Sugar Grove, IL · Kane County
Bonfire Permit Application
Sugar Grove applicants use this form to request a permit for a festive or ceremonial bonfire that exceeds the stated recreational fire limits.
What this form is
The application requests the bonfire location, date, anticipated start and end times, and applicant contact and driver’s license information. Sugar Grove’s included code says festive or ceremonial fires over three feet in diameter or height require a Village permit; applicants who are not property owners must attach written permission, and all applicants must attach a drawing showing nearby homes and overhead utilities.
Who needs it
A person seeking approval for a festive or ceremonial bonfire over three feet in diameter or height in Sugar Grove needs this application.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the attached property-owner permission and location drawing are not identified as sworn or notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Bonfire Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Form
Enter the bonfire location, date and anticipated times, applicant details, and sign and date the application.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach written property-owner permission if you are not the owner, plus a drawing showing nearby homes, utilities, and distances.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Who should use the Bonfire Permit Application?
- Use it to request a Sugar Grove permit for a festive or ceremonial bonfire exceeding three feet in diameter or height.
- What attachments does the application require?
- If you are not the property owner, attach written proof of permission. Attach a drawing showing the bonfire location relative to adjoining homes and overhead utilities, including distances.
- Do I need a notary for the Bonfire Permit Application?
- No. Sign and date the application; the required written property-owner permission and location drawing are not identified as notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Bonfire Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.