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

Palatine Township’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Work on unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township.

  • Ordinary repairs subject to Section 102-105.3 of the Cook County Building Code, Amendments-Adopting Ordinance are excepted.
  • This does not determine requirements for parcels within incorporated municipal boundaries inside the Township.

  “requires the submittal of a permit application.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Permitted construction on unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township.

  • Upon permit issuance, the applicant receives the field inspectors and construction stages requiring inspection.
  • A spot survey and final grade survey are also required during construction.

  “Inspections are required during the construction process.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Land or buildings in unincorporated Cook County located inside Palatine Township.

  • The zoning ordinance may provide exceptions.

  “A building shall not be constructed or occupied [...] until a certificate of occupancy is issued by the Department of Building and Zoning.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township; incorporated municipal parcels require review under their respective municipal rules.

  • Cook County administers the applicable zoning ordinance only for unincorporated parcels; the Township's official page identifies Cook County Building and Zoning as the building-permit authority for unincorporated Cook County.

  “parcels located in unincorporated Cook County (only).”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township.

  • A property's zoning classification must be obtained using its 14-digit permanent real estate index number.
  • This does not identify zoning districts for incorporated municipal parcels inside the Township.

  “The Zoning District Requirements are listed to help you in planning your projects.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Electronic or in-person permit applications for unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township.

  • Electronic submissions require a $100 residential or $500 non-residential deposit paid online.
  • In-person applications require a check to Cook County Collector for the same deposit.
  • The deposit is deducted from the final permit fee amount.

  residential electronic-submission deposit: 100 USD (Deposit is deducted from final permit fee.) · non-residential electronic-submission deposit: 500 USD (Deposit is deducted from final permit fee.)

  “deposit of $100 for residential projects”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Permit applications for unincorporated Cook County parcels located inside Palatine Township.

  • Application may be submitted through the online portal, by email, or in person/mail.
  • Applicants must complete the full permit application, child-support declaration, contractor letters of intent, and scope of work; new construction also requires a current plat, site plan, and sealed architectural drawings.
  • Cook County may request additional items during review.

  “To officially start your permit application, follow these steps: How to submit an application Online portal: Building and Zoning E-Permits Email: [email protected] NOTE: Attachments may not exceed 25 MB. In person/mail to: Cook County Building and Zoning 69 W. Washington, Suite 2830 Chicago, IL 60602”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Land inside Palatine Township.
• Building code adopted — Land inside Palatine Township.
• Minimum dwelling size — Residential districts inside Palatine Township.
• Minimum lot size — Residential districts inside Palatine Township.
• Setbacks — Residential districts inside Palatine 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.