any other part of this code or the municipal
code of the Village of Lemont, and said fine must be paid in full at the Clerk's Office in
the Village Hall prior to the Stop Work Order being rescinded. Additional citations may
be issued at the Building Official's discretion, for any condition which violates Village
Ordinance and/or Building Codes.
B. Unlawful Continuance: Any person who shall continue any work after having been
served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to
remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to the penalties provided for in
Section 15.00.160.A of this Code (Ord. 0-39-01 § 3 (part), 2001).
15.00.110 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A. Occupancy Permit Required: No structures or additions thereto constructed, moved,
remodeled or reconstructed after the effective date hereof shall be occupied and used for
any purpose, and no land vacant on the effective date hereof shall be used for any other
use unless an occupancy permit shall first have been obtained from the Village certifying
that the proposed use or occupancy complies with all provisions of this Code.
B. Applications for Occupancy Permits: Every application for a building permit shall be
deemed an application for an occupancy permit. Every application for an occupancy
permit for a new or changed use of land or structures where no building permit is
required shall be filed with the Building Official and be in such form and contain such
information as the Building Official shall provide by general rule.
C. Issuance or Denial of Occupancy Permit: An occupancy permit shall be issued or written
notice shall be given to the applicant stating the reasons why a certificate cannot be
issued after the Building Official is notified in writing that the structure or premises are
ready for occupancy.
D. Inspections:
1. Inspections Prior to Issuance of Permit: No occupancy permit for a structure or
addition thereto constructed, moved, remodeled or reconstructed after the
effective date hereof shall be issued until such work has been completed,
including off-street parking and loading spaces, and the premises have been
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inspected by the Building Official and determined to be in full and complete
compliance with the plans and specifications upon which the issuance of the
building permit was based. No occupancy permit for a new use of any structure
or land shall be issued until the premises have been inspected by the building
Official and determined to be in full and complete compliance with all the
applicable regulations for the zoning district in which it is located.
2. Reinspection: If a building or any part thereof fails approval in its final inspection,
the violations of this Title or other ordinances shall be corrected by the contractor
and notice given the village that the building is ready for reinspection. The
standard for reinspections shall be the same as the standard for inspections.
E. Temporary Occupancy Permit: Between the dates of November 1 and April 1, a
temporary occupancy permit may be requested if the required landscaping cannot be
completed due to adverse weather conditions. The Building Official may also consider
issuance of a temporary occupancy during other than the above dates when a written
request showing reasonable cause has been submitted in advance.
The temporary occupancy permit may be issued upon receipt of a performance
bond, letter-of-credit, or cash bond (check) from the contractor, or owner, to the
Village and upon receipt of a temporary occupancy permit fee of five hundred
dollars ($500.00).
a. The above security shall be in the amount of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) for all lots with up to twenty-two thousand (22,000) square
feet and ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00) for all lots with more than
twenty-two thousand (22,000) square feet, or 125% of the contract price
for all outstanding work, whichever is greater.
b. The security will be held by the Village until all improvements are
completed in accordance with this Code.
c. The temporary occupancy permit fee of five hundred ($500.00) is
refundable upon the scheduling of the reinspection for and satisfactory
completion of the outstanding work for which the temporary occupancy
permit was issued within the timeframe listed on the temporary occupancy
permit.
2. A temporary occupancy permit may be issued to be valid for a period not to
exceed five (5) months from its date of issuance.
3. A temporary occupancy permit maybe extended beyond the maximum of five (5)
months specified above only when requested in writing and showing just cause as
to why said extension is necessary.
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F. Yielding of Occupancy: Occupancy of a building shall not be yielded to any person until
a certificate of occupancy has been posted. No person shall take occupancy of a building
without an occupancy permit having been issued.
G. Supplemental Requirements: Notwithstanding any provision in this Code to the contrary,
the following improvements and supplemental documentation shall be required prior to
the issuance of a final occupancy certificate:
1. All fees and charges due and payable to the Village shall be remitted.
2. The buffalo box (water shutoff) shall be adjusted to grade, accessible and
operable.
