VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
A5 Single Family Residential Basement or Attic Date Stamp
Address: _______________________________
For the finishing of any existing basement or attic. This permit type does not include review for any structural
changes.
Application Requirements:
Permit Application Deposit of $100
Form 1.1 - Permit Application
Form 2.4 Zoning Worksheet Residential (Needed for Attic Finish Only)
Form 3.1 - Building Site & Utility Data Worksheet
Form 3.2 - Water Service & Meter Worksheet
Form 5.1 - Fire Protection Letter of Understanding
Form 6.2 - Contractor of Record
Drawing Requirements: (to be submitted with permit application)
Construction Drawings
4 copies
FORM 1.1
VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
Permit Application
Permit Address__________________________________________________ Application Date: ______________
Property Type (check one): Single Family Residential Multi-Family
Commercial/Retail Office Industrial
Other:________________________________________________________________
Description of Work _____________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Estimated Construction Value $ ______________________________ (required)
Primary Contact Information (note: all review correspondence will be emailed to the primary contact)
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________
Email ____________________________________________________________ please print clearly
Phone __________________________________________________________ Fax ___________________________
Check with Permit Coordinators for any submittal questions 847-664-4050.
Property Owner’s Information
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________ City__________________ State______ Zip _____
Telephone________________________ Fax____________________ Email___________________________
Architect’s Information Not Applicable
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________ City__________________ State_______ Zip ____
Telephone________________________ Fax___________________ Email___________________________
Contractor’s Information Type of Contractor ______________________________________
Name __________________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________ City __________________ State_______ Zip _____
Telephone________________________ Fax___________________ Email___________________________
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________________
Please Print: _________________________________________ Date: ____________________
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FORM 2.4
0BVILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
Zoning Worksheet Residential
New Residence / Addition / Detached Garage / Gazebo / Pool House
Address of Proposed Project____ _ ____ _________________________________________________________________
Type of Project: New Residence Addition Detached Garage Gazebo/Pool House
Zoning Class_______________________ ____ __ R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 R-5
Lot Area___________________________ ____ ____ _______________________
Setbacks (Yards)_______________________ __
Min./Aver. Setback Req’d (ft)
Proposed Setback(ft)
Easement/Encroach.
Front
Corner / Side
a
Side
b
Side setbacks must equal 25% width of lot
c
______ x .25 = _____ Reqd
a + b =______
c
Rear
40
C Vertical/side extension - Side setback may meet the required minimum (not totaling 25% width of lot) with a reduced building height of 27’ (R-5) or 30’ (R-2, R-3, R-4)
Height__________________________ ___ ___ ______ Max. allowed _____ft Stories: Max. allowed ______
Proposed _____ft Proposed _____ft
2BGross Floor Area (FAR)_________________ ______ This section not applicable
40% lot area maximum allowed Allowable Gross Floor Area: __________ x .4 = _________________
Lot Area Max. Allowable Gross Floor Area
Proposed Floor Area Calculation:
Existing (if applicable) (sf)
New/Added (sf)
Total (sf)
Basement (if more out of ground than in)
First Floor (including attached garage)
Second Floor
Attic/Third Floor (finished or unfinished circle one)
(do not include unfinished space in total floor area)
Detached Garage
Accessory Structure / Shed
Notes: Each 14’ of ceiling height counts as floor area
The first 200sf in an access. storage structure (other than a garage) is exempted from gross floor area.
Total Floor Areas
Gross Floor Area Ratio: _________ ________ = _________________
Total Floor Areas Lot Area Proposed Floor Area Ratio
3BMaximum Building Coverage____________ __ This section not applicable
35% lot area maximum allowed Allowable Bldg. Coverage: ___________ x .35 = ___________
Lot Area Max. Allow. Bldg. Coverage
Proposed Building Coverage Calculation:
Existing (if applicable) (sf)
New Bldg. Cov. Added (sf)
Total
First Floor (including attached garage)
Detached Garage
Accessory Structure / Shed
Total Bldg. Areas
Building Coverage Ratio: ____________ ________ = _________________
Total Bldg. Areas Lot Area Bldg.Coverage Ratio
4BMaximum Lot Coverage (Impervious Surface) This section not applicable
50% lot area maximum allowed: Allowable Lot Coverage: ____________ x .5 = _____________
Lot Area Max. Allowable Lot Coverage
Proposed Impervious Surface Calculation:
Existing Imp. Surf.
