Regulations - Fences, Garages, Signs, Sheds, Decks, Pools, Parking

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Fences

Regulations

APPENDIX II - FENCES IN RESIDENCE DISTRICTS

APPENDIX II-B -  DEFINITION OF OPEN FENCE  

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin construction of a fence, it is very important that you become familiar with the Village of Burr Ridge building and zoning regulations which apply.  This pamphlet has been prepared by the Village of Burr Ridge Community Development Department to assist you in this process by summarizing those regulations, as well as the procedures which you must follow.  It is our hope that this information will be helpful to you. 

Fence Permits are now available online.  Click here to download a copy. 

Please remember that the Village regulations exist for your protection and that the Community Development Department is operated for your benefit.  If  you have questions which are not answered in this pamphlet, please call the Village Hall at (630)654-8181, extension 122. 

BEFORE YOU START…. 

·         Zoning restrictions on your property. 

·         Any restrictive covenants recorded against your property which regulate structures.  Even if you do not have an active homeowners association, there may be restrictive covenants.  The Village does not have such records.  A copy of any restrictive covenants should have been given to you during your closing.  If not, check your title report for a reference to them.  Covenants are recorded against the land; once you have the document number from your title report, you can obtain a recorded copy from the County Recorder. 

·         Make sure the contractor you hire is reputable.  As the property owner, you are responsible for what takes place.   Therefore, it is even more important to be careful in selecting a contractor.  

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS 

ONCE YOUR FENCE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION….. 

·         DO NOT ask your contractor to make changes from the approved plans without first obtaining approval from the Community Development Department. 

·         MAKE SURE that all required inspections are requested.  Failure to have a required inspection could be very costly to you and could delay progress on your building project. 

·        REMEMBER that the Community Development Department is here to help you.  When in doubt, it is always best to ask before you do anything regarding your construction in progress.

 Zoning Restrictions

Fences – Residence District

·         Each one-foot wide segment extending over the entire length and height of the fence, shall have 50 percent of the surface area in open spaces which afford direct views through the fence.

·         Open fences shall not be more than five feet in height measured from the ground level at the lowest grade level within five feet of either side of the fence

·         Such fences shall be permitted, unless otherwise provided, herein, along the rear lot line and along the side lot lines extending no further toward the front of the lot than the rear wall of the principal building on the lot.  Except, however, on corner lots such fences shall extend not nearer to the corner side lot line than the corner side yard line (Appendix II).

·         All fence posts and all supports must face the interior of the property on which it is located.

·         Chain link, solid, barbed wire and fences which are electrically charged to produce a shock when touched are specifically prohibited.

Fences for Swimming Pools

In-ground swimming pools shall be enclosed with a fence at least four feet in height, but not to exceed five feet in height.  Openings in the fence shall not pass a 4 inch diameter sphere through the spaces.  The clearance between the ground and the bottom of the fence shall not exceed 2 inches.  Fences shall have 50% of the surface area in open spaces as defined above. 

Access gates shall open outward away from the pool and shall be self-closing and have self-latching devices.  The release mechanism of the self-latching device shall be located 54 inches above the bottom of the gate.  When the 54 inch height requirement for latching devices cannot be accommodated, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate, 3 inches below the top of the gate, and the gate shall have no opening greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.

What do I need to submit when applying for a permit to construct a fence:

·         Completed Permit Application (attached)

·         Legal Plat of Survey – 2 Copies

Show all buildings, setbacks and easements with the proposed location of the fence drawn in red ink.

·         Provide a fence elevation or brochure showing the height, spacing of pickets and material.

Fees:

Permit Fee                  $50.00

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Garages

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin construction of a garage it is important that you become familiar with the Village of Burr Ridge building and zoning regulations which apply.  This pamphlet has been prepared by the Village of Burr Ridge Community Development Department to assist you in this process by summarizing those regulations, as well as the procedures which you must follow.  It is our hope that this information will be helpful to you.

Garage Permits are now available online.  Click here to download a copy. 

Please remember that the Village regulations exist for your protection and that the Community Development Department is operated for your benefit.  If  you have questions which are not answered in this pamphlet, please call the Village Hall at (630)654-8181, extension 122.

BEFORE YOU START….

 ·         Zoning restrictions on your property.

 ·         Any restrictive covenants recorded against your property which regulate structures.  Even if you do not have an active homeowners association, there may be restrictive covenants.  The Village does not have such records.  A copy of any restrictive covenants should have been given to you during your closing.  If not, check your title report for a reference to them.  Covenants are recorded against the land; once you have the document number from your title report, you can obtain a recorded copy from the County Recorder.

