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Commercial (Non-Residential) Permits
New Construction
- New Commercial Building - Construction of a new building
Addition and Alteration
- Addition - Increase in floor area of an existing building
- Interior Alteration - Change to the interior of an existing building
- Alteration - Northbrook Court (PDF) - Change to the interior of a Northbrook Court business
- Kiosk - Northbrook Court - New kiosk construction at Northbrook Court
- Exterior Alteration - See Addition for application requirements
- Alternative Energy Source - Installation of solar panels, geothermal, etc.
Demolition
- Interior Demolition - For interior demolition only (Separate Interior Demolition permit application not required if applying for an Interior Alteration permit)
Exterior / Yard
- Fence - New fence or fence replacement
- Lawn Sprinkler (PDF) - Underground irrigation system
- Site Work - Change is site grading or installation of retaining wall, swale, basin, etc.
- Tree Removal - Removal of trees located on private property
- Parking Lot Resurfacing/Re-striping (PDF) - Remove / replace, reconfiguration or new lot
- Sign Permit - New temporary or permanent signage
Mechanical, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer
- Mechanical (PDF) - New mechanical system or changes to an existing system
- Electrical (PDF) - Electrical upgrades or installation of new wiring, outlets, etc.
- Generator (PDF) - Backup power during an electricity outage
- Telecommunications Antennae (PDF) - New or replacement of antenna equipment
- Plumbing (PDF) - Plumbing upgrades or installation of new fixtures, etc.
- Sewer Repair (PDF) - Repair an existing sewer line
- Alternative Energy Source - Installation of solar panels, geothermal, etc.
Other Permit Types
- Elevator - Addition of or alteration to an elevator or lift system
- Fire Protection Systems - Requires separate permit submittal from projects shown above
To inquire about whether your project will require a permit or for questions regarding these permit types, please contact the Development and Planning Services Department at 847-664-4050.
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Development & Planning Services
Physical Address
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-664-4050Fax: 847-272-5068