Permit Application The Village of Oak Park 708.358.5430 Building & Property Standards 708.358.5441 fax 123 Madison St. [email protected] Oak Park, IL 60302 www.oak-park.us/building section I - GENERAL INFORMATION

Project Address Unit # Property Index #

Property/Building Owner’s Name Property/Building Owner’s Mailing Address

Property/Building Owner’s Phone # Property/Building Owner’s Cell Phone # Property/Building Owner’s E-mail Address section II - primary structure use Section iii - type of work Check only one Primary Structure Accessory Structure Site Single-family (detached) Check only one Check only one Check all that apply Single-family (attached) New New construction Fence Two-family Modification/new footprint Modification/new footprint Patio Three-family Modification/same footprint Modification/same footprint Four-family Remodel/new space Remodel/new space Five-family or more Remodel/existing space Remodel/existing space Driveway Commercial Remodel/exterior only Remodel/exterior only Pad Mixed-use Repair Repair Other Public Other Other Is the structure a condominium? Yes No Not applicable Not applicable Section IV - project details Project Description

Project Value $ Application is to correct a notice of violation? Yes No Section V - Contractor Information - List each applicable contractor name, address and phone number

General

Concrete (foundation)

Framing

Insulation

Drywall

Windows/Doors

Roofing

Masonry

Concrete (flat work)

Other Section VI - applicant Information I, the undersigned, certify that I have proper authority to apply for this building permit, that all contractors have consented to being listed and that all the information contained on this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Applicant Signature Applicant Printed Name Date

Applicant is: Building/property owner General Contractor Representative Tenant Other (describe) use only

Case # BLD Received by Received date 06/11 Building Permit Application Completion Guidelines

Permit applications are an important Definitions intended to update systems or materials step in managing your permit. The New construction: Any completely new that have become degraded due to normal information contained in the application building, including a structure that wear or minor damage and are small in helps administrative staff properly process is entirely torn down to the existing relationship to the entire system. the application, plan reviewers properly foundation and rebuilt. review the proposed work, and inspectors Other: This category is used for a type of properly track required inspections for the Modification/new footprint: Any work that does not fit well in any of the project. Using the general guidelines below modification to an existing structure that other categories. It should only be used in to complete a building permit application causes the amount of area on or in the rare cases. will help reduce processing time and make ground to change, whether more or less. your visit to Village Hall a more enjoyable Decks, porches and stairways that attach Not applicable: This category denotes experience. For more information or or abut to the structure are included in this that work is not being applied for on that question call 708.358.5430 or visit www. category. particular structure. oak-park.us/building. Modification/same footprint: Any addition Site: Site work includes fences, concrete, Section I – General Information added to or removed from an existing asphalt, pavers or similar flatwork such as Project address, property/building owner’s structure that does not require additional driveways, , patios, uncovered name, address and telephone number are foundation footprint, typically another decks/porches not attached to or abutting required fields. While the property index story built onto the existing structure. a structure, exterior swimming pools, hot number is not required, it may be needed Underpinning of the existing foundations tubs, , water features, retaining to confirm a permit address, typically for and dormers are included in this category. walls not for stairs serving a structure and condominiums. Cell phone and e-mail are other similar types of work. not required fields, but the applicant is Remodel/new space: Any remodel of a encouraged to provide these as additional residential dwelling unit that includes Section IV – Project Details means of contact. creating additional habitable space, The Project Description should include bathroom or toilet room. For example, a general description of the type of Section II – Primary Structure Use changing an existing basement from project, such as two-story addition and This section provides the use of the storage/utility use to bedrooms, family new detached garage, commercial primary structure on the property. The room or similar use would be included office tenant build-out or kitchen and work being applied for does not necessarily in this category, as would adding a new bathroom remodel. Technical details have to be on the primary structure, but toilet room to what was formerly a pantry should be provided on separate plans different codes may apply based on the or closet. Existing commercial spaces that or specifications. The Project Value primary structure use. Choose only one are modified would not be included this includes all work associated with the type of primary structure. category. project, such as building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and fire systems. Section III – Type of Work Remodel/existing space: Any interior The Application is to correct a notice of This section categorizes the work occurring remodel of an existing space. For violation check box is to specify if the on a specific building permit. Often a residential dwelling units, the remodel application is being submitted to correct a building permit application is submitted will not create new habitable spaces written notice of violation from the Village for multiple scopes of work on the same or additional bathrooms, although of Oak Park. Anyone correcting a violation property. The three sub-sections detail rearrangement of the existing spaces that is not related to a Village notice should work occurring on the primary structure, could occur. This category is used for check No. All fields are required. an accessory structure, and/or any site commercial tenant build-outs and work. The types of work for the primary remodels that are not new construction or Section V – Contractor Information and accessory structures are in a ranked modifications. List each contractor performing each order. For example, if you are adding an scope of work listed. When one contractor addition that has a new footprint, adding Remodel/exterior only: Any exterior is performing multiple scopes, they must a story onto the existing structure, and remodel to the existing structure. Such be listed for each scope. Any contractor remodeling some of the existing structure projects may include reroofing, siding, listed as doing roofing, must have an as one project, you should only check gutters, façade or storefront modifications, appropriate Illinois Roofing License. All Modification/new footprint because it and similar types of work. Window and other contractors must have a Village ranks higher on the list. When the building door replacement are also included in this of Oak Park contractor’s license. All permit application is submitted for an category. contractors must provide proper insurance. approved set of plans, the building permit will be assumed to cover all building work Repair: Work that involves restoring an Section VI – Applicant Information on the plans, unless the applicant clearly existing system or material to a sound or This section is used to provide information indicates that any particular element of the useable condition that does not change about the applicant and his/her project will not be performed. the use or arrangement of a space or area, relationship to the project. The applicant generally matching the condition prior to is responsible for assuring that the decay or damage. Repairs are typically application is submitted in good faith.