A permit is required for the installation of a hard surface tennis court, basketball court, etc. Please see below for permit submittal requirements and for general construction information.

Application Requirements

• Permit Application Packet - The documents below have been combined into one PDF file.
  1. Building Permit Application
  2. Zoning Worksheet - Recreational Facilities/Sport Courts
  3. Contractor of Record (Contractor License Requirements / Contractor License Application)

Application Fees & Deposits

• Building Construction and Inspection Fee - $65 (Minimum amount due at time of permit pick-up)
• Impervious Surface Fee - $1.60 per square foot of additional surface for most properties
• Plan Review Deposit - $60 (Due at time of permit submission)
• Additional Fees may apply at time of permit pick-up

Drawing Requirements (Submitted With Permit Application)

• Civil Drawings (if over 400 square feet of impervious surface) - 4 rolled sets (see Civil Engineering Submittal Guidelines)
• Construction Documents - 3 copies (If applicable)
• Plat of Survey* - 3 copies

*The following needs to be clearly shown upon the plat:

• Footprint of proposed new pavement, with dimensions
• Type of material (indicate concrete, asphalt or brick pavers)

Required Inspections

The following inspections are to be scheduled by contacting 847/664-4050. You will need to specify the property address and permit number:

1. Base Inspection
2. Final Inspection

Additional Information

• Impervious Coverage Information
• Impervious Surface Coverage Map