Building Safety in McLean County, IL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated McLean County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Childcare Center Rules
In unincorporated McLean County, a day-care center must hold an Illinois DCFS license under the Child Care Act of 1969 and meet County and State Health Department facility requirements. Zoning also forces a dedicated drop-off lane: one off-street space per 10 children cared for, on top of required parking.
McLean County Day-Care Center Zoning Rules
Some RestrictionsMcLean County Code § 350-43.M(1)(a)-(b)
Day-care center. (a) State licensing. Each day-care center shall be licensed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services under the Illinois Child Care Act of 1969 (225 ILCS 10/1 et seq.) and shall meet all County and State Health Department requirements pertaining to facilities, equipment, and other features. (b) Vehicle drop-off area. An off-street loading zone capable of holdin...
Building Permits
McLean County Code § 350-19 requires a construction permit before any improvement, addition, relocation or structural alteration to a building, structure or land improvement in the unincorporated county. Applications go to the Department of Building and Zoning with plans and, where applicable, health department sewage certification. Small driveways, low fences, sidewalks and minor accessory items are exempt.
McLean County Construction Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsMcLean County Code § 350-19
A construction permit shall be required for the improvement of or addition to a building, structure, or land improvement or part thereof; for the relocation of a building, structure or part thereof, and such building shall not be dilapidated; whether relocated on the same lot or onto any lot under the jurisdiction of this chapter; or for any structural alteration which will result in changing t...
Building Inspections
McLean County Code § 350-20 bars occupying any building, addition or land use until the Director of Building and Zoning inspects the completed work and issues an occupancy permit. Inspection confirms the project matches the plans behind the construction permit. A temporary occupancy permit can cover partial completion for up to eight months while remaining items are finished.
McLean County Occupancy Permit Inspection
Some RestrictionsMcLean County Code § 350-20(B)(1)
No land shall be occupied or used; no building or structure hereafter erected shall be occupied or used in whole or in part... until an occupancy permit shall have been issued by the Director of Building and Zoning. ... No occupancy permit for a project for which a construction permit is required shall be issued until construction has been completed and the premises inspected and said project i...
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