When is a Permit Required?
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Community Development at (708) 579-2320.
Determining Whether a Permit is Required
The following examples are presented as a guideline only to assist the homeowner in determining whether a building permit is required.
No Permit Required
- Add to or improve landscaping
- Install awnings or shades (residential only)
- Install storm doors or windows
- Insulate or weather strip
- Painting
- Replace existing flooring
- Replace existing furnace with same type
- Replace windows (same size)
Permit Required: Issued Over-the-Counter
- Add or replace a fence or section of a fence
- Add or replace gutters or downspouts
- Add or replace public walk or apron
- Add or replace siding
- Install central air conditioning
- Masonry or tuckpointing
- Repair or replace roof
- Resurface driveway
- Sewer repair or replacement
- Water service repair or replacement
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Permit & Review Required
- Add a bay window
- Add a fireplace
- Add or remodel a bathroom
- Add or replace private service walks, patios, or driveways
- Add, alter or enlarge a garage or breezeway
- Additions within 5% of maximum building coverage
- Any structural change to a building
- Construct an accessory building (shed)
- Enclose, replace, or add a porch or deck
- Finish a room in an attic or basement
- Install a burglar or fire alarm (Police Department)
- Install a swimming pool (both in-ground and above-ground)
- Lawn sprinkler systems
- Replace windows and/or doors if larger in size than original
- Room addition
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