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Garage Sale Permit

***NO BUILDING PERMITS WILL BE ISSUED IN AN EASEMENT***

***These examples 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. Plan detailing installation such as slab thickness, fill depth and type of surface material.

4. Measurements

5. 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 patio.

Important Information

• A patio is not allowed in any public utility easement.
• Patios can be placed within 3 ft. of a property lines, provided that there is no roof structure over the patio.
• When a patio has a roof structure over it, the patio must meet the same setback requirements of a house or accessory structure, as well as meeting the lot coverage limit of 30%.
• Corner Lots: No patios are allowed beyond the 20 ft. side yard corner lot setback.
• All structures (excluding driveways, sidewalks, pools, unroofed decks/patios, & fences) on a lot must cover no more than 30% of the total lot area.
• Whenever a project requires digging please contact JULIE, in advance, at: 1-800-892-0123, to mark underground utility lines.

Examples
1. Attached/Detached Patio Layout
2. Attached/Detached Patio Layout on Corner Lot

***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.

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