PILLAR/LIGHT POST REQUIREMENTS
Effective June 30, 2005, all contractors and subcontractors doing business in the Village of Hawthorn Woods must= be licensed by the Village. The term “contractor” and “subcontractor” shall includ= e, but not be limited to: any p= erson or company who undertakes to construct, alter, improve, install, repair, remodel, rehabilitate, renovate or move any land, house, building or other structure (of any kind or nature, whether residential or not) or any fixtu= re or any other item that is located on or in the ground and/or attached to some= thing that is located on or in the ground. All licenses are $250.00 and are valid from May 1st to A= ril 30th of each year. Licenses are half price after November 1st of each year.
The Village of Hawthorn W= oods requires that any pillar/light post determined by its construction to be a structure having a permanent location shall, prior to commencement of construction, obtain a building permit.
Pillar/Light Posts are su= bject to the following requirements:
Ø Setback of a minimum of 22 feet from the ed= ge of pavement or 1 foot inside property line must be maintained.
Ø All Pillar/Posts shall be located completely outside of the Village Right-of-Way.
Ø Call J.U.L.I.E. 48 hours prior to digging, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays
1-800-892-0123.
CHECKLI=
ST FOR
OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT
The following informa= tion is required to obtain a building permit.&= nbsp; Incomplete or inaccurate information will delay the processing of y= our permit.
= q Obtain contractor/subcontractor license through Village
= q Complete building permit application
= q A copy of the plat of survey for the lot identifying the location of the pillar/post
= q Detailed electrical plan identifying location, type of material, electrical source connection to house, etc.
= q Detailed elevation drawing of post/pillar with details on building materials and li= ght fixtures
PLAN RE=
VIEW &
$20.00 pla= n review fee
$165.00 mi= nimum inspection fees
$250.00 re= fundable bond
INSPECTIONS
The following inspections are required during the construction of a pillar/light post:
Ø Footing
Ø Rough Electrical or Gas Line
Ø Final Electrical
Ø Final Overall
Ø Culvert
Ø Refundable Bond
There will be a reinspection fee of the same amount i= f the inspector is unable to give approval and has to do another inspection with= in any given inspection time.
To s= chedule an inspection, call (847) 438-5500
General Inspections: Bill Holmes, extension 2213 (Even numbered permit= s)
General Inspections: Eigle Pagh, extension 2215 (Odd numb= ered permits)
Electrical Inspections:
Please note, the information in this handout is inten= ded to be general in nature and is not a substitute for applicable Village codes = or ordinances. If you should ha= ve any questions relating to pillars and/or light posts, please call (847)438-5500 extension 2201 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
HAWTHORN WOODS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES