Forms, Applications & Permits

Building permit applications and plans may be submitted electronically. Please see information on the submittal page for more details. 

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How to use a fillable form: 

  1. Click to open the application
  2. Complete the application
  3. Click the print icon to print and then sign - OR- Click the Save icon to save the completed document to your computer, print and sign
  4. Scan your completed, signed application and email it with any required submittals to: buildingpermits@glenellyn.org. In the email subject line include: Project Address and the Project Type
  1. Building Permit Applications, forms & guidelines
  2. Commissions Applications/Info
  3. Business Applications
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. Outside Links

Building Permit Applications

  1. WHAT APPLICATION TO USE
  2. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Building Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  3. Small Building Permit With Plan Review Application Fillable
  4. Banner Application Fillable (PDF)
  5. Building Permit Application (General) Fillable
  6. Commercial - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo/ Exterior Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  7. Contractor Listing Sheet Fillable
  8. Contractor Registration Announcement March-2020
  9. Commercial Alarm Permit Application
  10. Fence Permit Application and Guidelines Fillable (PDF)
  11. Food Service - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  12. Multi Family - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  13. Residential - New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  14. Residential Alarm Permit Application
  15. Residential Outdoor Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  16. Sanitary Sewer 50-50 Application (PDF)
  17. Sign Permit Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
  18. Tree Preservation Packet Fillable (PDF)
  19. Telecommunication Sites Application
  20. Work in Parkway or Right-of-Way Application
  21. Application for Exterior Alteration of Landmarked Property Fillable (PDF)

Forms & Guidelines

  1. 1 and 2 Family Zoning Worksheet Fillable (PDF)
  2. Adopted Building Codes, Ordinances and Applicable Regulations (PDF)
  3. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 -- Adopted Building Codes Ordinances and Applicable Regulations 092222
  4. Basement Remodeling Guideline
  5. Certificate of Building Height Compliance (PDF)
  6. Commercial Tenant Build-Outs - Preliminary Walkthrough Checklist
  7. Construction Rules of Conduct (PDF)
  8. Demolition Packet Fillable (PDF)
  9. Drainage Plan Review Requirements and Certification Fillable (PDF)
  10. EVCS Guideline
  11. Final Grading (Occupancy) Plan Requirements (PDF)
  12. Fire Alarm Guidelines - Existing Multi-Family Non-Sprinklered Buildings - rv 12-20
  13. Fire Protection Packet Fillable (PDF)
  14. Foundation and Height Certifications (PDF)
  15. Historic Preservation Maintenance and Alteration Guidelines (PDF)
  16. Irrigation Well Handouts (PDF)
  17. Knox Key Boxes
  18. Minimum Plan Review Submission Requirements 2021 (PDF)
  19. Plumbing Code Amendments (PDF)
  20. Project Submission Procedures (PDF)
  21. Procedure for Processing Prescribed Burns
  22. Required COMMERCIAL Building Permit Inspections
  23. Required FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT Building Permit Inspections
  24. Required RESIDENTIAL Building Permit Inspections (PDF)
  25. Requirements for Foundation Surveys and Height Certification Surveys
  26. Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements (PDF)
  27. Restaurant Build-Outs - Preliminary Walkthrough Checklist
  28. Schedule of Fees and Deposits 2020 (PDF)
  29. Shed Guidelines
  30. Site Development (Grading) Plan Requirements (PDF)
  31. Standby Generator Guideline
  32. Temporary Occupancy Policy (PDF)
  33. Underground Utility Protection Information J.U.L.I.E. Fillable (PDF)
  34. Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations - Commercial Fillable 2021
  35. Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations Residential Fillable 2021 (PDF)
  36. Work That Requires A Building Permit
  37. Basement Remodeling Guidelines (PDF)

Stormwater Documents

  1. Stormwater Certification Application
  2. Stormwater Permit Flow Chart