Village of
Sheridan, IL
"Gateway to the Lower Fox River Dells"
Village Hall Hours
Monday-Friday 7-3PM
815-496-2251
Building Codes
1. International Building Codes
The International Building Code, The International Residential Code and The International Existing Building Code, 2018 editions, are adopted except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
2. Illinois Codes
The Illinois Life Safety Code, the State of Illinois Plumbing Code, the Illinois Energy Conservation Code, the Illinois Radon Resistant Construction Act and the Illinois Accessibility Code (for non-residential structures, are adopted in their current editions and as hereinafter amended and updated except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified or amended.
3. Additions, Deletions and Modifications
a. To the extent Illinois Codes have similar provisions to the International Codes, the Illinois Codes shall apply.
b. Code inspections are not required for remodeling except for remodeling that involves foundations, roofs, siding, new plumbing, new electrical lines, or solar installation.
4. Enforcement.
a. The Village Building Inspector(s), with the assistance of the Village Engineer, shall be responsible for inspections and the interpretation of building codes any building within the 100 year floodplain. The Building Inspector shall work with Village Marshall for compliance and enforcement.of building codes and floodplain regulations.
b. The owner or builder required to obtain a building permit shall certify that all construction will fully comply with all of the requirements of the Villages adopted building codes.
c. All non-residential projects will be subject to outside professional review and the cost of the review will be included in addition to the standard building permit fee. Any required as built/construction completion documentation must be submitted prior to issuance of any certificate of occupancy.
d. Any person who commences any work requiring a permit but fails to obtain a permit before starting permit required work shall be charged double the amount of fees.
5. Work Hours
Any construction subject to a building permit shall not commence before 7:00 a.m. and shall cease by 7:00 p.m.
6. Village Delinquency
The cost of a building permit or occupancy permit shall be increased by any outstanding sewer use charges or other Village charges or delinquencies. The Village President or Finance Committee Chairperson may authorize the issuance of a permit without full payment.
7. Occupancy Permit
An occupancy permit is required to occupy the site of work requiring a building permit. Upon written request the building permit applicant, the Building Inspector is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy prior to the completion of a final occupancy permit provided the applicant demonstrates occupancy with not endangering life or public welfare. Any temporary certificate of occupancy may be revoked if conditions are not complied with as determined in writing by the Building Inspector. Any temporary occupancy shall terminate upon the termination set for the building permit.
Building Permits Are Required!
No person shall commence any new construction or an additional structure to an existing building (including a porch or deck) destruction, exterior improvement, subdivision of land, or other development without first obtaining a building permit.
The application for a building permit shall be accompanied with the following information:
(1) Two copies of building plans which shall include the identification of any needed exterior finishes
(2) Two copies of a line drawing or plat illustrating the boundaries of the lot, the location of all improvements, and the location of any proposed improvements
(3) A copy of the applicant's deed, tax bill or other document indicating ownership interest in the subject property
Building permit applications are available at Village Hall or download below.
Building Permit Application
Reroof/Reside Application
Completed building permit applications shall be personally delivered to Village Hall. The Building Inspector shall determine if the application illustrates compliance with the Ordinance. Building Inspector will determine the fee and it will be due upon receipt of an approved Building Permit. Anyone who decides to cancel their permit application after the Building Inspector has already completed a site inspection, then they will be responsible for the cost of the Building Inspector's time and refunded the balance.
Please allow up to 10 days for the application to be processed prior to receiving a Building Permit - some projects may take longer.
It is the owner's responsibility to check the setback requirements prior to building. Complete Zoning Ordinances are available for review at Village Hall or at Robert W. Rowe Public Library. You may also use the following link to access the Zoning Ordinance book.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED MEETING MINUTES
Allowable Accessory Uses Include (but not limited to):
- Terraces
- Awnings and Canopies
- Steps not over 4 feet in height
- Arbors and Trellises
- Fences and Walls
- Breezeways and Open Porches
- Children's Playhouse
- Garden House or Private Greenhouse
- Garage, Shed, Carport, or Storage Building
- Outdoor Swimming Pool (with water capacity greater than 1,000 gallons)
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