Altamont, IL · Effingham County
Zoning Compliance, Building Permit, and Enterprise Zone Benefits Application
Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request zoning compliance, a building permit, and applicable Enterprise Zone benefits for a construction project.
What this form is
Altamont requires this application before construction for projects seeking a Certificate of Zoning Compliance, a building or construction permit, or Enterprise Zone benefits. It requests applicant and property details, project plans and characteristics, contractor information, and estimated costs. Include a site plan showing the information listed in Attachment A; the city may request additional information.
Who needs it
Property owners or their duly authorized agents must apply before construction for the required zoning compliance certificate and applicable building permit.
How to submit it
Submit the application to the Zoning/Building Administrator at the City of Altamont Municipal Building, 202 North Second Street, Altamont, Illinois 62411. The form lists Zone Administrator Wesley Bell at 618-483-3115.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it requires a site plan and other project information, but identifies no attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the zoning compliance, building permit, and Enterprise Zone benefits application.
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Complete The Application
Provide applicant, property, project, contractor, and estimated cost information, then sign and date the application.
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Gather Project Attachments
Include the legal property description and a site plan with the details required by Attachment A.
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Submit To The City
Submit the completed application and attachments to the Zoning/Building Administrator at the address stated on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Altamont building permit application?
- No. The application asks the applicant to sign and date it, but does not require a notary. It also calls for a site plan and project information, with no notarized or sworn attachment identified.
- Who can file this application?
- The application must be made by the property owner or the owner's duly authorized agent for the property where construction will take place.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a legal property description and a site plan showing the items listed in Attachment A. The city may request additional information to meet zoning requirements.
- How do I submit the Altamont application?
- Submit it to the Zoning/Building Administrator at the City of Altamont Municipal Building, 202 North Second Street, Altamont, Illinois 62411. The form lists Zone Administrator Wesley Bell at 618-483-3115.