Who uses the Fence Permit Application Checklist?

Highwood property owners can use it for residential fence permits, while contractors can use it for residential or commercial fence permit applications.

What materials does the checklist identify?

It lists a completed building permit application and a current plat of survey showing the proposed fence. Contractor submissions also include a contract or signed quote with specified project details.

Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application Checklist?

No. The checklist identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; it lists a completed permit application and, for contractors, a contract or signed quote.

How do I submit a fence permit application?

Submit it to City Hall at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040. The document says emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.

Highwood, IL · Lake County

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Fence Permit Application Checklist

This checklist helps Highwood property owners and contractors identify the materials to submit when applying for a residential or commercial fence permit.

What this form is

Use this checklist when applying for a residential or commercial fence permit in Highwood. It lists the completed building permit application and supporting materials required from owners or contractors, including a survey showing the proposed fence location. It also notes plan review, inspections, permit fees, construction restrictions, and when Appearance Review Committee approval is required.

Who needs it

Highwood property owners applying for a residential fence permit and contractors applying for residential or commercial fence permits should use this checklist.

How to submit it

Submit the permit application to City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040; emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.

About notarization

This checklist requires no notary; it identifies no sworn or notarized attachment, and its listed materials include a completed permit application and, for contractors, a contract or signed quote.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Checklist
Download the Fence Permit Application Checklist PDF.
2
Complete The Permit Application
Prepare a completed building permit application and the project information required for your owner or contractor application.
3
Gather Required Materials
Include a current plat of survey showing the fence placement. Contractors must also include a contract or signed quote with the listed details.
4
Submit To The City
Submit the application to City Hall, 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040. Emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Fence Permit Application Checklist?: Highwood property owners can use it for residential fence permits, while contractors can use it for residential or commercial fence permit applications.
What materials does the checklist identify?: It lists a completed building permit application and a current plat of survey showing the proposed fence. Contractor submissions also include a contract or signed quote with specified project details.
Do I need a notary for the Fence Permit Application Checklist?: No. The checklist identifies no sworn or notarized attachment; it lists a completed permit application and, for contractors, a contract or signed quote.
How do I submit a fence permit application?: Submit it to City Hall at 17 Highwood Avenue, Highwood, IL 60040. The document says emailed and faxed applications are not accepted.

Need something notarized?

This Fence Permit Application Checklist doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.