Quincy City Zoning Code
PERMITS
§ 162.210 PERMIT; FEES.
(A) Permit. It shall be unlawful for any “person” as defined in § 10.02 of this code, and including any public-private or not for profit corporation, as well as any unit of local government or taking entity, to in any manner alter, repair, remove or demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure or to commence the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of a building, structure or premises within the City of Quincy or within the contiguous territory within one and one-half (1-1/2) miles beyond the corporate limits of Quincy without first filing with the Building Inspector an application in writing and obtaining a formal permit. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a building permit shall not be required for landscaping, for grading or other earth work, or for the installation of ground-level parking areas or driveways including concrete divisions or islands. However, other permits may be required under other provisions of this code.
(1) Exemption: schools, state and federal agencies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no permit shall be required from any school governed and regulated by the Illinois School Code, as now or hereafter amended, or from any state or federal institution or agency governed or regulated by state or federal rules, regulations or specifications with regard to building construction, alteration, repair or demolition. Any such exempt entity, shall nevertheless file with the Building Inspector, a statement of exemption identifying the state or federal rules, regulations or specifications relied upon for said exemption, and also a copy of the building or construction plans for the project.
(2) Exempt projects.
(a) One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. Items that do not require permits for one- and two-family residential uses are:
1. Sidewalks, driveways, and patios;
2. Interior or exterior painting;
3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. A permit is required for the remodeling of any unfinished space, including but not limited to, any bathroom and basement areas.
4. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
(b) Multi-family (other than detached one-and two-family and townhouses not more than three stories in height), commercial and industrial. Items that do not require permits are:
1. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route;
2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work;
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
4. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches in height.
(B) Fees. except for any municipal corporation, unit of local government or taxing entity, any person required to obtain a building permit from the Building Inspector, as provided above, shall pay the Building Inspector the fees prescribed below.
(1) One- and two-family residential.
(a) 1. New construction, extensions and additions (fee based on applicant’s declaration of construction value, value as determined by the Building Valuation Data, as published in August of every year by the International Code Council. The estimated value shall then be multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.0025.
2. For finished basements, use value for unfinished basements, footnoted, plus $10.00.
(b) Remodeling/repairs (cost based on estimated value of construction), multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.0025.
(c) 1. Demolition.
2. Salvage.
(d) Flat fees for one- and two-family structures and townhouses, not more than three stories in height, their accessory structures, appurtenances, or any enlargements, repairs or alterations thereto:
(2) Multi-family, Commercial and Industrial.
(a) New construction, extensions and additions (fee based on applicant’s declaration of construction value, value as determined by the building valuation data, as published in August of every year by the International Code Council. The estimated value shall then be multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.005.
(b) Remodeling/repairs (cost based on estimated value of construction), multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.005.
(c) 1. Demolition.
2. Salvage.
(d) Flat Fees for structures other than as classified in § 162.210(B)(1)(d), their accessory structures, appurtenances, or any enlargements, repairs or alterations thereto:
Temporary Structure (<180 days) $100.00
(e) Towers, antennae. A fee of $200 per tower shall be charged for towers which exceed the height limitations provided in §§ 162.016 through 162.029 of this code and for any alteration made thereto. No permit, nor fee, shall be required for towers within the height limit provided in said §§ 162.016 through 162.029.
(f) Change of occupancy. Non-residential structures which undergo a change in use or occupancy, even when no alterations occur or are planned, shall be required to be inspected and receive a certificate of occupancy. A fee of $100 shall apply.
(C) Determination of value. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. Building valuation is based on estimated construction cost for the project, but not less than the most recent data published by the International Code Council in its “Building Valuation Data” periodical. One- and Two-family residential structures and Townhouses, not more than three stories in height, shall be based on the estimated construction cost for the project, but not less than as calculated by applying the costs, specified in the Building Valuation Data table, for Use Group R-3 and construction type V-B, if applicable, for the living area. The “Utility, miscellaneous” (Use Group ‘U’) value shall be used for any attached or detached garages. Footnotes regarding costs for unfinished basement space shall also apply; and the value of finished basement space shall be the value given for unfinished space, plus 10 (ten) dollars. In no event shall a fee be less than $50 for one- and two-family structures and townhouses, not more than three stories in height, their accessory structures, or any alterations thereto, or less than $75 for all other projects. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
(D) Delinquent charge. If the application for building permit is not filed with the Building Inspector prior to the commencement of the construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition as provided above, the Building Inspector shall charge the applicant an additional fee of not less than ten (10) dollars and no more than twice the fee specified above, and no permit shall be issued until the fee is paid.
(Ord. 9331, passed 3-19-2018) Penalty, see §
162.999
§ 162.211 FORM.
(A) An application for a permit shall be submitted in a form as the Building Inspector may prescribe.
(B) The application shall be made by the owner or lessee of the premises, or the duly authorized agent of either. The agent may include, but not necessarily be limited to, the owner’s or lessee’s architect, engineer, contractor or builder. The responsibility for assuring that a building permit has been obtained rests with the owner or lessee. However, no contractor, builder or other person retained in connection with any work or project requiring a building permit shall commence the work or project without having confirmed with the owner or lessee that a building permit has been obtained. No contractor, builder or other person retained in connection with the work or project shall continue the work or project after becoming aware that a building permit has not been issued when required whether or not a stop work order has been issued until the required building permit has been issued.