New/Added
Total Imp. Surf. (sf)
Building footprint (Incl. attached garage)
Detached Garage
Driveway
Walks / Stoops
Deck / Patio
Total Impervious Surface Areas
b
a
Net Increase / Decrease (circle): a b =
Impervious Surface Ratio: _________________ ___________ = _________________
Total Impervious Surface Areas Lot Area Impervious Surface Ratio
Per:
Arch
Eng
Per:
Arch
Eng
Per:
Arch
Eng
Per:
Arch
Eng
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5BDriveway or Garage (Accessory Structure) in Required Setback This section not applicable
30% required setback area max. allowed Allowable Coverage: ________ x ________ = _______ x .3 = _______
Reqd Setback Width or length Reqd Yard Area Max. Allowable Cov.
of lot
Proposed Coverage: __________
Area in Reqd Setback
Driveway Coverage Ratio: ______________ ____________ = ________________
Area in Req’d Setback Req’d Yard Area Driveway Coverage Ratio
Applicant to Complete the Following Information _
For office use only:
UZoning Review NotesU: (Items requiring compliance or verification)
Average Setback Rule (4 lots, typical) Lots to South _______ _______ _______ _______
Lots to North _______ _______ _______ _______
Lots to East _______ _______ _______ _______
Lots to West _______ _______ _______ _______
Date of Architectural Drawings __________ __________ __________ (final approved)
Date of Engineering Drawings __________ __________ __________ (final approved)
Date of Zoning Review __________ __________ __________
Comments:
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
UReviewer Checklist:
Zoning Variance Approved ( ZBA # _______________________ , date granted____________________)
Variance for: _______________________________________________________________________
Plans match ZBA drawings
Plat of Survey submitted
Second story projections conform to setbacks
A/C (Not allowed in required front/ corner side / side setback)
Window well location
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____________________________________
Name of person completing this worksheet
____________________ ____________
Telephone / Fax Date
Owner
Architect
General Contractor
Zoning Reviewer
O
O
O
Per:
Arch
Eng
O
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FORM 3.1
Building Site & Utility Data Worksheet
Property Address
Date
NOTE: If your construction project will result in an increase in impervious surface coverage of greater than four
hundred (400) square feet, all building site and utility data must be depicted on Civil Engineering Drawings. All other
projects may submit this information (if applicable) on a Site Plan or Plat of Survey See Sample
1. Construction Fencing
Will your project require any excavation?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’, will excavation exceed four (4) feet in depth?
Yes No
Will the property be vacant during construction?
Yes No
If you answered Yes’ to any two (2) questions above, construction fencing (6’ chain-link fencing) must be erected
and displayed on a Site Plan or the Civil Engineering Drawing that encloses the entire construction activity area
1
.
1
Construction activity area is the entire area that will be affected by the construction, including any access route across
both public right-of-way and private property to the area of construction
2. Tree Preservation Requirements
The following tree preservation requirements must be shown on the Site Plan or Civil Engineering
Drawings:
Check if
Applicable
1. All trees on the subject property located within the construction activity area (See Above)
2. All trees located on neighboring properties that may be affected by construction
3. Location of wood slat fencing around all trees greater than six (6) inches in diameter
3. Water Service
Will your project require any plumbing work (i.e. new/change piping or connections)?
Yes No
What is the existing water service size? (Addition/Alteration Only)
inch
Lead Copper
Is there any change to the water service size to be included in this permit application?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’, what is the proposed water service size and show location on a Site Plan or the
Civil Engineering Drawings. Contact Engineering Division, 847/272-4711 for site utility questions
inch
4. Sewer Service
Is there any change, or new connection, to the existing sanitary or storm sewers to be included
in this permit application?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’, please indicate which and show on a Site Plan or the Civil Engineering
Drawings. Contact Engineering Division, 847/272-4711 for site utility questions
Sanitary Storm
If ‘Yes’, please describe (briefly) the change or the new connection:
5. Electrical Service
What is the existing electrical service size? (Add’n/Alt’n Only)
amps
U/Ground O/Head
Is there any change to, or new, electrical service to be included in this permit application?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’, what is the proposed electrical service?
amps
U/Ground O/Head
6. Mechanical (HVAC) Service
Is there any change to, or new, mechanical system, or a new mechanical system to be included
in this permit application?
