Frequently Asked Questions
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Community Development FAQs
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Community Development FAQs
To see if you need a permit for an upcoming project, please view our required permit lists for commercial or residential projects.
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Community Development FAQs
If all proper documentation has been submitted at the time of application submittal it will take 7-10 business days for a general building permit.
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Community Development FAQs
Email the Community Development email address, commdev@lwd.org.
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Community Development FAQs
- 2021 International Building Code, as amended
- 2021 International Existing Building Code, as amended
- 2021 International Residential Code, as amended
- 2021 International Fire Code, as amended
- 2021 International Mechanical Code, as amended
- 2021 International Fuel Gas Code, as amended
- 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, as amended
- 2021 International (Private) Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as amended
- 2014 Illinois Plumbing Code, as amended
- 2024 Illinois Energy Conservation Code
- 2018 Illinois Accessibility Code
- 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
- 2021 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- 2021 NFPA 70 - National Electric Code
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Community Development FAQs
The Village may have historical documents on your property. However, the best way to get a Plat of Survey is to hire a private surveyor.