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Laura Ruckebeil, Director, (847) 872-3846 ext. 268


Requirements for Contruction of Decks/Patios

1. Two (2) sets of constructions drawings for ALL construction in Residential area must be submitted at time of application for permit.

2. Two (2) sets of constructions drawings for ALL construction in Business area must be submitted at time of application for permit.

3. A request for inspection to the Building Department (847-872-3846) must be made 24 hours in advance at the following HOLD POINTS:

a. Deck Post Holes (42" minimum)
b. Deck Framing
c. Deck Final

4. Upon approved final inspection, a Certificate of Compliance and Occupancy Permit will be issued, signed by the Township Assessor and Village Building Inspector. Final inspections must be received by our office no later that 72 hours prior to closing.

5. Do not occupy the new deck/patio structure or portion of the structure before you have received an occupancy permit. (Ref. W.H. Zoning Ord. 10.5)*

6. It is the Builders responsibility that all inspections are called for and NO OCCUPANCY takes place without final inspection.

7. It will be necessary for you to fill out the New Construction Information Sheet that refers to all applicable contractors involved with the new deck/patio construction.


*(Ref. Article 154.999, W.H. Zoning Ordinance) A person who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not less that $25 no more than $500. Each day such violation or failure to comply is permitted to exist after notification thereof, shall constitute a separate


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