Yes No
If ‘Yes’, please describe (briefly) the modification or new system:
Person completing this form:
Signature Print Name & Company Date
VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
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Building Site & Utility Data Worksheet – Site/Plot Plan Example
FORM 3.2
VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
Water Service & Meter Worksheett
Information from 2004 Illinois State Plumbing Code, Section 890, Appendix A, Tables M & N
Name of person completing this form:______________________________________________________
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Address
Date
Fixture Load Calculations:
Fixture Type
Unit
Number of Fixtures
Fixture Load
Water Closet
3
x
=
Lavatory
1
x
=
Bathtub/Shower
2
x
=
Kitchen Sink
2
x
=
Dishwasher
1
x
=
Laundry Sink (Laund Tray)
3
x
=
Laundry Machine
2
x
=
Total Fixture Load
=
Water Service Pipe Size Req’d.
Based on chart below
Water Meter Size Req’d.
Based on chart below
Proposed Service Size
Existing Meter Size
Water Supply Fixture Units (W.S.F.U.)
for a supply system with flush tanks
W.S.F.U.
Demand
(GPM)
Pipe Size
(Inches)
Pressure Loss
(PSI/100’ of Pipe)
Velocity
(Ft/Sec)
Meter Size
(Inches)
2
-
3
2
½
4.2
2.7
5
/
8
4
-
5
3
½
8.7
4.2
5
/
8
6
-
7
5
½
22.5
7.0
5
/
8
8
-
9
6.5
¾
6.3
4.3
5
/
8
10
-
11
8
¾
9.0
5.4
¾
12
-
13
9.2
¾
11.5
6.1
¾
14
-
15
10.4
¾
15.0
6.9
¾
16
-
19
11.6
¾
18.0
7.7
¾
20
-
24
14
1
7.2
5.6
¾
25
-
29
17
1
10.0
6.6
¾
30
-
34
20
1
13.6
8.0
1
35
-
39
22.5
1 ¼
5.8
5.7
1
40
-
44
25
1 ¼
7.0
6.3
1
45
-
49
27
1 ¼
8.2
6.9
1
50
-
59
29
1 ¼
9.5
7.4
1
60
-
69
32
1 ½
5.0
5.8
1 ½
70
-
79
35
1 ½
6.2
6.4
1 ½
80
-
89
38
1 ½
7.0
7.2
1 ½
90
-
99
41
1 ½
8.0
7.5
1 ½
100
-
119
43.5
1 ½
8.7
7.8
2
120
-
139
48
2
2.7
5.0
2
140
-
159
52.5
2
3.1
5.4
2
160
-
179
57
2
3.6
5.8
2
180
-
199
61
2
3.9
6.1
2
200
-
224
65
2
4.5
6.6
2
225
-
249
70
2
5.2
7.1
2
250
-
274
75
2
6.0
7.7
3
275
-
299
80
2 ½
2.6
5.5
3
300
-
349
85
2 ½
2.9
5.8
3
350
-
399
95
2 ½
3.5
6.5
3
400
-
449
105
2 ½
4.2
7.1
3
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FORM 5.1a
VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
1BDevelopment & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050 FAX: 847 272-5068
www.northbrook.il.us
Fire Protection
Letter of Understanding
Permit Address:_______________________________________________________________
Please complete this sheet for all building construction permit applications by marking
( or ) the appropriate category:
New Building, Additions & Major Renovations (see Single Family Residence Addition Exception
in box below with new municipal amendment Sec 6-63:27. R313.2 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
Required for Major Renovations)
Fire protection systems for all new buildings and additions to existing buildings, are
required. Submit a separate Fire Protection Permit Application for review and
separate permit issuance.
Please be aware that Fire Sprinkler permit must be approved/issued prior to
scheduling “Rough Framing” inspection . Failure to have received this approval will
result in the immediate cancellation of this inspection until approval is granted.
Alterations
Please check the appropriate box indicating:
YES, there is an existing
fire sprinkler system
NO, there is not an existing
fire sprinkler system
If there is an existing fire protection system, then a separate fire protection permit
application and documents are required to be submitted.
Please be aware that Fire Sprinkler permit must be approved/issued prior to
scheduling “Rough Framing” inspection . Failure to have received this approval will
result in the immediate cancellation of this inspection until approval is granted.