3. All public and private sidewalks on and adjacent to the lot shall be completed.
4. Driveway and approach paving shall be completed.
5. Any replacement or repair to damaged curbs and gutters, streets, sidewalk,
driveway or street lighting shall be completed.
6. -Prior to landscaping, all final grading within the lot and parkway areas shall be
completed. Two (2) copies of a final topographic survey shall be submitted
indicating the following:
a. All dimensions/elevations from Spot Survey shall be shown.
b. Finished grade elevations at the corners of the structure shall be labeled.
c. Elevations of all corners of the property shall be labeled.
d. Grading contours shall be shown and labeled. The elevation of all
drainage break points shall be labeled.
e. Location and elevation of the B-Box shall be shown.
f. Location and elevation of all existing utility structures on the lot shall be
shown.
g. Driveway slope and width at right-of--way line shall be shown.
h. Location and elevation of retaining walls and berms shall be shown.
i. Location and sizes of trees shall be shown.
j. Location and elevation of all storm water discharge points including those
for the sump pump and for all downspouts.
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k. Stamp or signature of an Illinois Registered Professional Land Surveyor or
Illinois Registered Professional Engineer shall be made including the date,
license number, and license expiration date.
7. All lot areas, including parkway areas on Village right-of--way not improved with
driveway or building structures shall be seeded or sodded.
8. Trees shall be planted within the parkway in accordance with the approved
species and installation guidelines of the Village Arborist and in accordance with
any related requirements found elsewhere within this code or the municipal code
of the Village of Lemont.
9. All other required landscaping shall be installed.
10. Address numbers shall be affixed to the building.
15.00.120 EMERGENCY MEASURES
A. Vacating Structures: When, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is actual and
immediate danger of failure or collapse of a building or structure or any part thereof
which would endanger life, or when any structure or part of a structure has fallen and life
is endangered by the occupation of the building or structure, the Building Official is
hereby authorized and empowered to order and require the occupants to vacate the same
forthwith. The Building Official shall post the building or structure as uninhabitable at
each entrance. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter such building or structure
except for the purpose of making the required repairs or demolishing the same.
B. Temporary Safeguards: When, in the opinion of the Building Official, there is actual and
immediate danger of collapse or failure of a building or structure or any part thereof
which would endanger life, the Building Official shall cause the necessary work to be
done to render such building or structure or part thereof temporarily safe.
C. Closing Streets: When necessary for the public safety, the Building Official may
temporarily close sidewalks, streets, buildings and structures, and places adjacent to such
unsafe structures and prohibit the same from being used.
15.00.130 OFF-STREET PARKING
All off-street parking and loading facilities, including driveways and pavement, shall be
constructed in accordance with all provisions contained in the Subdivision Regulations
Ordinance and the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Lemont, and such provisions are hereby
incorporated into the Building Code of the Village of Lemont by reference, as if fully set forth
herein.
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15.00.140 NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
A. Required: All houses, buildings and structures within the Village shall be numbered in
accordance with the regulations set forth by the Village.
B. Duty to Affix, Visibility: It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of every house,
building, or structure in the Village to have placed thereon, so as to be clearly visible
from the street, figures showing the number of the house, building, or structure. The
minimum height of letters and numbers shall be four inches (4") for all structures,
including one- and two-family residential structures, set on a visually contrasting
background.
15.00.150 CONSTRUCTION HOURS
No construction, erection, excavation, or any other process of building whatsoever, shall
be performed within the Village before the hour of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. or after eight
o'clock (8:00) p.m. Monday through Friday and before the hour of eight o'clock (8:00) a.m. or
after the hour of seven o'clock (7:00) p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
15.00.160 VIOLATION
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of this Chapter shall be fined not
less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for
each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which
a violation occurs or continues.
The fine assessed for the issuance of a violation resulting in the Stop Work Order must be
paid in full prior to the rescinding of the Order. Any issue which caused the issuance of the Stop
Work Order must be corrected, inspected and approved by a Building Official prior to paying the
fines.