(C) The application shall contain the full names and addresses of the applicant and of the owner, and, if the owner is a corporate body, of its responsible officers.
(D) The application shall describe briefly the proposed work and shall give additional information as may be required by the Building Inspector for an intelligent understanding of the proposed work.
(1980 Code, § 29.1102) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.212 PLANS.
(A) Generally. Application for permits shall be accompanied by drawings of the proposed work, drawn to scale, including floor plans, sections, elevations and structural details as the Building Inspector may require.
(B) Towers. Plans for a tower shall be made under or accompanied by the seal of a licensed structural engineer.
(1980 Code, § 29.1103) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.213 PLOT DIAGRAM.
There shall also be filed a plot diagram in a form and size suitable for filing permanently with the permit record, drawn to scale, with all dimensions figured, showing accurately the size and exact location of all proposed new construction, or in the case of demolition, of the construction as is to be demolished, and of all existing buildings and structures that are to remain.
(1980 Code, § 29.1104) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.214 AMENDMENTS.
Nothing in this subchapter shall prohibit the filing of amendments to an application or to a plan or other record accompanying same, at any time before the completion of the work for which the permit was sought. The amendment, after approval, shall be filed with and be deemed a part of the original application.
(1980 Code, § 29.1105) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008)
§ 162.215 COMPLETION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS.
Nothing in this subchapter shall require changes in the plans, construction of designated use of a building for which a lawful permit has been heretofore issued or which has been otherwise lawfully authorized and the construction of which shall have been actually begun within 90 days after this subchapter becomes effective and which entire building shall be completed, as authorized, within two years thereafter.
(1980 Code, § 29.1106) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008)
§ 162.216 ACTION ON APPLICATION.
It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to examine applications for permits, within a reasonable time after filing. If, after examination, he or she finds no objection to the same and it appears that the proposed work will be in compliance with the laws and ordinances applicable thereto, he or she shall approve the application and issue a permit for the proposed work as soon as practicable. If his or her examination reveals otherwise, he or she will reject the application, noting his or her findings in a report to be attached to the application and delivering a copy to the applicant.
(1980 Code, § 29.1107) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008)
§ 162.217 APPROVAL IN PART.
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prevent the Building Inspector from issuing a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and detailed statements of the building or structure have been submitted or approved, if adequate plans and detailed statements have been presented for the same and have been found to comply with this subchapter.
(1980 Code, § 29.1108) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008)
§ 162.218 CONDITIONS OF THE PERMIT.
(A) All work performed under a permit issued by the Building Inspector shall conform to the approved application and plans, and approved amendments thereof.
(B) The location of all new construction as shown on the approved plot diagram or an approved amendment thereof shall be strictly adhered to.
(C) It shall be unlawful to reduce or diminish the area of a lot or plot of which a plot diagram has been filed and has been used as the basis for a permit, unless a revised plot diagram showing the proposed change in conditions shall have been filed and approved provided that this shall not apply when the lot is reduced by reason of a street opening or widening or other public improvement.
(1980 Code, § 29.1109) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.219 SIGNATURE TO PERMIT.
Every permit issued by the Building Inspector under the provisions of this subchapter shall have his or her signature affixed thereto; but this shall not prevent him or her from authorizing a subordinate to affix the signature.
(1980 Code, § 29.1110) (Ord. 9125, passed 4-21-2008) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.220 LIMITATION.
A permit under which no work is commenced within six months after issuance shall expire by limitation. Additionally, building permits become null and void if construction is not started within six months of date of permit issued and all work proposed to be done under the permit must be completed within one year of the date of issuance or the permit shall expire by limitation.
(1980 Code, § 29.1111) (Ord. 9104, passed 4-2-2007) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.221 POSTING.
(A) A building permit poster issued and signed by the Building Inspector shall be displayed on the front of the premises open to public inspection during the prosecution of the work and until the completion of the same.
(B) The Building Inspector may require a certified copy of the approved plans to be kept on the premises at all times from the commencement of the work to the completion thereof.
(C) The Building Inspector shall be give at least 12 hours notice of the starting of work under a permit.
(1980 Code, § 29.1112) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.222 REVOCATION.
The Building Inspector may revoke a permit or approval issued under the provisions of this subchapter in case there has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the application or plans on which the permit it approval was based.
(1980 Code, § 29.1113)
§ 162.223 CERTIFICATE OF NONCONFORMING USE.
§ 162.224 BUILDING CODE.
All buildings and structures built within the city or within the contiguous territory within one and one-half miles beyond the city’s corporate limits shall comply with the construction regulations of the city established by Chapter 150 of this code, the provisions therein being incorporated herein by this reference.
(1980 Code, § 29.1115) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.225 ELECTRICAL CODE.
All buildings and structures built within the city or within the contiguous territory within one and one-half miles beyond the city’s corporate limits shall comply with the electrical construction and installation regulations, including any permit requirements, of the city established by Chapter 54 of this code, the provisions therein being incorporated herein by this reference.
(1980 Code, § 29.1116) Penalty, see § 162.999
§ 162.226 PLUMBING CODE.
All buildings and structures built within the city or within the contiguous territory within one and one-half miles beyond the city’s corporate limits shall comply with the plumbing construction, maintenance end installation regulations, including any permit requirements, of the city established by Chapter 51 of this code the provisions therein being incorporated herein by this reference.
(1980 Code, § 29.1117) Penalty, see § 162.999