Forms, Applications & Permits

***COVID-19 UPDATE***

During this time, building permit applications and plans may be submitted electronically. Please see information on the submittal page for more details. 

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How to use a fillable form: 

  1. Click to open the application
  2. Complete the application
  3. Click the print icon to print and then sign - OR- Click the Save icon to save the completed document to your computer, print and sign
  4. Scan your completed, signed application and email it with any required submittals to: buildingpermits@glenellyn.org. In the email subject line include: Project Address and the Project Type
  1. Building Permit Applications, forms & guidelines
  2. Commissions Applications/Info
  3. Business Applications
  4. Miscellaneous
  5. Outside Links

Building Permit Applications

  1. WHAT APPLICATION TO USE
  2. Over-the-Counter (OTC) Building Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  3. Small Building Permit With Plan Review Application Fillable
  4. Banner Application Fillable (PDF)
  5. Building Permit Application (General) Fillable
  6. Commercial - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo/ Exterior Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  7. Contractor Listing Sheet Fillable
  8. Contractor Registration Announcement March-2020
  9. Commercial Alarm Permit Application
  10. Fence Permit Application and Guidelines Fillable (PDF)
  11. Food Service - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  12. Keybox Application Fillable (PDF)
  13. Multi Family - Site / New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  14. Residential - New / Addition / Remodel / Demo / Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  15. Residential Alarm Permit Application
  16. Residential Outdoor Permit Application Fillable (PDF)
  17. Sanitary Sewer 50-50 Application (PDF)
  18. Sign Permit Application Packet Fillable (PDF)
  19. Tree Preservation Packet Fillable (PDF)
  20. Telecommunication Sites Application Fillable
  21. Work in Parkway or Right-of-Way Application
  22. Application for Exterior Alteration of Landmarked Property Fillable (PDF)

Forms & Guidelines

  1. 1 and 2 Family Zoning Worksheet Fillable (PDF)
  2. Adopted Building Codes, Ordinances and Applicable Regulations (PDF)
  3. Basement Remodeling Guidelines (PDF)
  4. Certificate of Building Height Compliance (PDF)
  5. Construction Rules of Conduct (PDF)
  6. Demolition Packet Fillable (PDF)
  7. Drainage Plan Review Requirements and Certification Fillable (PDF)
  8. Final Grading (Occupancy) Plan Requirements (PDF)
  9. Fire Protection Packet Fillable (PDF)
  10. Foundation and Height Certifications (PDF)
  11. Historic Preservation Maintenance and Alteration Guidelines (PDF)
  12. Irrigation Well Handouts (PDF)
  13. Minimum Plan Review Submission Requirements 2019 (PDF)
  14. Plumbing Code Amendments (PDF)
  15. Project Submission Procedures (PDF)
  16. Procedure for Processing Prescribed Burns 2019 (PDF)
  17. Required COMMERCIAL Building Permit Inspections
  18. Required FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT Building Permit Inspections
  19. Required RESIDENTIAL Building Permit Inspections (PDF)
  20. Residential Fire Sprinkler System Requirements (PDF)
  21. Schedule of Fees and Deposits 2020 (PDF)
  22. Shed Handout (PDF)
  23. Site Development (Grading) Plan Requirements (PDF)
  24. Temporary Occupancy Policy (PDF)
  25. Underground Utility Protection Information J.U.L.I.E. Fillable (PDF)
  26. Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations 2019 - Commercial Fillable 112519
  27. Water Supply Fixture Unit Calculations Residential Fillable 2019 (PDF)

Stormwater Documents

  1. Stormwater Certification Application
  2. Stormwater Permit Flow Chart