Solar Energy System
INFORMATION
PERMIT REQUIRED
A building permit is required from any person desiring to install solar energy system.
The following conditions and requirements apply:
If the solar energy system 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.
Allowable hours for construction within the Village are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily.
Solar energy systems are authorized on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Applications for a solar energy system installation 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 proposed location of the solar energy system;
o if the system is to be building mounted, a scaled, dimensioned building elevation
plan depicting the existing conditions and the proposed solar energy system,
including structural calculations for the additional load on the roof. If the system
is to be ground mounted, a scaled, dimensioned elevation drawing of the system;
o detailed installation drawings and specifications for the system;
o proof of certification in compliance with 83 Illinois Administrative Code 468 and
proof of certification of electrician installing the system;
o proof that notification to the electric power company has been properly
completed;
o plan for demolition and site restoration at the end of life of the system;
o UL listing or approved equivalent for all component parts of the solar energy
system;
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
Accessory structure, other $135.00
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
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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