City of Highland 2610 Plaza Dr Highland IL 62249
Building & Zoning Department (618) 654-7115 (618)-654-5570 (fax)
DIRECTIONS: Use the Application for Building Permit and Plan Examination as a portion of this packet.
LIMITED PERMIT INFORMATION SHEET
A Limited Permit is needed for construction of a shed (240 sq. ft. maximum); pools, deck without roof; carport without walls; gazebo; demolition; signs, etc. A $25 permit fee plus a $10 plan review fee is charged, unless otherwise noted. Please post the permit card so it is visible from the street and accessible to the inspector. When calling for inspections please have the permit number available and allow 24 hours for the inspections to be made. For structures that do not require a permit, a Zoning Compliance Document must be completed by the homeowner and verified by the Building Inspector. All Rules and Regulations of the City of Highland must be complied with.
SHEDS
1. Sheds less than 120 sq. ft. do not require a permit, but the site must be checked for compliance. Zoning Compliance
Document is required. Sheds greater than 240 sq. ft. require a different permit.
2. Must comply with the property setback requirements, shall not be within ten (10) feet of the primary structure, or
five (5) feet from any other structure.
3. If underground electrical service is desired, it should be buried 24 inches (24”) deep in conduit or direct buried cable.
The service must come from the primary building service. An electrical inspection is required.
4. A final inspection is required upon completion.
DECKS
1. All decks more than 30 inches (30”) off the ground must have a securely attached handrail between 34 - 38 inches
(34” – 38”) in height with spindles no more than four (4) inches apart.
2. Footing must be a minimum of 32 inches (32”). An inspection of the footing holes must be made prior to pour.
3. Covered decks require a different permit.
4. A final inspection is required upon completion.
PATIOS
1. Patios 144 sq. ft. or larger require a permit. All patios sites, regardless of size must be inspected for compliance prior
to digging.
2. Zoning Compliance Document is required for patios smaller than 144 sq. ft.
3. A final inspection is required upon completion
CARPORTS
1. Must comply with the property setback requirements and cannot be enclosed.
2. Piers for the support holes must be a minimum of 32 inches (32”). An inspection of the pier holes must be made
prior to pour.
3. If a concrete floor is desired, it is required to be at least 4 inches (4”) thick.
4. Shingles are allowed on roofs with a slope greater that 4:12.
5. A final inspection is required upon completion.
GAZEBOS
1. If electric is desired, it should be buried 24 inches (24”) deep in conduit or direct burial cable. An inspection of
the electrical service must be made. The service must come from the primary building service.
2. A final inspection is required upon completion.
DEMOLITION
1. All utilities must be disconnected prior to demolition.
2. Open sites must be fenced in.
3. A final inspection is required when demolition is complete to ensure water and sewer are capped, erosion control
is maintained and final grade and seeding is completed.
ABOVE GROUND SWIMMING POOLS ($55.00)/INGROUND POOLS ($255.00)
1. Any swimming pool deeper that 24 inches (24”) has to comply with Section G of the 2003 International
Residential Code.
2. Pool shall comply with the property setback requirements. They are not allowed in front yards.
3. The perimeter around all pools, which are over 24 inches (24”) in depth, shall be enclosed with a 4-foot (4’) high
or greater barrier. Any openings in the barrier shall not be greater than four (4) inches.
4. Access to the pool shall be by a ladder that must either is removed or retractable with the ability to be locked in the
up position. Ladders shall be locked or removed when the pool is not in use. Any permanent deck or fence used as
a barrier shall have a self-closing gate that locks.
5. Electrical connections to operate the pool filtration system must be ground fault protected. Wiring from the power
source to operate electrical equipment for the pool must be installed in rigid conduit or cable designed and approved
for direct burial. All of these methods shall be buried a minimum of 24 inches (24”) below grade.
6. A final inspection is required upon completion. A final will not be approved if the fence or barrier is not installed.
7. UP TO $200 REFUND UPON COMPLETION OF INGROUND POOL INSTALLATION
FOR OTHER CODES THAT MAY APPLY TO POOLS, SEE SECTION G OF THE 2003 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE AND ARTICLE 680 OF THE 2005 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
ROOFS (RESIDENTIAL $40.00/COMMERCIAL $150.00)
1. Flashing, felt paper (run horizontally), and drip edge must be in place prior to shingling
2. Roof must be properly vented
3. Inspection must be made prior to shingling
SIGNS (FEE DEPENDS ON SQUARE FOOTAGE OF THE SIGN)
1. See sign ordinance
2. Final inspection is required upon completion
ELECTRICAL UPGRADE (RESIDENTIAL $50.00/COMMERCIAL $175.00)
1. Follow the 2005 National Electric Code (NEC)
2. Rough-in and Final inspections must be made
PLUMBING UPGRADES (Cost varies)
1. Follow the current edition of the IL State Plumbing Code
2. Work not done by the homeowner must be done by an IL State licensed plumber.
Copy of plumber's license (front & back) is required.
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