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Building Permit Application

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  1. 1. Step One
  2. 2. Step Two

  • Step One

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    8. Community Development Department
      3S258 Manning Avenue, Warrenville, IL 60555, Ph.: 630-393-9050 www.warrenville.il.us
    10. E-permit Application
      Select Application Type
    12. Introduction to Applying For Permits
      More information about permits
      Welcome to the City of Warrenville E-Permit page. If you looking for further information regarding permits, please click the above link. If you are ready to apply for a permit then select the appropriate application for your proposed project in Section 1. The Permit Application for Construction or Use is the application to select unless a specific project is listed within Section 1. Upon completing the application, click the submit button and your permit will be processed. When all the proper documents are submitted, most permits can be approved in about two weeks or less. Payment is made in person when the permit is picked up. A separate permit application is required for each project.
    16. Section 1: Select an application
      Select the appropriate permit application for your proposed project. The Permit Application for Construction or Use is the most common selection
    18. Permit Application for Construction or Use
      This option is for most projects including new construction, repairs, and alterations
    19. Open Burning request
      Open Burn Permit
      This option is only for requesting permits involving bonfires, ecological burns, or other permit open burns.
    21. Solar PV System
      Solar Energy Permits
      This option is for parties intending to install a Photo-voltaic or Solar Energy system on private property
    22. Park and Facility Use Permit
      Facilities Use Application
      This application is required in order to rent City-owned parks or facilities.
    24. Certificate of Occupancy
      Certificate of Occupancy
      This option is for obtaining a commercial Certificate of Occupancy due to a change of use, tenant, or ownership.
    25. Electrical Contractor Registration
      Electrical Contractor Registration Application
      This option is for electrical contractors registering to do electrical work in the City of Warrenville. General or Electrical contractors may also register in the Permit Application for Construction for Use application in conjunction with a specific project.
    27. Section 2: Property, Contact, and Owner Information
      This section provides us with the location and contact information of your project.
    33. The Applicant is the contact person for the proposed project. All correspondences will be directed to the Applicant
    45. City staff will communicate approvals or questions through this email address.
    46. If text number is provided staff will notify you via text in lieu of email when your permit is approved.
    50. Property Ownership*
      Check only one
    52. Type "Self" if same as Applicant.
    55. Type "Same" if same as Applicant Address
    60. Required if leasing property
    63. Section 3: Project information
      This section provides us with an understanding of your project and the scope of work. Please provide sufficient detail in the "Project Description " box.
    65. New, Repair, Demolition, etc.
    66. Materials & Labor Cost
    67. Provide square feet of new new construction project or alteration area.
    69. Provide a brief description to help us understand the scope of your project.
    71. NOTE! Permit will not be processed until required documents have been received by the Building Department. Whenever possible submit original PDF as scanned documents may not be measurable for staff review. If submittal requires additional files, use the Additional Document Upload box below.
    73. Please use the "Additional Documents" boxes below for additional files.
    83. Paper copies
      In the event you are unable to submit documents through this application please checkbox indicating that you will be submitting support documents in person or delivery service (USPS, FedEx, Etc.).
    85. Use this space for other comments or questions.
    87. Documents for Warrenville Fire Protection District
      Currently, the Warrenville Fire Protection District is not set up for accepting electronic plan reviews. Commercial projects often require a review by the Warrenville Fire Protection District. Applicants applying for permits to add, alter, repair or a commercial structure are required to submit documents in paper form to the Fire District.
    91. Section 4: Contractor Information
      This section for contractor information. If homeowner is doing the work, type self in contractor name and proceed to Section 4.
    93. General Contractor *
      Select one of the three options.
    106. Electrical Contractor Information
      Electrical Contractors are required to by registered with the City of Warrenville. You may use the link at the bottom of this section if electrical contractor is NOT registered with the City of Warrenville.
    108. Electrical Contractor
    110. Homeowner doing electrical work verification
    124. Registration Form
      Electrical Contractor Registration Link
      Link will open a new page, so you will not lose your information on this form unless you close your browser after completing the electrical contractor application. Electrical registration can be done separately from this application but the permit will not be approved until the electrical is registered with Warrenville. If the electrician is registering separately from this application, please indicate that.
    126. Electrical registration can be done separately from this application, however, the permit will not be approved until the electrical contractor is registered with Warrenville. If the electrician is registering separately from this application, please indicate that in the box above.
    130. Plumbing Contractor
      Plumbing Contractors must provide a copy of current Illinois plumbing license and a Letter of Intent as required by the State of Illinois.
    132. Homeowner doing plumbing verification
    151. Roofing Contractor
      Roofing contractors must provide an Illinois State Limited or Unlimited Roofing License
    153. Homeowner doing work verification
    164. Contracted roofer are required by State law to provide their license number on the permit.
    168. Section 5: Permit Agreement
      By initialing and dating, the applicant agrees to the conditions of the permit.
    170. Permit Process
      Most permits are reviewed and issued within two weeks of the Building Division recieving all the approved documents. Projects requiring engineering, zoning, and/or fire protection reviews may take longer. Failure to submit all required documents for the plan review will cause delays in the review process. Applicants will be contacted via email. Permits not picked up within 180 days of approval are considered expired and will be disposed of.
    172. Fees:
      To be calculated and are due at permit issuance.
    174. Permit Validity:
      180 days from issuance, unless proof of ongoing work progression is provided. If project is not complete prior to expiration date, the applicant may provide a written request for one extension. Failure to submit a written request for an extension will result in an automatic expiration. Expired permits may require completion permits with an additional 25% fee charged.
    176. Acknowledgement:
      By executing this document Property Owner/Applicant acknowledges his/her understanding that (i) the City typically attaches specific Permit Conditions or Building Code Review Compliance Requirements to issued Permits, of which the Owner must comply, (ii) all applicable City Permit fees are due and payable, and (iii) all required City inspections are to be scheduled by the applicant and performed by the City.
    178. Owner and applicant signatures will be required for permit issuance.