Fulton, IL · Whiteside County
Business/Industry Building Permit Application
Fulton’s Business/Industry Building Permit Application is for property owners or authorized agents seeking approval for new construction or qualifying remodeling work.
What this form is
Use this application to request a building permit for new construction or remodeling that changes a structure’s size, area, outline, location, height, yard requirements, or use or occupancy. It asks for project and property details, construction and contractor information, structure dimensions, and signatures. Include a sketch showing the proposed work and, when required for the project, the property’s legal description.
Who needs it
Property owners or their authorized agents need this application for new construction or remodeling that changes a structure or its use.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details. The form allows a minimum of four business days for review and approval.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and property owner provide signatures, and no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Business/Industry Building Permit Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application
Provide the requested property, project, contractor, structure, and signature information.
- 3
Gather The Sketch And Description
Include a sketch of the proposed improvement and a legal description when required for your project.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed 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 Business/Industry Building Permit Application?
- No. The application has signature and date fields for the occupant and property owner but does not require notarization. No notarized attachment or sworn step is listed.
- How do I submit the Business/Industry Building Permit Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details. The form allows a minimum of four business days for review and approval.
- What should I include with the application?
- Include a sketch showing the proposed improvement’s location, dimensions, and distances from property lines and existing buildings. A legal description is needed for certain projects listed in the form.
- When is a building permit required?
- The form says permits are required for new construction and remodeling that changes a structure’s size, area, outline, location, height, yard requirements, or use or occupancy.
Need something notarized?
This Business/Industry Building Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.