Building and Permitting


Call or click JULIE before you dig, 811 or 1-800-892-0123 Building Permit Application (PDF) General Building Information for New Residences and Additions (PDF) Important Security Deposit Information (PDF) New Residence Occupancy Request Form (PDF) Applicant’s Checklist for New Single- Family Residence Permit (PDF) Applicant’s Checklist for Residential Addition Permit (PDF) Applicant’s Checklist for Inground Swimming Pool Permit (PDF) Applicant’s Checklist for Other Residential Permits (PDF) Building Permit Fee Schedule (PDF) New Stormwater Permit Application (PDF) Tree Removal Permit (PDF)	The Building Department is responsible for enforcing the Village of Long Grove’s currently adopted building codes, Village amendments to the code, and Village ordinances as they pertain to all residential and commercial construction within the Village. In order to ensure and maintain the high quality of building workmanship which is so attractive to current and future residents, the Building Department requires a building permit for most types of building projects, whether they be new or improvements to existing building or property (the exceptions being strictly decorative work such as painting, new carpeting, etc.) The documents on this web page are provided as a guide to permit applicants, detailing minimum permit requirements and general building information. Sample residential projects requiring a building permit: New Residence Addition to Existing Residence Garage Demolition Interior Alterations /Remodeling Exterior Siding Re-roof New Windows (if change in dimensions or location) Exterior Deck Patio Walkway (any flatwork) Gazebo or Pergola Storage Shed Lawn Irrigation (new or expansion of existing) Retaining Wall Landscape Lighting Driveway (new, expanded or repaved) Driveway Monuments Culvert Septic Tank Replacement Swimming Pool (in-ground or above-ground) Hot Tub or Spa All new commercial buildings, or alterations thereof, always require a building permit. This list is not all-inclusive; property owners, residents and contractors are advised to consult the Building Department prior to beginning any construction. The penalty for starting work without a permit is double the permit cost. Please remember that the Building Department’s primary concern is to protect residents’ and the public’s health, safety and welfare. This begins with plan examination and permit issuance and continues with professional inspections throughout the various stages of construction. The Village of Long Grove looks forward to working in cooperation with property owners, residents and business owners to hopefully avert potential safety hazards while ensuring quality workmanship in line with the character of our lovely village! Before you begin . . . . . . protect yourself; know your consumer rights. Please review these valuable consumer rights documents from the Illinois Attorney General’s office, Know Your Consumer Rights (PDF) and Home Repair and Construction (PDF). For more information, visit www.IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov.

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