Village Services :: The Village of Oak Brook, Illinois

The Bond and Fee Schedule is approved by the Village Board and is updated annually. It can be used to help estimate building permit fees and bonds when required. Click here to view the current schedule.

The Community Development Department for the Village of Oak Brook is responsible for issuing permits and assuring compliance with the Village Zoning, Building, Electric, Plumbing and Property Maintenance Codes. Village residents and builders must obtain a building permit prior to beginning any project. This does NOT represent a comprehensive list. To be sure that a permit is/is not required, Please contact the Community Development Department for verification.

LOCATION: Building permit applications are available at the Community Development Department located at 1200 Oak Brook Road (just east of Jorie Blvd, on the north side of Spring Road and 31st Street). They are also available online (follow the "Application/Form/Building Permit" link at the top of this page.

HOURS: Our office is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

PHONE: General Information line is 630-368-5101 to call for additional information relating to the building permit and inspection process. The Department Directory can be accessed by calling 630-368-5100.

To ensure the building permit process runs smoothly, it is advised that you contact the Department prior to making application to ascertain what the submittal requirements are for the project you wish to undertake. (See below for General Information and Building Permit FAQ's). Once your permit has been reviewed and is approved for pick-up, a member of the Department will contact you. With every approved permit, you will receive a permit card, which must be posted on the job/construction site along with any approved plans. As construction proceeds, periodic inspections are conducted to ensure that the project is built safely and is consistent with all Village codes and ordinances.

General Information
Building Permit Applications - FAQ's

The following information is to help answer the most frequently asked questions regarding the permit process in Oak Brook. If you still have questions after reading this general information, please contact the Community Development Department (formerly referred to as the Building Department) Monday-Friday at 630-368-5101 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Department Directory 630-368-5100)

A building inspector can best answer specific code questions at 630-368-5102. Follow the link to access the adopted Building Codes (scroll down to Title 10 for the Building Regulations) and the Permit and Bond Fees Schedule.

BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS (INCLUDES ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS:

· Two (2) sets of architectural drawings are required; plans that are LARGER THAN 24" X 36" will NOT be accepted. One set will be returned after they have been reviewed and approved. On the plans include all building and lot square footages - dimensions and scale should be on each drawing.

· A completed General Permit Application listing all subcontractors. It must be signed by the Property Owner or Agent (General Contractor/Architect). All appropriate information is to be filled and must include the PIN (permanent index number). They must also include square footage, height, and cubic content. Note: Incomplete applications cannot be accepted and will be returned to the applicant. This includes all applications with subcontractor names and addresses. If all the information is supplied as requested, the complete permitting process generally takes between 7-21 working

· All other pertinent applications for electrical work & plumbing work require a separate permit application, which is to be completed and submitted with the General Permit application if required. Additional permits could include, Electric, Plumbing, Sign, Water, Engineering, etc. DO NOT SUBMIT SEPARATELY.

· Any low voltage work, phone or data systems, etc., require a separate application and submittal processing fee.

· Under certain circumstances, a Plat of Survey and/or Engineering Permit applications are required for some commercial and residential construction (e.g. new construction, accessory buildings, parking decks, additions, decks, exterior alterations, fencing, flood plain areas, lawn sprinklers, pools, etc. (Note: Call the Community Development Department for a determination).

NEW CONSTRUCTION and DEMOLITION PERMITS - Contact the Community Development Department at 630-368-5101 for information on these Application Packets. Meetings are required prior to the submittal of these permits.

FEES - Permit Application Submittal Fee - Permit Fees - Cash Bonds: There is a non-refundable submittal-processing fee required to process all permit applications and is required at time of submittal. After the plan review is completed, you will be notified of the actual building permit fee and any required bonds. Checks or Cash only (credit cards are not accepted). Checks should be made payable to "Village of Oak Brook." Click here for Fee Schedule.

Fire Alarm Permits and Fire Sprinkler Permits - Requires a separate application and fee. Applications are reviewed and issued by the Fire Prevention Bureau - General Contractors should check to determine if the extent of commercial renovations being done would require fire alarm and/or sprinkler drawings by the Fire Prevention Bureau before occupancy. (Commercial only) Applications are available at the Fire Prevention Bureau, 630-368-5220.

INSPECTIONS (Structure/Electrical/Concrete) are done on a daily basis and must be requested at least one day before the date of the inspection. Inspections are scheduled by calling 630-368-5101 during regular department hours (8-4 M-F) - Voice Mail requests are NOT accepted. Specific times for inspections are not given. To request an inspection, you will need to know both the address and the permit number of the job. Inspectors set the time for their own schedule on the morning of inspections. If you need to meet the inspector at the site, or if timing is critical to your job, you will need to call the inspector on the morning of your inspection at 630-368-5102. These calls are taken between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. only. On occasion, due to the volume of inspections, scheduling desired times are not always possible.

