INSPECTION SCHEDULING
Contact (847) 304-3400 and select "3" for Development Services to schedule inspections. Building Inspections are available on WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. Plumbing Inspections are available on MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS. If your call is not answered, please leave your name, contact information and permit number and you will receive a call back to schedule your inspection. Your inspection is only confirmed and scheduled if you receive a call back confirming a date and time for your inspection. Please be advised that certain limitations are still in place for interior inspections due to COVID-19.
INCOMPLETE OR PARTIAL PERMIT SUBMITTALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
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All permit submittals must be emailed to Susan Elder at selder@barrington-il.gov and include the following information:
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Email subject line must read “Permit Application - [Address of work]”
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Email must include all required documents in PDF format (see permit specific submittal requirements at the end of this section).
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Once all required documents have been received your permit will be reviewed. You may receive review comments or requests for additional information via email during the review process.
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Upon approval of your permit you will receive an email advisng you that your permit is ready. Following receipt of this email, please visit Hall at 200 S. Hough Street to consent to permit inspections and conditions and pay for your permit. Upon receipt of consent and payment your approved permit documents will be issued electronically via email.
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Prior to commencement of any work associated with the permit, you must print the full set of emailed approved permit documents and ensure they are readily available on-site at all times. The permit placard must also be printed and displayed in a visible location on-site. No inspections will be conducted if the approved permit plans are not readily available.
CLICK HERE FOR: CONSTRUCTION PERMIT APPLICATION
CLICK HERE FOR: CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION APPLICATION
PERMIT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Scaled Site Plan
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Show full scope of work
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Note location of proposed work and setbacks from applicable property lines
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Construction/Framing Plans
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Note height of deck from grade and/or height of Gazebo from grade
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Grading plans and/or impervious surface calculations may be required depending on scope of work
Driveway, Patio, or Walkway
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Scaled Site Plan
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Show full scope of work
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Note width of driveway at property line and width of driveway at the street
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Grading plans and/or impervious surface calculations may be required depending on scope of work
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Quote/Contract/Project & Material Specifications
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Note proposed material and thickness (asphalt, concrete, pavers, stone base)
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Note any expansion of existing footprint
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Provide specifications for pavers, if utilizing
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Clearly mark location of fence
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Fencing Specifications
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Material, height, style, etc.
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Note location of proposed generator and setbacks from applicable property lines
- Equipment Specifications
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Note location of proposed AC Unit and setbacks from applicable property lines
- Equipment Specifications
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
- Detailed written description of proposed work
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Detailed construction plans
PAPER SUBMITTAL REQUIRED (3 copies)
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
- Detailed written description of proposed work
- Residental Water Service Review Form or Commercial Water Service Review Form
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Existing Plat of Survey
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Scaled Site Plan (maybe be combined with engineering plans)
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Show full scope of work and all relevant items must be both labeled and dimensioned including but not limited to building dimensions, setback dimensions, driveway width, etc.
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Stamped Engineering/Grading Plans -
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Existing and proposed conditions
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Impervious surface calculations
- NOTE: Permit applications requring engineering plans will not be accepted or reviewed without the inclusion of said plans.
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Stamped Architectural Plans
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The following information must be accurately provided (calculated per VoB Zoning Ordinance) and clearly labeled on all applicable plan sheets: floor area, lot coverage, impervious surface, setbacks, daylight plane and average grade at property line, building height and average pre-development grade at the front face of the building, top of foundation, and top of finished floor.
- Soil Boring Information
- Permits for new construction and additions which are deeper than the existing structure must provide the Village with a soil boring with the seasonally adjusted water table level data
- Separate demolition and fire suppression/alarm permits are required when necessary
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Site Plan (on Plat or Aerial photo)
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Show full scope of work
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Note typical dimensions of parking stalls and aisles
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Note Accessible stalls and routes and grading information, as applicable
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Note width of driveway at the property line and at the street
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Quote or Contract
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Note proposed material and thickness (asphalt, concrete, pavers, stone base)
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Provide specifications for pavers, if utilizing.
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey
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Note location of proposed playset, location and setbacks from applicable property lines
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Playset Specifications
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Quote/Contract/Project & Material/Product Specifications
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If property is located within the Historic District the following additional information may be required:
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Images, specifications or section details of existing materials may be required.
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey or Site Plan (on Plat or Aerial photo)
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Show full scope of work
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Note location of proposed work including location of bbox and/or cleanout
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Note any required pavement cuts and proposed restoration
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Quote or Contract
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Note proposed materials
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Plat of Survey and scaled site plan for all freestanding signs showing setbacks from applicable property lines
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Sign specifications
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Location, size, frontage, sign height, sign height from grade, sign projection, setback, material, type of Illumination, colors
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Roof plan showing the location of the solar panels
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Specifications of the solar panels including size and mounting equipment and electrical plan
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Water heater specifications including the size and capacity
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Letter of intent from the plumber
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Village of Barrington Construction Permit Application
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Window/Door Schedule and Window/Door Specifications
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If property is located within the Historic District the following additional information is required:
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Images of all existing windows/doors to be replaced. An image of each side of the structure with the impacted windows circled is preferred.
- If window trim replacement is proposed, provide a detailed drawing of both the existing and proposed window trim including materials, profile and dimensions.