 ·         Make sure the contractor you hire is reputable.  As the property owner, you are responsible for what takes place.   Therefore, it is even more important to be careful in selecting a contractor.

 MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS

 ONCE YOUR GARAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION…..

·      DO NOT ask your contractor to make changes from the approved plans without first obtaining approval from the Community Development Department.

·         MAKE SURE that all required inspections are requested.  Failure to have a required inspection could be very costly to you and could delay progress on your building project.

·        REMEMBER that the Community Development Department is here to help you.  When in doubt, it is always best to ask before you do anything regarding your construction in progress.

Zoning Regulations & Construction Requirements:

 Zoning: 

Attached Garages – R-1, R-2l, and R-2A Districts

Accessory residential garages in the R-1, R-2, and R-2A Districts shall comply with the following: 

                        a.         The combined floor area for all attached garages shall not exceed 1410 square feet or 35 percent of the floor area of the principle dwelling, whichever is greater.  For purposes of this subsection, floor area shall be defined as the floor area included in the calculation for floor area ratio.  

            b.         Any floor area of an attached garage in excess of 1,000 square feet shall be counted in computing the floor area for determining the floor area ratio permitted on a lot. 

Attached Garages – R-2B, R-3, and (former) R-4 Districts 

Accessory residential garages in the R-2B, R-3, and (former) R-4 Districts shall comply with the following: (Amended by Ordinance No. A-834-02-05) 

                        a.         The combined floor area of all attached garages shall not exceed 1410 square feet and any area in excess of 1,000 square feet shall be counted in computing the floor area for determining the floor area ratio permitted on a lot. 

            b.         The number of garage doors for an attached garage shall be limited to any combination of single and double doors not to exceed a total of four with a double door counting as two doors.  A single door is defined as a door not exceeding 10 feet in width and a double door is defined as a door exceeding 10 feet in width

Construction:

Attached garages shall comply with the building code requirements for typical construction as indicated in the CABO One & Two Family Dwelling Code.

Detached Garages

Zoning: 

            Combined Horizontal Floor Area of Accessory Buildings and Structure 

The combined horizontal area of all accessory buildings, structures, and uses shall not exceed 30 percent of the area to the rear of the principal building. 

The combined horizontal area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 60% of the horizontal floor area of the principal building. 

Number and Floor Area of Detached Accessory Buildings 

For each lot of record in a residential district, the number and floor area of permitted accessory buildings shall be as follows: 

R-1 District: For a lot of record in an R-1 District that meets the minimum lot area requirement as per Section VI.B of this Ordinance, accessory buildings shall be permitted as follows: 

R-2 District: For a lot of record in an R-2 District that meets the minimum lot area requirement as per Section VI.C of this Ordinance, accessory buildings shall be permitted as follows: 

 R-2A or R-2B District: For a lot of record in an R-2A or R-2B District accessory buildings shall permitted as follows: 

R-3 or R-4 District: For a lot of record in an R-3 or R-4 District detached accessory buildings shall be permitted as follows: 

                                    (Amended by Ordinance A-834-20-06)

Construction:

·         General: All framing, concrete and roofing work for garages shall comply with the 1995 CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. All   electrical work for garages, when provided, shall comply with the 1996 National Electrical Code.

·    Footings for detached one story frame garages shall be a minimum of 12" deep by 16" wide, poured monolithically with a 4" concrete slab that bears on 4" of compacted granular fill. The foundation shall extend a minimum of 6" above grade. Sill plates shall be treated for decay resistance and shall be anchored to the foundation with 1/2" diameter sill anchor bolts. Sill anchor bolts shall be spaced not more than 12" from corners and a maximum of 6'-0" thereafter around the perimeter of the foundation. 

·    Garage roof framing shall be designed for a 25 pound per square foot live load with size, specie, grade and spacing of all members       indicated on the plans. Collar ties shall be provided as close to the top plate as practical and spaced a maximum of 4'-0" on center. Ceiling joists, when provided, shall be designed to span the area of the garage where installed.

 ·    The installation of electrical work is not mandatory for detached garages. When electrical work is provided, the following outlets are required: one wall switched light inside the garage, one wall switched light at the walk through service door (not including the overhead door), and one GFI protected receptacle outlet. All electrical conductors providing service to detached garages shall be installed below ground or within underground raceways. All electrical work shall be installed in conformance with the 1996 National Electrical Code.

What do I need to submit when applying for a permit to construct a garage?

