SHEDS & DETACHED GARAGES
INFORMATION
PERMIT REQUIRED
A building permit is required from any person desiring to build a shed (up to 200 sf) or detached
garage (200 sf or larger).
The following conditions and requirements apply:
Depending on the property location, there are certain limitations to lot coverage area
that include all improvements (house, accessory structure, paving, decks, etc.) on the
property.
Detached garages (accessory structures) are limited to a maximum of 1000 square feet or
70% of the footprint of the principal building, whichever is less.
Structures less than 1 cubic yard (3x3x3) in area do not require a permit.
Accessory use must be compatible with the principal use of the structure already on
the lot.
No accessory building shall be constructed upon a lot until the construction of the
principal building has commenced and may not exceed the height of the principal
building or 15 feet, whichever is less. Please see the definition of building height in the
Village Code.
Building materials must generally match the principal building.
Accessory structures must be located at least 10’ from any other building on the lot.
Setback shall be at least 5’ from property line and not in any easement unless reviewed
and approved by Engineering.
If the property is located 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.
Allowable hours for construction within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
Shed and detached garage permits are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applications for sheds and detached garage permits shall include the following items and
information:
a completed short-form permit application listing the contractor(s) performing the work;
a plat of survey drawn to scale with the accurate dimensions to the property lines and
principal structure;
for prefabricated sheds, please include the manufacturer’s specifications (indicating size,
height and materials of construction);
for custom designed sheds, include construction drawings (3 sets, if larger than 11”x17”);
valid contractor registration with the Village of Sugar Grove; and
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: underground electric or gas, any pre-pour for concrete, house wrap, rough
electric, hvac, and framing, insulation and 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
Shed (up to 200 sf) $155.00
Detached garage (200 sf or more) $.31/sf $230.00 minimum
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
Start Date__________ End Date___________
Description of Work:
Property Information
Lot
Subdivision
Parcel Number
Property Owner Name
Email Address
Phone
Property Owner Street Address
City
State
Zip
Contractor Information
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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