Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Humboldt Township, Illinois

Rules another office applies inside Humboldt Township

Humboldt Township does not set these itself; the county, a health district or the state does, and they apply to every address inside its limits.

• Building permitNot required

  Building permits for land inside Humboldt township that is outside the zoning jurisdiction of the Village of Humboldt (county permits only; the village's 1.5-mile zone is not covered by this statement)

  • Applies only to parcels outside the zoning jurisdictions of Mattoon, Charleston, Oakland, Lerna, Humboldt and Ashmore.
  • The village of Humboldt has jurisdiction within one and one-half miles of its municipal boundary and should be contacted to determine whether a development is subject to its rules.
  • Septic permits from the Coles County Health Department still apply (see septic_permit claim).

  “Coles County does not require building permits”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage disposal (septic) systems inside Humboldt township, administered by the Coles County Health Department

  • The Coles County Health Department issues the permits under the county private sewage disposal system ordinance.
  • Village of Humboldt sewer connections, where available, are not addressed by this claim.

  “it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend a private sewage disposal system within coles county unless he holds a valid permit issued by the coles county health department”

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction, alteration or extension of a private sewage disposal system on land inside Humboldt township

  • A permit may only be issued to an Illinois licensed private sewage disposal installation contractor registered in Coles County, or to a homeowner installing his own system.
  • Permit applications go to the Coles County Health Department and must show compliance with the county ordinance minimum standards.
  • Permit applications must be submitted a minimum of 7 days prior to starting a job.

  “it shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter, or extend a private sewage disposal system within coles county unless he holds a valid permit issued by the coles county health department”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Private sewage disposal systems inside Humboldt township before backfilling

  • Section 8.4 of the county private sewage disposal system ordinance prohibits backfilling any portion of a system prior to being inspected.
  • If any portion is covered before inspection, it must be uncovered.

  “section 8.4 of the coles county private sewage disposal system ordinance prohibits backfilling any portion of a private sewage disposal system prior to being inspected.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Non-connected household sanitation (private sewage disposal) inside Humboldt township

  • Any private sewage disposal system must hold a Coles County Health Department permit before construction, alteration or extension.
  • Permit may only go to a licensed contractor registered in Coles County or to the homeowner installing his own system.

  “It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or extend private sewage disposal systems”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  Subdivision of land inside Humboldt township within the unincorporated areas of Coles County

  • Subdivision regulations apply to land outside the corporate boundary of a legally incorporated municipality and outside any area under the review control of a city or village that has adopted a city plan (Section 1.4).
  • Minor subdivisions of three or fewer lots are processed for preliminary and final plat approval simultaneously.
  • Variances require a county board resolution by simple majority.
  • Subdivision plats and recording fees are in Title III of the regulations.

  “subdivision of land within the unincorporated areas of Coles County.”

• Permit processPartial

  Septic permit process for land inside Humboldt township; no general building-permit process is published because the county does not require building permits outside the municipal zoning jurisdictions

  • Applications are submitted to the Coles County Health Department for evaluation and approval.
  • Applications must be filed a minimum of 7 days before starting work; no work or inspections occur before a permit is submitted.
  • An easement must be recorded with the county clerk before work starts when one is required.

  “a minimum of 7 days prior to starting a job.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Humboldt Township or Coles County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from permitting inside Humboldt township
• Building code adopted — Building code adoption for new construction inside Humboldt township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new buildings inside Humboldt township
• Local zoning — Whether Humboldt township itself adopts and administers a zoning ordinance for land inside its limits
• Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size for land inside Humboldt township

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.