Attached Garage

When requesting a permit to construct an attached garage, the following items must be submitted:

·         Building Permit Application 

            ·         Legal Plat of Survey showing square footage of the lot (2 copies) 

·         Site Plan (2 copies) – Please include the location of the garage, the distance the garage is from all lot lines. 

·         As-built drawings of the house with the new attached garage (4 sets of plans) 

Architectural blueprints are required by a licensed architect.  All plans must be signed, sealed and certified on each page (see attached Section 242, Building Ordinance). 

Indicate wall section, floor plan, elevations and electrical plan. 

Plans will be submitted to the Building Commissioner and the Village Engineer.  In most cases, the Village Engineer will not require a grading plan; you will be notified if one is required.

Fees: 

·         Initial Deposit           -           $200.00

·      Permit Fee is based on the construction value in accordance with the attached table entitled “Village of Burr Ridge Building Ordinance Table 250.3”.

·         Cash Bond              -           $5,000.00

(Bond is refundable after all inspections are approved) 

Inspections: 

·         Footing

·         Foundation Forms

·         Rough Framing & Electric

·         Final Building & Electric 

Detached Garage

When requesting a permit to construct a detached garage, the following items must be submitted: 

·         Building Permit Application 

·         Legal Plat of Survey (2 copies) 

·         Site Plan (2 copies) – Please include the location of the garage, the distance the garage is from the house and all lot lines. 

·         Construction Plans indicating wall section, floor plan, elevations and electrical plan (if provided).  Certification is not required. 

Plans will be submitted to the Building Commissioner and the Village Engineer.  In most cases, the Village Engineer will not require a grading plan; you will be notified if one is required. 

Fees: 

·         Permit Fee              -           $50.00 (due at the time permit is issued)

·         Cash Bond                   -               $5,000.00

(Bond is refundable after all inspections are approved) 

Inspections: 

·         Footing

·         Rough Framing & Electric (electric, if provided)

·         Final Building & Electric (electric, if provided)

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Signs

Signs in ROW

Prohibited Signs

INTRODUCTION

Before you begin to erect a sign, it is very important that you become familiar with the Village of Burr Ridge building and zoning regulations which apply. This pamphlet has been prepared by the Village of Burr Ridge Community Development Department to assist you in this process by summarizing those regulations, as well as the procedures which you must follow. It is our hope that this pamphlet will be helpful to you.

Sign Permits are now available online.  Click here to download a copy. 

Please remember that the Village regulations exist for your protection and that the Community Development Department is operated for your benefit. If you have any questions which are not answered in this pamphlet or in the building permit application materials which will be given to you, please call the Village Hall at 654-8181.

BEFORE YOU START...

Before planning your sign, you (or the person/company you retain to erect your sign) should check on a number of items, including:

Zoning restrictions on your property.

Any restrictive covenants recorded against your property which regulate structures. Even if you do not have an active homeowners association, there may be restrictive covenants. The Village does not have such records. A copy of any restrictive covenants should have been given to you during your closing. If not, check your title report for a reference to them. Covenants are recorded against the land; once you have the document number from your title report, you can obtain a recorded copy from the County Recorder.

Easements on your property. Easements will appear on your legal plat of survey. Structures cannot encroach on easements.

Make sure that the contractor you hire is reputable. As the property owner, you are responsible for what takes place. Therefore, it is even more important to be careful in selecting a contractor.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS

ONCE YOUR SIGN IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION...

DO NOT ask your contractor to make changes from the approved plans without first obtaining approval of the Building Commissioner.

MAKE SURE that all required inspections are requested. Inspections must be requested at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to have a required inspection could be very costly to you and could delay progress on your building project.

REMEMBER that the Community Development Department, the Building Commissioner and the inspectors are here to help you. When in doubt, it is always best to ask before you do anything regarding your construction in progress.

SIGNS

I. Forms and Drawings:

A. Ground Mounted Signs:

*When requesting a permit to construct a sign, the following items must be submitted:

Complete Permit Application (attached)

Plans and specifications (three copies) indicating the following:

• Method of construction
• Location
• Type of support
• Type of illumination
• Lighting intensity measured in foot candles

Two sketches indicating the following:

• Sign faces
• Exposed surfaces
• Wording

NOTE: Drawing must be accurately represented in scale as to size, proportion and color.

Plat of survey or drawing indicating the following:

• North arrow.
• Location of sign.
• Location of the property upon which the sign is to be erected.
• Position of the sign in relation to nearby buildings or structures. Note dimensions on this drawing.

Written consent of the owner of the land on which the sign is to be erected.