A. Citations Authorized: Whenever the Building Official is authorized to issue a notice to a
person or corporation of a violation of any section or provision of the Lemont Municipal
Code (under Titles #8, 12, 13 and 15), the Lemont Building Code, and/or the Property
Maintenance Code, such Building Official or his/her designee, may, after having given
written warning, and, in lieu of the filing of a complaint in court, issue to such alleged
violator a citation:
Advising such person that he has violated a specified ordinance;
2. Requesting him to make payment in an amount applicable to such violation as
settlement of the violation claim, and;
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Informing him that upon failure to so settle, a complaint will be filed in the circuit
Court of Cook County charging him with such violation.
B. Settlement ofcitations -Amounts and Time:
1. Pursuant to such citation, the person so accused of such violation may settle and
compromise the violation claim in respect to such code violation by paying to the
municipality the applicable amount, within a period to be specified in the citation,
not more than ten days from the time the alleged offense was committed.
2. Such payment shall be made in accordance with the instructions contained in the
aforesaid citation, at the Lemont Village Hall, 418 Main Street, Lemont, Illinois
60439, who shall issue a receipt for the money so received and promptly remit the
amount to the Village Treasurer to be credited to the proper municipal fund.
C. Failure to Make Settlement -Final Notice: In the event that the person to whom the
citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation within ten (10) days as specified in
the citation, a final notice shall be mailed to him/her. When, in fact, the final notice has
been mailed, the violation may then be settled and compromised by paying two times the
violation amount within the time specified in the final notice.
D. Failure to Make Settlement -Complaint Issuance: In the event that the person to whom
the citation is issued fails to settle and pay the violation claim within the time specified in
the final notice (if one is mailed to him/her), then the Building Official is authorized to
cause the citation (Notice to Appear "P" Ticket) to be served upon the alleged violator,
and is authorized to file the same as a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County and
prosecute the same. The Official, as an alternative, may file a formal complaint in the
Circuit Court of Cook County in lieu of the citation.
E. Court Penalty -Settlement Before Court Date: In the event that payment is not made
within the time prescribed in the final notice and the citation or a complaint is filed in the
Circuit Court, payment of two times the violation amount will be accepted up to three
working days prior to the assigned court date. Otherwise, payment of any fine, lien and
costs shall be in such amounts as maybe determined and established by the Circuit Court,
but not to exceed the sum of seven hundred and fifty dollars ($750.00) for any one
violation.
F. Effect of Settlement -Restrictions: The payment of an amount as settlement, as set out in
this chapter, will not excuse securing of and the payment of a license fee provided for in
this code, or correction of the violation.
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Chapter 15.02
PERMIT FEES
15.02.010 BUILDING FEES:
A. New single family, duplex and townhouse building permit fees shall be as follows:
Building Permit and Inspection Fee .................................................................. $0.25 per ftz
(basement and garage included)
Minimum Charge $1,200.00
B. Permit fees for the construction of new multi-family/non-residential buildings or
additions to any existing buildings shall relate to the estimated construction value of the
building. The estimated construction valuation will be determined by the latest Building
Valuation Data Report as published in the Building Official and Code Administrators
(BOCA) Magazine or similar periodical. The unit costs for the different construction
types will be applied to the gross square footage of a building (including basements and
garages) to determine the valuation of the building for all structural, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, interior finish, normal site preparation including excavation and backfill,
overhead and profit. Plan review fees, architectural fees, cost of land and off site costs
are not included.
Any Building Valuation submitted by permit applicant that exceeds the computed
valuation will be utilized as the Building Valuation.
Permit fees for remodeling an existing building will be based on the estimated cost of the
contractor doing the work. Permit fees for moving buildings will be based on complete
value of the home after the move (excluding land).
