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Ownership Disclosure
Garage Sale Permit
***These examples below are meant as general
guidelines and are subject to final approval by staff.***
What you need:
1. Plat of Survey or Site Plan
2. Cost Estimate
3. Height & Type of fence
4. HOA approval (if applicable)
Cost of Permit: $50.00 (for up to $8,000)
Information on Permits
1. A permit is required prior to the
installation of any fence.
Important Information
1. Fence Layout Without Rear Yard Landscape
Easement
- Fence heights are restricted to no more
than 6 ft. in a rear yard, and no more than 4 ft. in a front
yard.
- Certain subdivisions have covenants that
are more restrictive than the City ordinances. Prior approval
from a Homeowners Association is required.
- Whenever a project requires digging please
contact JULIE, in advance, at: 1-800-892-0123, to mark underground
utility lines.
- See Example: Fence
Layout
2. Fence Layout With Rear Yard Landscape
Easement
- Fence heights are restricted to no more
than 6 ft. in a rear yard, and no more than 4 ft. in a front
yard.
- Certain subdivisions have covenants that
are more restrictive than the City ordinances. Prior approval
from a Homeowners Association is required.
- Fences cannot extend beyond the landscape
easement.
- Whenever a project requires digging please
contact JULIE, in advance, at: 1-800-892-0123, to mark underground
utility lines.
- See Example: Fence
Layout on a Lot with Rear Yard Landscape Easement
3. Corner Lot Fence Layout: 6 Ft. High
Fence Installed Within the 20 Ft. Corner Lot Side Yard Setback.
- Fence heights are restricted to
no more than 6 ft. in a rear yard, and no more than 4 ft.
in a front yard.
- Certain subdivisions have covenants that
are more restrictive than the City ordinances. To determine
if prior approval is needed, please check with your Homeowners
Association.
- Whenever a project requires digging please
contact JULIE, in advance, at: 1-800-892-0123, to mark underground
utility lines.
- Sight Visibility
- 1. Solid privacy fences must be no higher than 2-½
ft. within this area.
- 2. Also, chain link "see through" fences
are allowed up to a maximum height of 6 ft. in the rear
yard and 4 ft. in the front yard.
- See Example: Corner
Lot Fence Layout - 6 Ft. High Fence Installed Within the
20 Ft. Corner Lot Side Yard Setback
4. Corner Lot Fence Layout: 6 Ft. High
Fence Installed Outside of the 20 Ft. Corner Lot Side Yard
Setback
- Fences higher than 4 ft. in a required
front yard require adjoining neighbors sign-off.
- Fence heights are restricted to no more
than 6 ft. in a rear yard, and no more than 4 ft. in a front
yard.
- Certain subdivisions have covenants that
are more restrictive than the City ordinances. To determine
if prior approval is needed, please check with your Homeowners
Association.
- Whenever a project requires digging please
contact JULIE, in advance, at: 1-800-892-0123, to mark underground
utility lines.
- Sight Visibility
- 1. Solid privacy fences must be no higher than 2-½
ft. within this area.
- 2. Also, chain link "see through" fences
are allowed up to a maximum height of 6 ft. in the rear
yard and 4 ft. in the front yard.
- See Example: Corner
Lot Fence Layout – 6 Ft. High Fence Installed Outside
of the 20 Ft. Corner Lot Side Yard Setback
***Note: At two intersecting streets, alleys,
and driveways, there are additional requirements that must
be met to protect the visibility of automotive traffic, cyclists,
and pedestrians.
****At no time are fences allowed to
be installed in what would be described as a storm water detention/retention
pond easement, floodplain easement or areas determined to
be floodway.
Contact Information:
Joliet City Hall is located at:
150 W. Jefferson St.
Joliet, Il 60432
Building Department
(815) 724-4070
Zoning Department
(815) 724-4055
zoning@jolietcity.org
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