B. Wall Mounted Signs

*When requesting a permit to construct a sign, the following items must be submitted:

Complete Permit Application (attached)

Plans and specifications (three copies) indicating the following:

• Method of construction
• Location
• Type of support
• Type of illumination
• Lighting intensity measured in foot candles

Two sketches indicating the following:

• Sign faces
• Exposed surfaces
• Wording

NOTE: Drawing must be accurately represented in scale as to size, proportion and color.

Plat of survey or drawing indicating the following:

• North arrow.
• Location of sign.
• Location of the building or structure to which the sign is to be attached.

Written consent of the owner of the building or structure on which the sign is to be erected.

II. Approvals

Subdivision\Development Entryway Signs must be approved by the Board of Trustees.

Wall mounted signs over 20 feet tall must be approved by the Plan Commission.

III. Restrictions:

Maximum of three (3) colors.

For further specific restrictions, see the Sign Ordinance or contact the Community Development Department.

IV. Fees:

Exam Fee: $75.00

Sign Permit: $1.25/square foot ($75.00 minimum)

V. Inspections:

Work must be completed within six (6) months of the date the permit is issued.

Final inspection will be made by the Building Inspector at the end of this six month period.

VI. Temporary, Exempt & Prohibited Signs

While many signs require permits, some signs either do not require permits or are altogether prohibited. See the Sign Ordinance for a list of, and definition of these signs, or contact the Community Development Department.

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Sheds

Introduction

Before you begin construction of a shed, it is very important that you become familiar with the Village of Burr Ridge zoning regulations which apply.  This pamphlet has been prepared by the Village of Burr Ridge Community Development Department to assist you in this process by summarizing those regulations. It is our hope that this information will be helpful to you. 

Please remember that the Village regulations exist for your protection and that the Community Development Department is operated for your benefit.  If you have questions which are not answered in this pamphlet, please call the Village Hall at (630) 654-8181, extension 122. 

BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE CHECK THE FOLLOWING…. 

·        Although a permit is not required to construct a shed, it is very important to familiarize yourself with the zoning restrictions which apply to sheds (see below). 

·        Any restrictive covenants recorded against your property which regulate structures.  Even if you do not have an active homeowners association, there may be restrictive covenants.  The Village does not have such records.  A copy of any restrictive covenants should have been given to you during your closing.  If not, check your title report for a reference to them.  Covenants are recorded against the land; once you have the document number from your title report, you can obtain a recorded copy from the County Recorder.

 ·       Make sure the contractor you hire is reputable.  As the property owner, you are responsible for what takes place.   Therefore, it is even more important to be careful in selecting a contractor.

 Zoning Regulations:

Sheds are permitted to be located in the required rear yard, but not closer than 10 feet from the rear property line.  They may be located anywhere from 10-20 feet from the side property line, depending on the zoning district which your property is located.  Sheds must also be located 10 feet from the principal building.

In all residence districts, except the R-1 District, there may be only one detached accessory building on the lot in addition to an attached and/or detached garage.  Such building (other than a garage) shall have a foundation area of not more than 750 square feet or 60% of the foundation area of the principal building, whichever is less.  The maximum foundation dimension of such detached accessory building shall be 35 feet.

Accessory buildings may not exceed one story or 15 feet in height, whichever is lower.  The combined horizontal area of all accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not cover more than 30 percent of the area to the rear of the building. 

For more detailed zoning restrictions, please refer to the Burr Ridge Zoning Ordinance.

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Decks

Introduction

Before you begin construction of a deck, it is very important that you become familiar with the Village of Burr Ridge building and zoning regulations which apply.  This pamphlet has been prepared by the Village of Burr Ridge Community Development Department to assist you in this process by summarizing those regulations, as well as the procedures which you must follow.  It is our hope that this information will be helpful to you. 

Deck Permits are now available online.  Click here to download a copy. 

Please remember that the Village regulations exist for your protection and that the Community Development Department is operated for your benefit.  If  you have questions which are not answered in this pamphlet, please call the Village Hall at (630)654-8181, extension 122. 

BEFORE YOU START…. 

·         Zoning restrictions on your property. 

·         Any restrictive covenants recorded against your property which regulate structures.  Even if you do not have an active homeowners association, there may be restrictive covenants.  The Village does not have such records.  A copy of any restrictive covenants should have been given to you during your closing.  If not, check your title report for a reference to them.  Covenants are recorded against the land; once you have the document number from your title report, you can obtain a recorded copy from the County Recorder. 

