The Planning & Zoning Commission meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 PM at the Elgin City Hall- 170 East Main Street.
We strongly encourage you to attend a P & Z Meeting for more information and to discuss your project to see if a permit is required.
Please note, it is the responsibly of the applicant/owner to locate property lines. The City does not have a certified surveyor on staff.
To Do List for Permits
- Submit completed building permit application. Click on the following: Building Permit Application for application form.
- If you are signing the application form yourself, (not a licensed contractor) complete the following: Waiver
- Submit a site plan showing property boundaries and building(s) locations. Dimensions should show distance from building to all property lines. Include length and width of property and any permanent structures.
- Submit two sets of plans which include footing, foundation, and wall & roof details (if applicable). Additional forms may be needed depending on the project. Those forms can be picked up at City Hall.
- Please return items to City Hall- 170 E Main Street, PO Box 236, Elgin. They may also be placed in the drop box at foyer of the building.
After your permit application is submitted to the City, the Planning and Zoning Commission will review it. It will either be approved, denied or additional information may be requested. Upon approval, the permit will be sent to Construction Management Services (CMS) for plan review, fee calculation (if applicable) and issuance of permit.
Please allow at least two weeks for processing at CMS. Depending on your project scope and time of year, the permit application process can be lengthy. It is advised you plan ahead as much as possible. Payment is required by CMS for all permits before inspection can be scheduled.
Permit Fees
Over the counter permit/Flat Fee $63.50 – for one maintenance item: includes Reroof/reside, repair or replace furnace or A/C, Repair/replace windows,
Fire place replacement permit $63.50, New fire place permit $100.00
Plan Reviewed permit fee = plan review fee + permit fee + state surcharge + Escrow. CMS will review your plan and adjust fees accordingly.
All permit fees can only be paid with cash or check, payable to the City of Elgin, at this time.
Fence Permits
Please complete the same Building Permit Application from the previous section and submit a site plan along with what materials used you will use for the fence (examples: chain link, vinyl or wood).
The site plan should include property boundaries and permanent structures. Dimensions should show distance from the fence to all property lines and permanent structures.
PLEASE NOTE: For fences built on the property line, the adjoining landowner must agree to it in writing and a copy of their written approval must be submitted with the permit application and kept on file at the City.
Fence Permit Fee: $25.00 (cash or check payable to City of Elgin)
For more information, please review the fence ordinance: Planning & Zoning Code-Fences or speak with the Planning & Zoning chairperson.
