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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:
- Click to open the application
- Complete the application
- 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
- 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
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Building Permit Applications
- WHAT APPLICATION TO USE
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) Building Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Small Building Permit With Plan Review Application Fillable
- Banner Application Fillable (PDF)
- Building Permit Application (General) Fillable
- Commercial - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo/ Exterior Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Contractor Listing Sheet Fillable
- Contractor Registration Announcement March-2020
- Commercial Alarm Permit Application
- Fence Permit Application and Guidelines Fillable (PDF)
- Food Service - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Multi Family - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Residential - New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Residential Alarm Permit Application
- Residential Outdoor Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
- Sanitary Sewer 50-50 Application (PDF)
- Sign Permit Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Tree Preservation Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Telecommunication Sites Application
- Work in Parkway or Right-of-Way Application
- Application for Exterior Alteration of Landmarked Property Fillable (PDF)
Forms & Guidelines
- 1 and 2 Family Zoning Worksheet Fillable (PDF)
- Adopted Building Codes, Ordinances and Applicable Regulations (PDF)
- EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2023 -- Adopted Building Codes Ordinances and Applicable Regulations 092222
- Basement Remodeling Guideline
- Certificate of Building Height Compliance (PDF)
- Commercial Tenant Build-Outs - Preliminary Walkthrough Checklist
- Construction Rules of Conduct (PDF)
- Demolition Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Drainage Plan Review Requirements and Certification Fillable (PDF)
- EVCS Guideline
- Final Grading (Occupancy) Plan Requirements (PDF)
- Fire Alarm Guidelines - Existing Multi-Family Non-Sprinklered Buildings - rv 12-20
- Fire Protection Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Foundation and Height Certifications (PDF)
- Historic Preservation Maintenance and Alteration Guidelines (PDF)
- Irrigation Well Handouts (PDF)
- Knox Key Boxes
- Minimum Plan Review Submission Requirements 2021 (PDF)
- Plumbing Code Amendments (PDF)
- Project Submission Procedures (PDF)
- Procedure for Processing Prescribed Burns
- Required COMMERCIAL Building Permit Inspections
- Required FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT Building Permit Inspections
- Required RESIDENTIAL Building Permit Inspections (PDF)
- Requirements for Foundation Surveys and Height Certification Surveys
- Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements (PDF)
- Restaurant Build-Outs - Preliminary Walkthrough Checklist
- Schedule of Fees and Deposits 2020 (PDF)
- Shed Guidelines
- Site Development (Grading) Plan Requirements (PDF)
- Standby Generator Guideline
- Temporary Occupancy Policy (PDF)
- Underground Utility Protection Information J.U.L.I.E. Fillable (PDF)
- Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations - Commercial Fillable 2021
- Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations Residential Fillable 2021 (PDF)
- Work That Requires A Building Permit
Stormwater Documents
Boards & Commissions Applications & Information
- Administrative Zoning Variation Request Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Annexation Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Application for Commission Pre Application Meeting Fillable
- Application for Exterior Alteration of Landmarked Property Fillable (PDF)
- Construction Necessitated Zoning Variation Packet (PDF)
- Development Application Review Process
- Exterior Appearance Review Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Historic Preservation Awards Nomination Form FILLABLE
- Landmark Nomination Form FILLABLE
- Land Transfer, Lot Consolidation, or Two-Lot Subdivision Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Major Subdivision Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Minor Subdivision Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Mural Review Application Packet FILLABLE 012220
- Planned Unit Development Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Sign Variation Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Special Use Permit Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Stormwater Variation Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Zoning Code Variation Guidelines for Particular Hardship and Practical Difficulty Criteria (PDF)
- Zoning Map and Code Text Amendment Packet Fillable (PDF)
- Zoning Variation Request Packet Fillable (PDF)
Business Applications
- Administrative Approval to Allow an Existing Business to Remain as Nonconforming Special Use
- Business Registration Fillable
- Live Entertainment Application Fillable
- Outdoor Beautification Display Application Fillable
- Outdoor Cafe License Agreement Application Packet Fillable
- Regulations for Business Promotional Activities Brochure
- Temporary Dining Platform License Agreement Application Packet FILLABLE
- Vendor Cart License Agreement Application Packet Fillable
- Wind Enclosure License Agreement Application Fillable