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New Multi-Family Residence
For the construction of a new multi-family residence, see below for permit submittal requirements and for general construction information.
Application Requirements
- Permit Application Packet (PDF) - The documents below have been combined into one PDF file.
- Permit Application
- Non-Residential Zoning Worksheet
- Building Site & Utility Data Worksheet
- Water Service & Meter Worksheet
- Fire Protection – Letter of Understanding (separate Fire Protection permit required)
- Contractor of Record (Contractor License Requirements / Contractor License Application)
Application Fees & Deposits
- Permit Application Deposit - $1,000 - Due at time of permit application submission
- Building Construction and Inspection Fee - Due at time of permit pick-up
- Additional fees may apply at time of permit pick-up
Cost of Proposed Work |
Permit & Inspection Fees |
---|---|
Up to $5,000 |
$75 |
$5,001 - $25,000 |
$75 plus $11.50 per each $1,000 or fraction thereof in excess of $5,000 |
Over $25,000 |
$300 plus $10.50 per each $1,000 or fraction thereof in excess of $25,000 |
Drawing Requirements (To Be Submitted With Permit Application)
- Construction Documents - 6 rolled sets (see Architectural Drawing Requirements (PDF))
- Civil Engineering Drawings - 6 rolled sets (see Civil Engineering Submittal Guidelines (PDF))
- Plat of Survey - 4 copies (survey must be sealed and be “to scale”)
Separate Permit Requirements
The following may occur with the construction of a new single family residence and require a separate permit:- Tree Removal
- Fence
- Fire Protection (Fire Sprinkler System)
- Lawn Sprinkler (Irrigation)
- Back-Up Generator
- Elevator (PDF)
- Swimming Pool (Indoor or outdoor)
- Finish of Basement/Attic Space (PDF) (if not shown on the approved drawings for residence)
- Deck/Patio (if not shown on the approved drawings for the new residence)
Construction Submittal Requirements
The following will apply during the course of construction:- Permit Revision Application (PDF)
- Spot/Location Survey Approval (PDF)
- Energy Certificate and Instructions (PDF) (Included in permit documents returned to applicant upon permit pick-up)
Required Inspections
See Inspection Information For New Single Family Residence (PDF) for more information.- Final Inspection Checklists (Building (PDF), Electrical/Mechanical (PDF), Plumbing (PDF))
Additional Resources
- Insulation Change During Construction
- Basic Zoning Information (PDF)
- Typical Residential Building Construction Notes (PDF)
- Civil Engineering As-Built Requirements (PDF)
- Certificate of Occupancy Request (PDF)
- Energy Code (2015 IECC) Information
- Impervious Surface Fee Information (PDF)
- Impervious Surface Fee Map (PDF)
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Development & Planning Services
Physical Address
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: 847-664-4050Fax: 847-272-5068