Peoria County, IL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Encroachment Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Noncommercial permit
- $25.00
- County-built culvert entrance (up to 24 in.)
- $650.00
- Commercial, single entity
- $100.00
- Commercial, multiple entity
- $500.00
- Issuing authority
- Peoria County Engineer
- Enabling state law
- 605 ILCS 5/9-113 et seq.
Summary
Anyone building a driveway, entrance or culvert crossing onto a county highway in unincorporated Peoria County needs an access permit from the County Engineer. Fees run from $25 for a basic noncommercial driveway up to $500 for multi-tenant commercial access, under authority granted by state highway law.
Peoria County establishes a policy on permits for access driveways to county highways as authorized in 605 ILCS 5/9-113 et seq., and incorporated herein by reference, a copy of which is available for inspection in the office of the county clerk.(2)The following fees shall be collected by the county engineer for each access permit issued, said fee to cover administrative costs of processing the permit and for the future liability of the access to the county system of roads: FEE SCHEDULE FOR ACCESS PERMITS TO THE COUNTY HIGHWAY SYSTEM (a)Noncommercial access permit: $25.00.1.Summit entrances constructed by county on county right-of-way: $100.00.2.Entrances with culverts up to and including 24-inch diameter constructed by county on county right-of-way: $650.00.(b)Commercial access permit:1.Single entity usage: $100.00.2.Multiple entity usage: $500.00.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 52).
Full Breakdown
Section 18-2 of the county code adopts a countywide policy on permits for access driveways to county highways, authorized under 605 ILCS 5/9-113 et seq. A copy of the full access policy is kept on file and available for inspection at the office of the county clerk. The County Engineer collects a set fee schedule for every access permit issued, covering administrative processing costs and the future liability the new access creates for the county road system. 00. 00; any other noncommercial entrance must instead be built by the applicant at no cost to the county.
00 for a multiple-entity (shared) commercial entrance, with the applicant responsible for constructing all commercial entrances at no cost to the county. Applicants apply through the County Engineer's office, which reviews the driveway location, culvert sizing, and traffic impact on the county highway system before approving the entrance. The ordinance was adopted January 13, 1998, and remains the operative fee structure for private access to the county road network.
Violations & Fines
Building or altering an entrance onto a county highway without the required permit, or without paying the applicable fee, is enforceable under the county code's general penalty clause, Sec. 1-10, which sets a fine of up to $1,000.00 for any code violation lacking its own specific penalty, with each day of continued violation counted as a separate offense. The County Engineer can also require an unauthorized or noncompliant entrance to be reconstructed to meet county specifications at the property owner's expense.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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