Shed permit rules in North Chicago, IL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds in North Chicago may not exceed 120 square feet and must be set back at least 5 feet from any property line per Zoning Ordinance Section 4.4.3.2. Building permits required.
North Chicago Zoning Ordinance Section 4.4.3.2 permits sheds for domestic storage as accessory uses. Sheds must not exceed 120 square feet total and must be set back at least 5 feet from any property line. Detached garages cannot exceed 865 square feet unless approved by the Economic and Community Development Director. Accessory buildings may not be equipped with plumbing fixtures (Section 4.4.2.8). Building permits required. Contact 847-596-8650 or permits@northchicago.org.
Unpermitted structures receive a notice to either obtain a retroactive permit (with double fees) or remove the structure within 60 days. Fines of $100–$500 apply for non-compliance.
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