Petersburg, IL · Menard County
Building Permit Application
Property owners or applicants use this application to request a Petersburg building permit for construction, modifications, fences, pools, signs, demolition, or other listed work.
What this form is
The application requests a permit to enforce Petersburg’s Zoning Ordinance for proposed property changes or additions. It asks for owner and applicant details, property and project information, drawings, estimated construction costs, and signatures. The form lists a full set of plans as required for any new structure and includes a fee schedule based on construction cost.
Who needs it
Property owners or applicants proposing construction, structural modifications, fences, pools, signs, demolition, or other listed work on property in Petersburg need 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 application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and applicant, if different, sign and date it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Petersburg Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Fill in the owner, applicant, property, project, and estimated construction cost information requested.
- 3
Gather Required Plans
Include scaled drawings as requested; the application states that a full set of plans is required for any new structure.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the property owner and applicant, if different, sign and date the application, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who uses the Petersburg Building Permit Application?
- Property owners or applicants use it to request a permit for proposed construction or property changes, including modifications, fences, pools, signs, and demolition.
- What information does the application request?
- It asks for owner, applicant, contractor, and property details; project descriptions and drawings; estimated construction costs; and signatures. It also states that new structures require a full set of plans.
- Do I need a notary for the Building Permit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary; the property owner and applicant, if different, sign and date it.
- How do I submit the Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.