Pawnee, IL · Sangamon County

No notary required

Building and Occupancy Permit Application

Property owners and contractors use this application to request a building and occupancy permit from the Village of Pawnee.

What this form is

The application requests information about the applicant, property, proposed construction, structure use, and approximate cost. Pawnee requires applicants to complete and submit the application for covered building work; a sketch plat plan with specified building, lot, utility, driveway, and survey-pin details must also be attached. The form states that construction must begin within six months of permit issuance and finish within one year.

Who needs it

Property owners or contractors seeking a permit for construction, moving, alteration, or use of buildings and premises in Pawnee should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the completed application and required sketch plat plan to the Office of the Zoning Administrator at 617 7th St, PO Box 560, Pawnee, Illinois 62558.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the applicant signs, and the required sketch plat plan is attached without a stated notarization requirement.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Building and Occupancy Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Fill in the applicant, property, proposed construction, structure use, and approximate cost information.

  3. 3

    Attach The Sketch Plat Plan

    Attach one copy of a sketch plat plan showing the details listed on the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The Village

    Submit the application and plan to the Office of the Zoning Administrator in Pawnee.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses Pawnee's building and occupancy permit application?
Applicants seeking permission for building construction, moving, alterations, additions, or building use complete the application. The form includes spaces for applicant and contractor information.
What must I attach to the application?
Attach one copy of a sketch plat plan showing the buildings, zoning lot, distances, driveways, parking, utilities, and survey pins as specified on the form.
Do I need a notary for the Building and Occupancy Permit Application?
No. The application is signed without a notary. The required sketch plat plan is attached, and the form does not state that it must be notarized.
How do I submit the Building and Occupancy Permit Application?
Submit the completed application and sketch plat plan to the Office of the Zoning Administrator at 617 7th St, PO Box 560, Pawnee, Illinois 62558.

Need something notarized?

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