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Permits & Forms

All permits and contractor registrations need to be printed out first, filled out completely, and legible. This must include all plans, scope of work and any outside work needed. Also include a plat of survey that clearly notes/highlights the location in-which you are working on. Once the permit applications with the plans are completed you can send them to the city for review.
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General Permits, Forms and Information Packets25 documents

  • Beekeeper Application and Instruction Packet
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  • Block Party Request Form
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  • Covenant Running With the Land
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  • Donation Boxes
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  • Dumpster Permit
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  • Freedom of Information Act Request
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  • LATERAL SANITARY VIDEO PERMIT APPLICATION
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  • Public Works Permit Application
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  • HOOP HOUSE PERMIT INFO & GUIDELINES
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  • Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement - Public Art Mural Program - Applicant.pdf
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  • Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement - Public Art Mural Program - Owner.pdf
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  • Application for Contractor Registration.pdf
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  • FENCE PERMIT WITH DRAWING.pdf
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  • Cold Weather Concrete Protection Required
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Overweight/Oversize Vehicle Permits & Oxcart Online Permits3 documents

  • Oxcart Online Permits
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    The City of Elmhurst has entered into an agreement with Oxcart Permit Systems effective April 1, 2015 for all overweight and oversize vehicle permits. This new web-based system offers permit applicants a simple and effective way to obtain permits in a timely manner. Applicants must simply visit oxcartpermits and click on the “Trucking” tab and create an account to get started. Once the account is opened, the applicant will be able to request permits through an easy to use online permit application. Once the application is electronically submitted, it will be reviewed by Code Enforcement. Upon approval, the applicant will receive notice of approval through email. The applicant can then make a payment using any major credit card and the permit will be immediately issued in an electronic format.
  • Oversize/Overweight Vehicle(PDF) Permit Fee Schedule
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  • General Permit Provisions(PDF)
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Residential Permits & Information23 documents

  • Detached Garage Hand-Out (all forms).pdf
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  • Above Ground Pool Checklist.pdf
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  • Construction Site Fencing.PDF
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  • Deck Requirements.PDF
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  • Demo Permit Packet.pdf
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  • Generator Permit Guidelines.pdf
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  • Guardrails and Handrails.pdf
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  • Lawn Sprinkler Permit.pdf
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  • Plumbing Contractors Fire Safety Rule.pdf
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  • Radon Law.pdf
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  • Reroofing Info.pdf
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  • Residential Notice Requirement Packet.pdf
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  • Roof Ice Protection.pdf
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  • Construction Site Silt Fence Info.PDF
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  • Snow Fence and Tree Protection Requirements.PDF
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  • Sidewalks and Approaches.PDF
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  • Dumpster Permit.pdf
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  • SOLAR PANELS - HOW TO SUBMIT FOR PERMIT.pdf
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  • Water Meters for Single Family Home.PDF
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  • Application for Building Permit & Plan Review.pdf
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  • Outdoor Fireplace Permit Form.pdf
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  • Outdoor Swimming Pool Requirements.pdf
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  • Homeowner Affidavit
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Commercial Permits & Information8 documents

  • Application for Building Permit & Plan Review.pdf
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  • Business Registration Application.pdf
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  • Demo Permit Packet.pdf
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  • Elmhurst Fire Department Sprinkler Plan Work Sheet.pdf
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  • New Business Certificate of Occupancy Application.pdf
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  • Plumbing Contractors Fire Safety Rule.pdf
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  • Sign Permit Application.pdf
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  • Water Meter and Service Upgrades.pdf
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