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FEES
$1,000
$1,000
$2,500
$1,000 per drive
$3,000 per drive
$1,000 per drive
$1,000
$1,000
$••500
PERMITS
Permits are required for all work within the right-of-ways and for some projects on private property. Any time work is done in the right-of-way or street in front of your property, a permit is required. If the Township issues a permit which includes a construction bond, the bond is fully refundable upon completion, provided no damage is found to township property. Should there be any damage to the sidewalk, ditch, curb or road that is not corrected, we will make repairs and deduct the cost from the bond. There will be a $25 non-returnable inspection fee added to all bonds. In some cases the Township will issue a waiver where there is no cost involved.
Driveway lights, underground sprinkler systems and invisible fences will not be allowed within the R.O.W. Existing systems with previously signed covenants will be grandfathered in, with responsibility continuing to be ultimately the homeowners. (Maintenance, etc. will be permitted, nothing new can be added.)
Please call the township before coming in for a permit (630)968-5020. This may save you an unnecessary trip. Waivers can be issued over the phone and provided for pick-up, mail or fax.
ENTRANCE CULVERT PERMIT (ECP)
NEW CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS:
Sketch or drawing of driveway dimensions and location on property must be reviewed before permit will be issued. Contractor/homeowners are required to call for inspection before final driveway approach is completed.
DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS:
•••••Curb and Gutter Areas:
••••••••Brick drives may extend to curb with Driveway Covenant signed.
•••••Open Ditch Areas:
••••••••Brick drives and concrete must end 2ft before culvert, asphalt from culvert area to road.
There is to be no dumping or stockpiling of any material in the street or R.O.W. during construction. All construction supplies must remain on private property.
*Dumpsters are to be placed on your property only, not in the street or R.O.W.
ECP BOND SCHEDULE:
•••••PROJECT
•••••ADDITION•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
•••••DEMO ONLY•
•••••DEMO/NEW CONSTRUCTION
•••••DRIVEWAY - RECONSTRUCTION
•••••DRIVEWAY - INDUSTRIAL
•••••DRIVEWAY - NEW
•••••GARAGE
•••••INGROUND POOL
•••••SLABS (for sheds or utility buildings)