Clayton, IL · Adams County
Fence Erection Permit
Clayton property owners use this application to request permission from the Village Clerk before constructing or erecting a fence on a village lot.
What this form is
This application requests a permit to construct or erect a fence in the Village of Clayton and asks for the applicant’s contact information, construction-site address and legal description, fence and post materials, and a scaled sketch. File it with the Village Clerk 45 days before the anticipated start of construction; work cannot begin until the permit is approved. The document states that there is no fee.
Who needs it
Anyone planning to construct or erect a privacy, decorative, or security fence on a lot in the Village of Clayton must apply before starting construction.
How to submit it
File the completed application with the Village Clerk 45 days before the anticipated start of construction. The permit has no fee, and construction may not begin until it is approved.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it asks for no notarized or sworn attachment, so the applicant just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Fence Erection Permit application.
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Complete The Application
Provide your contact information, construction-site details, proposed materials, and a scaled sketch of the buildings and fence location.
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Gather Any Attachments
Include a separate scaled sketch if you do not draw it in the space provided on the application.
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Submit To The Village Clerk
File the application with the Village Clerk 45 days before the anticipated construction start date; wait for approval before beginning work.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Erection Permit?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not request a notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the Fence Erection Permit?
- File the completed application with the Village Clerk 45 days before the anticipated start of construction. The document states there is no fee.
- What information does the fence permit application request?
- It asks for applicant contact information, the construction-site address and legal description, fence and post materials, and a scaled sketch showing buildings and the fence location.
- Can I start construction before the permit is approved?
- No. The application states that construction may not commence until the permit has been approved.