·         Make sure the contractor you hire is reputable.  As the property owner, you are responsible for what takes place.   Therefore, it is even more important to be careful in selecting a contractor.  

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT BEFORE CONSTRUCTION STARTS 

ONCE YOUR DECK IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION….. 

·         DO NOT ask your contractor to make changes from the approved plans without first obtaining approval from the Community Development Department. 

·         MAKE SURE that all required inspections are requested.  Failure to have a required inspection could be very costly to you and could delay progress on your building project.

·         REMEMBER that the Community Development Department is here to help you.  When in doubt, it is always best to ask before you do anything  regarding your construction in progress.

Decks are permitted in the buildable area to the side of the principal building, in the buildable area in back of the principal building and in a court in the front of a building.  Decks may also project into the required rear yard, but not closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line; and, 10-20 feet from the side lot line depending on the zoning district in which your property is located. 

When requesting a permit to construct a deck, the following items must be submitted: 

• Building Permit Application
• 3 Copies of a Legal Plat of Survey which show the proposed location of the deck, the distance from all property lines and the deck dimensions.
• 3 Copies of Construction Plans with the following information:

Deck Permit Fee             $50.00 (due when permit is issued) 

Pier locations. Pier diameter 10" minimum for open decks. Pier diameter for roofed over decks and totally enclosed decks (roof and walls) require that the plans be prepared, signed and sealed by a registered Illinois Architect or Structural Engineer. Piers shall extend 3'-6" below grade minimum. Piers shall terminate 6" above grade minimum. 

Joist size, spacing, direction, specie and grade shall be indicated on the plans. Joist hangers are required at all ledger boards and flush girders/beams. 

Decks shall be designed to support a 40 pound per square foot uniformly distributed live load and the material dead load. Decks subject to additional loading from spas or hot tubs shall be specially designed to safely support all additional live and dead loads. 

All beam/girder sizes and method of attachment to house shall be indicated. All column locations, sizes and method of attachment to piers shall be indicated.           

A 36" high guardrail is required on all decks 30" or more above grade. Balusters or intermediate rails shall not permit a 4" sphere to pass through the spaces. Balusters and intermediate rails shall not be arranged to create a ladder effect. Open sides of stairs with a total rise of more than 30" above the floor or grade below shall have guardrails not less than 34" in height measured vertically from the nosing of the tread. 

Stairways shall be 36" clear in width measured above the permitted handrail height. The maximum riser height shall not exceed 7 3/4" and the tread depth shall be 10" minimum. The riser height shall be measured vertically between leading edges of the adjacent treads. The tread depth shall be measured horizontally (nosing to nosing) of the foremost projection of adjacent treads and at a right angle to the treads leading edge.           

Handrails shall have either a circular cross section with a diameter of 1-1/4" to 2", or a noncircular cross section with a perimeter dimension of  at least 4" but no more than 6 1/4" and a largest cross-section dimension not exceeding 2 1/4". 

All lumber shall be pressure treated with a decay resistant preservative in compliance with AWPA or shall be naturally decay resistant heartwood of redwood, cedar or other commercially available decay resistant material. 

      Basement windows and electrical services shall not be completely covered or enclosed by the proposed deck construction.

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In-Ground  and  Above-Ground Pools 

In-Ground and Above-Ground Pool Permits are now available online.  Click here to download a copy. 

1.                  A 4’ min. high (5’ max.) fence is required around an in-ground pool. (Separate fence permit is required).

Section D 105.2 in the 1995 CABO Code. 

An above-ground pool with walls that are at least 48” does not require a fence provided access to the pool complies with code. 

2.                  Comply with Appendix “D” of the 1995 CABO 1 & 2 Family Dwelling Code. 

3.                  Submit two copies of  legal plat of survey indicating:

A.                 The location of the pool.

B.                 The distance of the pool from ALL lot lines with dimensions.

C.                 The distance of the pool from the house (10’ min.).

D.                 The location of a pool accessory building from all lot lines (if applicable).

E.                  The location of the pool equipment and distance to property lines. 

4.                  Provide plans, specifications or brochure of pool. 

Swimming pools are permitted in the rear yard, but not closer than 10’ to the lot line and no closer than the side yard setback required for the zoning district where the pool is located. 

Pool permit fees are as follows: 

Due with permit submittal  -  Exam Fee, Above-Ground Pool    $   75.00

                                                Exam Fee, In-Ground Pool            $ 150.00 

Permit Fee, Above-Ground or In-Ground Pool                         $ 145.00 

Additionally, a refundable $5,000.00 Cash Bond is required for an In-Ground Swimming Pool.

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