Please read and sign below:
I acknowledge and understand there are separate permit submittals required for any new or altered fire
protection systems as indicated above; and that the failure to follow the submittal requirement may affect the
granting of any occupancy of the structure or space.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name (print) Signature Company Name (print) Date
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Single Family Residence Addition Exception:
Additions to single family residences that are not equipped with fire protection are not
required to be sprinklered unless the amount of added habitable floor area
(excluding basement area) exceeds 115 percent of the habitable floor area
(excluding basement area) of the existing dwelling, in which case an automatic
residential sprinkler system shall be required for the entire residence. Such
permits shall be classified as Major Renovation Permits.
Check this box if this is for an addition to a single family residence that does not
have a fire protection system (fire sprinklers) and does not qualify as a Major
Renovation
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FORM 6.2
Village of Northbrook
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, IL 60062
847 664-4050
Fax 847 272 5068
www.northbrook.il.us
CONTRACTOR(S) OF RECORD
**IMPORTANT Must be completed before permit can be Issued**
This completed form can be submitted anytime during review process or at permit pick up. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to COLLECT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (requirements of each contractor are listed below) and
submit all together to the Village. You can now check that status of your Contractors registration on our Village
website (www.northbrook.il.us). On home page click Permit Center icon on right; then click “Contractors
Corner” on left side. Licenses are broken down by trades.
Permit Address: __________________________________________ Date: _________
Please Check all Boxes that apply to this Job:
Required Not Required Required Not Required
General Contractor Sewer Contractor
Concrete Contractor Electrical Contractor
Plumbing Contractor Electrical Contractor
(Interior Work Only) (Electrical Service Only)
Plumbing Contractor Mechanical Contractor
(Water Service Only)
Concrete Contractor: Contractor must have a current
Village Contractor License
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
Plumbing Contractor: INTERIOR WORK ONLY
Provide copies of Plumber’s State Plumbing License and State Registration
Contractor must have a current Village Contractor License
Submit a Letter of Intent (letter to bear corporate seal if incorporated OR notary seal if not incorporated)
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
General Contractor: Contractor must have a current
Village Contractor License.
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
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Plumbing Contractor: WATER SERVICE ONLY
Provide copies of Plumber’s State Plumbing License and State Registration
Contractor must have a current Village Contractor License
Submit a Letter of Intent (letter to bear corporate seal if incorporated OR notary seal if not incorporated)
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
Electrical Contractor:
Provide copy of current Electrical License or Registration
Contractor must have a current Village Contractor License
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
Electrical Contractor (ELECTRICAL SERVICE ONY)
Provide copy of current Electrical License or Registration
Contractor must have a current Village Contractor License
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
Sewer Contractor Contractor must have a current Village Contractor License
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email:
Village Assigned Acct #
Mechanical Contractor No Village License required
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Phone: Email: Village Assigned Acct #
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FORM 6.1
VILLAGE OF NORTHBROOK
Development & Planning Services
1225 Cedar Lane
Northbrook, Illinois 60062
847 664-4050
www.northbrook.il.us
Contractor Business License Application
This application is required to be completed for all new and renewal licenses
COMPANY NAME
D/B/A
ADDRESS SUITE
CITY, STATE ZIP
PHONE CELL PHONE
EMAIL (required)
(please print email address legibly!!)
TYPE OF CONTRACTOR _________________________________________
(choose from list below)
General Contractor $100
Concrete Contractor $70
Plumbing Contractor No Village License required; Provide copy of current State Registration (055)
Sewer Contractor $70
Electrical Contractor $70 Provide copy of current Electricians license
Paving/Asphalt Contractor $70
Sealcoat Contractor $70
Has the applicant(s) ever been convicted of or pleaded no contest to a crime of moral turpitude? (___) yes (___) no.
Has the applicant(s) ever been convicted of a felony or unsuccessfully defended a criminal or civil proceedings
charging fraud, misrepresentation or unscrupulous business conduct (____ yes (___) no.
A F F I D A V I T
I (we) swear and affirm that all work performed pursuant to this business license application shall be in strict
compliance with all provisions of the Northbrook Building Code and all other applicable statutes, laws, rules,
regulations and ordinances. I (we) understand that, in the event noted code violations are not corrected during the
construction of a permitted improvement, the Village of Northbrook reserves the right to revoke this license.
DATE__________________ SIGNATURE OF OWNER ___________________________________________
*******************************************************************************************************
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
License no.______________
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