Plumbing Inspections Plumbing inspections are done on Mondays and Wednesdays ONLY and are usually between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. These can be scheduled the same day, if the request is received before 9:00 a.m.

Stocking/Final inspections are required before stock can be delivered and before tenants/residents occupy the space or structure in ANY manner. These inspections may require the posting of a cash bond by the tenant or property owner. Call for specific information at least 1 (one) week prior to scheduling these inspections. This also includes Fire Prevention inspections when applicable and are scheduled through the Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-368-5220.

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:

Architect Seals (Illinois only) - Required, if the cost of the job exceeds $10,000, an Illinois architect's seal is required on each page.

Business Licenses - Not Required

General Contractors Licenses - Not Required

Licenses Required - Copy of a current State Plumbing and Roofing Licenses. Other municipalities' business licenses are not acceptable.

Surety Bonds - Not Required

Commercial Building Approvals - Plans for work at Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook Promenade, Clearwater, as well as many other shopping centers in the Village require a stamp of approval from the applicable shopping center management on both sets of plans prior to submittal. If the stamp is missing, the plans will not be accepted.

Residential Exterior Review Approvals - Homes located in subdivisions with an Architectural Review Committee should have their plans reviewed by those committees to insure compliance with the Subdivision Covenants. This includes new homes and any exterior changes such as decks, fences, garages, pools, room additions, sheds, play yards, etc. Some subdivisions requiring an architectural review are: Brittwood Creek, Briarwood Lakes, Brittwood Creek, Brook Forest, Chateaux Woods, Covington Court, Forest Glen, Ginger Creek, Heritage Oaks, Hunter Trails, Merry Lane, Midwest Club, Old Oak Brook, Robin Hood Ranch, Saddle Brook, Steeplechase, Sue Boon, Timber Trails, Trinity Lakes, West Oak Brook, and Yorkshire Woods. Check the Subdivision Covenants that were received at time of closing to determine whether an architectural review is required.

Architectural Plan Requirements - Two (2) sets. Plans larger than 24"x36" will NOT be accepted. One set will be returned after they have been reviewed and approved. Include all building and lot square footages - dimensions and scale should be on each drawing. Each page is to be stamped and sealed by an Illinois licensed architect for all jobs at or exceeding $10,000.

Private Wells - The DuPage County Health Department must be notified prior to the release of any residential demolition or residential addition permit applications regarding wells. Call DuPage County at 630- 682-7979 ext. 5112 prior to submitting application.

Sign Permits - All exterior signage, site work, etc. require separate permits. Illuminated signs also require an Electric application. Sign Regulation Ordinance and Handicapped Sign Diagrams

Fire Prevention Inspections are arranged by contacting the Fire Prevention Bureau at 630-368-5228.

Elevator drawings, along with the General permit and Electric applications, are to be sent to Elevator Inspection Services Inc., 5 Stratford Court, Indian Head Park, IL 60525, Attn. Frank Cervone for approval. His phone number is 708-784-9438.

Food Handling - Any construction that involves food handling must receive approval from the DuPage County Health Dept. before the Community Development Department will approve the permit. Call 630-620-3350 for further information. (Commercial only)

JULIE - The following colors will be used by utility companies when marking the location of underground lines with either paint or flags or a combination of both:

JULIE COLORINGS
Gas, Oil, Petroleum		Sewer
Water		Communication, Telephone, TV
Proposed Excavation		Temporary Survey
Reclaimed Water		Electric

It is important to note that some service lines extending from the property easement to the house belong to the homeowners and as such are considered privately owned. JULIE member companies DO NOT locate privately installed lines or facilities such as house to garage or out building, gas lights, gas grills, pool heaters, etc.

For more information, you can access the JULIE website : www.illinois1call.com

Local Code Amendments and the Zoning Ordinance can be accessed at the following link: Village Code (scroll down to Title 10 to the Building Regulations and local amendments). The index will be in the upper left hand corner. Choose Title 10 Building Regulations. All codes and local amendments are in this title as well as the Fee Schedule (10-4-1). Choose Title 13 for the Zoning Regulations.

NOTE:

Fire/Burglar Alarm supervision at the Oak Brook Communications Center requires a separate permit application and fee. Applications are available at the Police Department - 630-368-8702

Engineering Only Permits can be obtained directly from the Engineering Department - 630-368-5130

Water Meter or Water Service contact the Public Works Department -630-368-5270

Sanitary Sewers: Sanitary sewers that serve individual homes or commercial properties are either maintained by the Flagg Creek Water Reclamation District - 630-323-3299 or the Downers Grove Sanitary District - 630-969-0664. Should you experience a sanitary backup or have concerns regarding sanitary service, you should call whichever district services your property.

The Building Regulations are Title 10 of the Village Code. Follow this link, then scroll down to Title 10 for the Building Regulations.