Willow Springs, IL · Cook County
Fence Permit Application
Property owners, agents, and contractors use this application to request a Willow Springs permit before erecting, altering, constructing, or enlarging a fence.
What this form is
This application requests a permit for fence work at a property in Willow Springs. The form says a permit must be obtained before fence construction begins and asks for the job address, owner and contractor details, work description and cost, fence material, type, location, and height. Applicants must include a plat of survey showing existing and proposed fence locations and dimensions.
Who needs it
Property owners, agents, or contractors planning to erect, alter, construct, or enlarge a fence in Willow Springs need to apply before work begins.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application and a copy of the property plat of survey to the Building Department. Draw all existing and proposed fence locations and dimensions on the survey.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a plat of survey, but the form does not require that attachment to be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Willow Springs Fence Permit Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Provide the property, owner, contractor, work, and proposed fence details requested on the form.
- 3
Prepare The Survey
Include a copy of the plat of survey and draw all existing and proposed fence locations and dimensions.
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Submit To The Building Department
Submit the completed application and survey copy to the Building Department before beginning fence construction.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should file the Willow Springs Fence Permit Application?
- The form is for an owner, agent, or contractor applying to erect, alter, construct, or enlarge a fence at a property in Willow Springs.
- What must I include with the fence permit application?
- Include a copy of the property's plat of survey. Draw all existing and proposed fence locations and dimensions on the survey.
- Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; the required plat of survey is not identified as needing notarization or a sworn statement.
- How do I submit the Fence Permit Application?
- Submit the completed application and a copy of the plat of survey to the Building Department, with existing and proposed fence locations and dimensions drawn on the survey.
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This Fence Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.
