Des Plaines requires a building permit for any residential fence, applied for through the City's online Customer Self Service portal, with a current plat of survey showing the fence location, material, height, and gates; the permit fee is $50 and a final inspection is required when work is complete.
A building permit is required for a residential fence in Des Plaines, per the City's official 'Permit & Inspection Guidelines: Residential Fences' and 'Residential Fences' handouts from the Community and Economic Development Department (1420 Miner Street; 847-391-5380). Applicants apply online through the City's Customer Self Service (CSS) portal at desplainesil.gov/css (or desplainesil.gov/buildingpermits), register or log in, click Apply, and select 'Fence (Residential).' Submittal requirements include uploading a current Plat of Survey with the location of the proposed fence clearly marked, indicating the fencing material, height, and the location of any gates, and showing all buildings and accessory structures; if a contractor does the work, a signed contract must be uploaded and all contractors must be registered with the City. The permit fee is $50, invoiced after review and approval. A Final Inspection is required when the work is complete (schedule by calling the Building Division at 847-391-5382). Work is permitted 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday and holidays, and applicants are advised to call JULIE (1-800-892-0123) before digging. Enforced codes include the 2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, 2021 IPMC, and the current Zoning Code. Each permit is treated individually and any exceptions may require a Variation.
Building a residential fence without the required building permit violates the City's permit requirements and the adopted building codes. The Community and Economic Development Department can issue a stop-work order, require the unpermitted fence to be permitted or removed, assess fees and citations, and withhold final inspection approval until the work is brought into compliance.
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