Frequently Asked Questions Regarding a Building Permit.
The following are examples of projects that may require a building permit or registration. If your proposed project is not on this list, please contact the Building Department at building@lake-villa.org or 847-356-6100 to see if a permit or registration is required.
Projects that require a building permit or registration
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All Kitchen and Bathroom Fixtures, Remove and Replace or Installing New Fixtures |
Furnace Replacement |
Heating Work - Any Changes or Additions |
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Installation of Wood Burning Stove |
Principal Structure |
Plumbing Work - Any Changes or Additions |
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Alterations/Additions |
Detached Garage |
Private Kennel Fence Areas |
Demolition |
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Lawn Sprinkling (Irrigation) System |
Driveway Installation - New or Resurfacing Existing Driveway |
Removing or Erecting Partition Walls |
Replacing or Changing Electrical Service |
Digging, Filling or Clearing of Property |
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Aluminum Soffit Overlay/Porch Ceiling Overlay |
Dumbwaiter, Escalator, Elevator |
Electric Lighting for Outside House/Yard |
Residential Television Tower/Satellite Dish |
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Moving, Raising, Shoring or Underpinning Structures |
Electric Work - Any Changes or Additions |
Retaining Wall on Lot Line |
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Canopies |
Finishing Basement (Build Out) |
Installation of Fireplace, etc. |
Installation of Kitchen Cabinets, etc. |
Installation of Windows in which the Opening needs to be Larger |
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Paneling of Interior Walls |
Tents over 1000 square feet |
Hot Tubs |
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Building or improving a Sea Wall |
Fuel Pump/Tank Above or Below Ground |
Seasons Room Enclosures |
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Parking Lots |
Accessory Structure 200 sq. ft. or larger (Deck, Gazebo, Shed, Pergola) |
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Commercial Window Replacement |
Radio Towers, Residential |
Commercial Re-roofing (Shingle Replacement) |
Pier |
Projects that don't require a building permit
| Replacing Sump Pump | Installing Hardwood Floor, Tile, etc. | Shrubs, etc. | |
| Aluminum Fascia, Window Covering | Installing Storm Doors, Storm Windows and Screens | Recreation Equipment | |
| Brick Paver Sidewalk, or Patio | Outdoor Solar Lighting for House | Repairing Roof up to 2 Square Shingles | |
| Concrete Slab, Sidewalk, Patio or Stoops | Painting House/Deck, etc. | Replacing Fire Alarms and Smoke Detection Batteries |
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