Fee schedule for permit fees shall be:
BUILDING VALUATION/CONSTRUCTION COST
$0.00 and up to
$2,500.00 and up to
$4,000.00 and up to
$6,000.00 and up to
$8,000.00 and up to
$10,000.00 and up to
$12,500.00 and up to
$15,000.00 and up to
$17,500.00 and up to
$20,000.00 and up to
$25,000.00 and up to
$ 2,499.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 3,999.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 5,999.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 7,999.99 ...................................................................... $
$ 9,999.99 ...................................................................... $
$ 12,499.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 14,999.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 17,499.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 19,999.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 24,999.99 ....................................................................... $
$ 29,999.99 ....................................................................... $
50.00
75.00
100.00
125.00
155.00
200.00
225.00
250.00
300.00
350.00
400.00
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$30,000.00 and up to $ 39,999.99 .......................................................................$ 450.00
$40,000.00 and up to $ 49,999.99 .. .....................................................................$ 550.00
$50,000.00 and up to $ 74,999.99 .. .....................................................................$ 750.00
$75,000.00 and up to $ 99,999.99 .. .....................................................................$ 925.00
$100,000.00 and up to $ 124,999.99 .................................................................... $ 1,150.00
$125,000.00 and up to $ 149,999.99 .................................................................... $ 1,375.00
$150,000.00 and up to $ 174,999.99 ....................................................................$ 1,600.00
$175,000.00 and up to $ 200,000.00 ....................................................................$ 1,800.00
$200,000.00 and up to $ 999,999.99 ............................. $ 1,800.00 for first $ 200,000.00 +
$'7.50 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof) above $200,000.00
$1,000,000.00 and above .............................................. $7,750.00 for first $1,000,000.00 +
$6.25 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof) above $1,000,000.00
15.02.020 PLAN REVIEW FEES:
A. Outside Agency: Any and all plan reviews maybe performed by a third party agency.
All fees and charges related to the performance of this service shall be borne by the
permittee.
B. In House: Plan review for new construction and multi-family construction, including
additions will be assessed as follows:
Building (commercial and multi-family)
0 to 60,000 ft3 .......................................................................................................... $ 325.00
60,001 to 80,000 ......................................................................................................$ 400.00
80,001 to 100,000 .................................................................................................... $ 510.00
100,001 to 150,000 ..................................................................................................$ 585.00
150,001 to 200,000 ..................................................................................................$ 665.00
Over 200,000 per 10,000 or fraction thereof .............................................................$ 5.00
Mechanical ................................................................................. 0.25 x Building Fee
Electrical .................................................................................... 0.25 x Building Fee
Plumbing .................................................................................... 0.25 x Building Fee
Single Family/Townhomes ............................................................... $ 375.00/dwelling unit
Additional reviews, in excess of 2 ....................................................... $100.00 each
Remodeling/Additions ................................................................................... $250.00
C. A 20% fee (of the total "Outside Agency" fee) will be assessed for administrative
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processing fees. (Rev. 6-27-OS)
15.02.030 MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Construction Trailer .................................................................................................. $ 100.00
Driveways ................................................................................................................. $ 1.00.00
Lawn Sprinkler Systems -less than 75 heads ............................................................. $ 60.00
-Over 75 heads ..........................$30.00 each additiona150 heads or fraction thereof
Re-Roof (Residential Single Family Only) ................................................................ $ 50.00
Sewer/Water Repair .................................................................................................... $ 85.00
Sheds (120 Sq. Ft. or less) .......................................................................................... $ 85.00
Signs (Permanent) ................................................................. $1.25/sq. ft. - $50.00 minimum
Additional fee for electrical connection
Temporary Tents ......................................................................................................... $ 80.00
Commercial Occupancy Permit ................................................................................. $150.00
Permit fees for work not specifically listed above will be calculated on cost of
construction as specified per Section 15.02.010.
15.02.040 PLUMBING FEES:
A. New Construction
New single family, duplex and townhouse buildings ............................................... $ 325.00
Plumbing permit fees for new construction other than that listed above will be combined
with the building permit fee as figured in Section 15.20.O10.B of this chapter. This fee
will be based on total construction costs and include all structural, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, interior and exterior finishes and normal site preparation.
B. Except as provided above, the permit fees for plumbing work shall be as indicated in the
following schedule:
1. Three (3) fixtures or less ................................................................................. $ 60.00
2. Each additional fixture or opening ................................................................. $ 6.00
(Items to be counted as fixtures include, without limitation: water closets,
bidets, lavatories, bathtubs, hot water heaters, showers, kitchen sinks,
utility sinks, drinking fountains, urinals, ejector pits, sump pits, floor
drains, and dishwashing machines).
