Sheds and Gazebos, Village of Wheeling, Illinois (IL)

Sheds and Gazebos

A permit application must be filled out with a Plat of Survey attached showing the location and size of the shed or gazebo. It will be reviewed before issuing the permit. The 2003 International Residential Code and (if applicable) the 2002 National Electric Code will be followed.

LOCATION / FEES:

A completed permit application along with a copy of your plat of survey showing the EXACT LOCATION AND SIZE of the proposed shed or gazebo must be submitted for review.

Shed or gazebo must be a minimum of ten (10) feet from rear of the house and six (6) feet away from side and rear property line.

Shed or gazebo cannot be located on an easement.

Maximum height is (16) feet from finished grade to the top of the structure.

Indicate how shed or gazebo structure is supported (i.e. piers, slab or properly supported deck).

The piers or post holes must be inspected before they are filled to assure the 42" minimum depth. Slab must be a minimum of 4" thick and minimum of (1) bolt on each corner is required to secure the shed or gazebo.

List all materials (including sizes and dimensions) being used.

A licensed/bonded electrician is required if electric will be installed in the gazebo.

The fee for the shed or gazebo is $40.50. If electric is added an additional fee of $40.50 will apply.

REQUIRED INSPECTIONS

The pier or post holes must be inspected before they are filled to assure the 42" minimum depth.

Final inspection for the structure (and electric if necessary) upon completion.

Call (847) 459-2620 twenty four (24) hours in advance for scheduling all inspections.

If you belong to a Homeowners Association, a letter of permission for installation is required by the Village if required by the Association. Ridgefield Homeowners Association does not allow sheds.

NO SHEDS OR GAZEBOS ARE PERMITTED IN THE FLOODWAY.

Revised 1/1/11

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