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Q:
What is the minimum size of habitable room?
A: Habitable rooms shall have an area of not less
than 100 square feet.
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Q:
Can I put plastic reinforcing into the concrete slab?
A: No, all concrete slabs shall have six inches by
six inches wire mesh for reinforcing with four inches of concrete
and four inches of compacted gravel or sand. Exception: Basement
floors are not required to have wire mesh.
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Q:
What is the minimum foundation area of a single family or two
family dwelling?
A: Each single-family unit and each two-family dwelling
unit shall have a minimum foundation area of 900 square feet.
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Q:
I have a deck attached to my house, I would like to put a roof
over it. Can I do that?
A: Whenever a permanent roof is constructed over
a deck or structure, where such roof structure is attached to
any other structure having a full foundation, the structure upon
which the roof is being constructed shall be supported by a foundation
or trench footing wall to below the frost level, which is 42
inches below grade.
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Q:
My house was condemned, can I just repair it and move back in?
A: Whenever a building or structure has been condemned,
it must be repaired and brought into compliance with all applicable
codes prior to further occupancy.
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Q: I received a compliance ticket
for not having the house numbers displayed on my house. Don't
they have better things to do than harass me with trivial stuff
like that?
A: It shall be the duty of the owner or occupant of every
house or residence in the Village to have placed thereon, in
a place visible from the street and on the mailbox in color contrast
to background, figures showing the number of the house, which
figures must be a minimum of three inches in height. Numbers
must be fastened with screws or nails; self-adhesive numbers
are not permitted. This will insure that an emergency vehicle
will be able to find your house, should it become necessary.
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Q: Can I use Romex wiring in my house?
A: No, only Thin Wall or rigid conduit shall be installed
where such work is open and accessible. Flexible metal conduit
is limited to 18 inches exposed.
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Q:
Do I have to have a sump pump in my house?
A: A minimum of one
sump pump, crock and cover, shall be installed in any basement
or crawlspace.
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Q: Do I need a permit to install
a small kiddie pool in my backyard?
A: No permit is required for erection of a portable pool,
if the capacity of such pool is 1,000 gallons or less.
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Q: Do I need a fence around my pool?
A: Yes, a fence or wall shall be installed and maintained
to completely surround a pool, except in the case of a portable,
above ground pool. The fence or wall shall be an effective barrier
to small children and shall be at least 48 inches high. Gates
shall be equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices
placed at the top the gate.
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Q: I received a compliance ticket
for parking on the front lawn. Why can't I do this? It's my property.
A: In any residential district, off street parking, whether
temporary or permanent, shall not be permitted or located in
any required front yard or any lawn area, including any yard
area not improved for off street parking.
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Q:
I want to attach a small shed to the backside of my house, can
I do that?
A: Detached accessory
buildings shall be separate from any principal building by at
least ten feet.
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Q:
I want to have a garage sale this summer. Do I need a permit?
A: You do not need
a permit. Only two such sales shall be allowed within one twelve-month
period.
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Q:
I have insufficient heat in my apartment, what can I do?
A: First, call your landlord and find out why the
heat is insufficient. Maybe he is working on the furnace. If
you cannot get satisfaction form your landlord, call the Building
Department at 872-3846 ext. 268 and we will compel the landlord
to furnish you with a minimum temperature of 60 degrees Fahrenheit
at 6:30 a.m., 65 degrees at 7:30 a.m. and 68 degrees at 8:30
a.m. and thereafter until 10:30 p.m., averaged throughout the
room or apartment.
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Q:
My new home is finished, except for grading and seeding and
hard surface of driveway. Can I get a temporary occupancy permit
and move in?
A: A temporary Certificate
of Compliance and Occupancy may be issued by the Building Department
for the use of the building prior to its completion. No temporary
Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until the Building Department
receives a cash bond in the amount of $5,000.00. The final deadline
for completion of grading and seeding or sod shall be no later
than May 15.
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Q:
We have a major construction job coming up and would like
to bring a construction trailer onto the site. What do we have
to do to obtain permission?
A: Any person may
obtain a temporary special use permit or variance from the Building
Department. Such application shall be made at least ten days
prior to bringing such vehicle to the construction location within
the Village. A fee of $10.00 shall be charged for such a permit
if application is made prior to bringing a construction trailer
to the construction location. If such application is made after
bringing the construction trailer to the construction site, a
$500.00 penalty shall be added to the fee.
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Q: When is a Building Permit required?
A: Please click
here for the list of projects which require a permit.
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Didn't find the answer to your question? Please call us at 847-872-3846, ext. 268, and we will be happy to help.
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