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3. Fire Sprinkler Systems:
100 heads or less ........................................................................................... $ 180.00
Over 100 heads ..............................+$60.00/additional 100 heads or fraction thereof
4. Lawn Sprinkler Systems:
75 sprinkler heads or less ................................................................................ $ 60.00
Over 75 sprinkler heads ...................+$30.00/additiona150 heads or fraction thereof
5. Water connection charges to connect to the Village water distribution system shall
be as follows:
a. Single Family ............................................................ $2,500.00/dwelling unit
b. Duplex, Town home, and Multi-Family ............. $2,500.00 per dwelling unit
c. Motels, Hotels, Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Buildings:
WATER SERVICE LINES
1" .................................................................................................... $ 2,500.00
1-1/4" up to and including 2" ......................................................... $ 3,000.00
2-1/2" up to and including 3" ......................................................... $ 4,500.00
4" .................................................................................................... $ 6,000.00
5" .................................................................................................... $ 7,500.00
6" .................................................................................................... $ 9,000.00
8" .................................................................................................. $ 10,500.00
10" or greater ................................................................................ $12,000.00
d. Connection charges shall not be applicable to any current water customer
who maybe connected to a water service line rather than directly to the
Village water system.
e. Water connection charges for any hotel, motels, institutional, commercial
or industrial building shall be waived if all the following conditions apply:
i. The water connection charge is solely related to an upgraded service
connection required for the installation of a fire sprinkler system.
ii. The building or structure was constructed prior to January 1, 1998
iii. A water service connection existed prior to January 1, 1998
6. Water Meters:
a. All meters ..............................................................................Cost plus installation
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b. Handling Fee ............................................................................................ $120.00
7. Sewer connection charges (connect to Village sanitary sewer system):
a. Single Family ........................................................................... $2,500.00/unit
b. Duplex, Town home, Multi-Family ......................................... $2,500.00/unit
c. Motels and Hotels ..................................................................$1,000.00/room
d. Institutional, Commercial and Industrial Buildings to be based on size of
water service lines and its population equivalents (PE). Connection
charges shall be as follows:
SEWER SERVICE LINES
1" ..................................................................................................... $2,500.00
1-1/4" up to and including 2" .......................................................... $4,320.00
2-1/2" up to and including 3" .......................................................... $6,480.00
4" and over ............................................................ $9,000.00 + $240.00 x PE
e. Connection charges shall not be applicable to any current sewer customer
who may be connected to a sewer service line rather than directly to the
Village sanitary sewer system.
15.02.050 MECHANICAL FEE SCHEDULE:
A. Mechanical permit fees for new construction will be combined with the building permit
fee. This fee will be based on total construction costs and include all structural, electrical,
plumbing, mechanical, interior and exterior finishes and normal site preparation.
B. Except as provided above, the permit fees for all mechanical work shall be as indicated in
the following schedule:
$0.00 and up to $15,000.00 ............................................................................. $50.00
$15,001.00 and over .......................... $50.00 + $50.00/$5,000.00 or fraction thereof
15.02.060 ELECTRICAL FEES:
A. New Construction
New single family, duplex and townhouse buildings ................................................ $325.00
Electrical permit fees for new construction other than that listed above will be combined
with the building permit fee as figured in Section 15.02.O10.B of this chapter. This fee
will be based on total construction costs and include all structural, electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, interior and exterior finishes and normal site preparation.
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B. Except as provided above, the permit fees for all electrical work shall be as indicated in
the following schedule:
1. Installations or alterations of electrical services:
0 to 200 ampere, 3 or 4 wire ............................................................................ $50.00
201 to 1,000 ampere, 3 or 4 wire ..................................................................... $75.00
Fees for services in excess of 1,000 amperes shall be computed on the basis of the
rating of the service disconnects installed, prorated according to the schedule
above.
2. New fixtures, sockets, or receptacles .................................................... $10.00/circuit
3. Minimum permit fee ........................................................................................ $50.00
4. For each motor or current-consuming device other than lighting fixtures:
One motor or current-consuming device ..................................... $ 10.00
.......
