OTHER ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
(PERGOLAS, OTHER NOT LISTED)
INFORMATION
PERMIT REQUIRED
A building permit is required from any person desiring to install an accessory structure.
The following conditions and requirements apply:
o If the accessory structure location is in an area having a Homeowner’s Association, the
property owner is obligated to check with the Homeowner’s Association to ensure
compliance with their regulations.
o Allowable hours for construction within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
o Accessory structures are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applications for an accessory structure permit shall include the following items and information:
o a completed short-form permit application listing the contractor(s) performing the work;
o valid contractor registration with the Village of Sugar Grove;
o plat of survey or scaled dimensioned drawing of the zoning lot indicating all buildings on
the lot and the location of the proposed accessory structure;
o drawings of the item to be built, drawn to scale (minimum scale 1/8”:1’; preferred scale
¼”;1’) must include: (If larger than 11x17, submit 3 copies)
o a plan view and side elevation view of the item to be built indicating all dimensions;
o the height of the item above finished grade;
o location of underground or overhead electric lines if located near the deck;
o indicate the location of basement window wells, hose bibs, clothes dryer vents,
electric and gas meters if located near the deck;
o size, depth and spacing of the concrete piers;
o post and beam locations with dimensions indicating beam spans between posts;
o the method of beam attachment to the beam posts;
o ledger board attachment and flashing details to the existing structure;
o nominal lumber sizes of all joists, beams and posts;
o cantilevered floor area of the existing structure cannot be a means of support of
wood deck floor system. Double floor joists each side of the “Bay Window” with a
header are required to support the deck floor for the width of the bay;
o complete stair details to include stair riser height and tread depth, hand and
guardrail dimensions and installation heights;
o landing surface type and dimensions at the base of the stairs;
o Deck Building Requirements contain additional information;
o a copy of the contract with the property owner’s signature.
CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION
Any contractor engaged in or having obligation to do work where the scope of work requires a
building permit is required to be registered with the Village of Sugar Grove. If the contractor is
not currently registered with the Village, a registration application can be obtained from the
Building Division at 630.391.7220 or from the Village’s website www.sugargroveil.gov
INSPECTIONS REQUIRED
Inspections may include a final depending on the scope of construction. The owner/contractor is
responsible for scheduling all required inspections. Please call 630.391.7220 to schedule the
inspections. Please schedule the inspections by 3:30 PM THE DAY BEFORE you want it.
PLAN REVIEW
Please allow 10 (ten) working days for processing.
PERMIT FEE
Pergolas (not solid roof) $160.00
Other accessory structures not listed $135.00
Electric is charged as an additional $125.00
Gas line is charged as an additional $215.00
Plumbing is charged as an additional $255.00
Additional fees may be charged if there is a grade change proposed or the proposed modification
requires review and inspection by the Village Engineer.
The permit fee is paid when the permit is picked-up after the application has been approved.
NO WORK CAN BEGIN UNTIL THE PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED. WORK BEGUN PRIOR TO
ISSUANCE OF THE PERMIT WILL INCUR A FINE, PENALTY OR BOTH.
For Office Use Only
Permit # __________________
Building Dept Approval:
__________________________
Fees: _____________________
601 HEARTLAND DRIVE
Sugar Grove, IL 60554
Phone 630-391-7220
Fax 630-391-7245
www.sugargroveil.gov
permits@sugargroveil.gov
BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
(FOR MINOR PERMITS; NOT NEW CONSTRUCTION)
Application Date:
__________________
Value of Work:
__________________
Square Footage:
__________________
Permit Type
Patio
Screen
Porch
Window/
Door
Pool Sign
Roof
3 Season
Room
Other
Basement Deck
Garage/
Shed
Commercial
Remodel
Driveway
Gazebo/
Pergola
Decorative
Brick
Fence Irrigation
Address
Lot
Subdivision
Parcel Number
Property Owner Name
Email Address
Phone
Property Owner Street Address
City
State
Zip
Name(s)
of Contractor (s)
Phone#
Email City
Zip
I certify that I am the owner of record of the above name property, or that the proposed work is authorized by
the owner of record, and that I have been authorized by the owner to make this application. I agree to conform
to all applicable laws of the Village of Sugar Grove.
Signature of Property Owner (or Attach Signed Contract) Address (if different) Phone No.
Signature & Printed Name of Responsible person in Charge of Work & Email Phone No.
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