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