Each additional motor or current device ............................................... $ 5.00
S. Signs ........................................................................ $ 1.25/sq. ft. -minimum $50.00
Free standing signs requiring a separate service shall require an additional service
permit based on the fee schedule above.
15.02.070 GRADING FEES:
A. A grading review fee of six hundred fifty dollars ($650.00) shall be paid to the Village at
the time the building permit is issued for single family and townhouse construction.
Additional reviews will be assessed at a rate of $100.00 per additional review.
15.02.075 SITE DEVELOPMENT FEES:
A. Site Development Permit fees for new construction will be based on a combination of total
land area and a percentage of the approved Engineer's estimate of costs to complete the
site improvements, exclusive of any new building structures covered under a separate
Building Permit.
B. Fees for site development shall be assessed as follows:
1. Filing fees shall be collected at the time of permit application. No review will be
initiated prior to collection of the filing fee. Filing fees are non-refundable.
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Filing fees shall be as indicated in the following schedule:
Disturbed area under 0.5 acres ...................................$100.00 residential -single lot
Disturbed area 0.5 acres to 2.0 acres ..........................$250.00 residential -single lot
Disturbed area greater than 2.0 acres ..........................$250.00 residential -single lot
Residential subdivision ...................................... $100.00/acre (minimum $2,000.00)
Commercial development .................................. $750.00/acre (minimum $2,000.00)
2. Review and inspection fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the approved Site
Development Permit. Filing fees paid shall be credited to the assessed review and
inspection fees. Review and inspection fees shall be as indicated in the following
schedule:
Disturbed area under 0.5 acres ...................................$100.00 residential -single lot
Disturbed area 0.5 acres to 2.0 acres $250.00 residential -single lot
..........................
Disturbed area greater than 2.0 acres .................. $100.00/acre residential -single lot
Residential subdivision -Review ................. 2.5% of approved Engineer's Estimate
Residential subdivision -Inspection ............. 2.5% of approved Engineer's Estimate
Commercial development
Review & Inspection ............................ $750.00/acre plus 2.5% of approved
Engineer's Estimate for public infrastructure improvements
For the purposes of calculating acreage, fractions of a whole acre will be assessed
as one whole acre, except as described above for single residential lots.
4. Partial Site Development Permits maybe issued for portions of the total site
development work, as requested by the permittee, if approved by the Village.
Each partial Site Development Permit shall be charged an additional Filing Fee of
$500.00.
5. Review and inspection of work authorized under a Site Development Permit that
remains incomplete 24 months after issuance of permit is subject to additional fees
of $1,000/year (or part of a year thereof) or direct costs borne by the Village,
whichever is greater.
15.02.080 FEE REDUCTION FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS:
A. Not-for-profit corporations or associations shall not be required to pay the first five
hundred dollars ($500.00) and one-half of the fee in excess of five hundred dollars for
charges for zoning relief and building permit fees. The fee reduction shall not apply to
reimbursable expenses, consultant fees, water/sewer tap-on fees or other out-of-pocket
expenses.
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15.02.090 REINSPECTION FEES:
A. Whenever a reinspection is required due to incorrect, incomplete or inaccurate information
or construction, an additional fee of $80.00 for the first reinspection and $100.00 for all
subsequent reinspections will be charged. This fee shall be payable prior to the issuance
of a certificate of occupancy.
15.02.100 LATE FEES:
A. When construction has been started prior to the issuance of a permit for a new building
construction (i.e.; single family residence, town home, condominium, multi-family
structure, or new commercial construction), the normal permit fee as required by this
ordinance shall be increased by the amount of $1,000.00
B. When construction has been started prior to the issuance of a permit for other construction
(i.e.; shed, deck, fence, pool, etc.), the normal miscellaneous fee as required by this
ordinance shall be increased by the amount of $50.00.
15.02.110 REFUNDS:
If a permit is revoked or canceled prior to commencement of construction, the building permit
and inspection fee shall be refunded; less any costs incurred by the Village (i.e., plan reviews
and/or engineering reviews, etc.). Otherwise, no other refunds will be made.
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