Bushnell, IL · McDonough County
Application for Permit to Erect or Replace Fence
Property owners or contractors use this application to request a Bushnell permit to erect or replace a fence and provide details about its proposed location and construction.
What this form is
Bushnell requires a permit before anyone erects or relocates a fence within the city. The applicant identifies the owner and any contractor, signs to certify the information, and provides a sketch showing the property location and proposed fence, including materials and height. Written consent from an adjoining owner must accompany the application when seeking the stated setback exception.
Who needs it
Property owners planning to erect or relocate a fence in Bushnell need this application, with contractor details included when the contractor is someone other than the owner.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The application identifies the Utility Manager and Street/Alley Superintendent for permit approval.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; no attachment or related step mentioned requires notarization or a sworn statement, so the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Bushnell application for a permit to erect or replace a fence.
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Complete The Application
Provide owner and any contractor details, then sign and date the certification.
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Prepare The Fence Sketch
On the reverse, show the property location and proposed fence, including its materials and finished height.
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Gather Any Required Consent
Include written adjoining-owner consent if seeking the stated setback exception.
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Submit To The City
Submit the application to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Bushnell fence permit application?
- No. The application is signed and dated without a notary. The document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
- How do I submit the Bushnell fence permit application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The application identifies the Utility Manager and Street/Alley Superintendent for permit approval.
- What information and sketch does the fence application require?
- The form asks for owner and, if applicable, contractor contact details. Its reverse side calls for the approximate property location and a fence diagram showing materials and finished height.
- Do I need adjoining-owner consent with this application?
- The document says written consent from the adjoining owner must be submitted with the application when requesting the stated exception to the five-foot setback requirement.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Permit to Erect or Replace Fence doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.