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

Pleasant Township’s own rules

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Unincorporated land in Pleasant Township if assigned a Fulton County zoning district; parcel assignment requires the County district map.

  • The county ordinance states that district boundaries are shown on a district map that is part of the ordinance and is on file with the Fulton County Clerk.

  districts: AC Agriculture/Conservation; R-1 Residential; R-2 Residential; B Business; I Industrial

  “A. DISTRICTS: Fulton County is divided into five specific zoning districts. 1. AC Agriculture/Conservation 2. R-l Residential 3. R-2 Residential 4. B Business 5. I Industrial”

• Manufactured homesLimited

  Mobile/manufactured homes subject to the Fulton County Zoning Ordinance on unincorporated land inside Pleasant Township.

  • Homes must be post-June 15, 1976 and carry a HUD seal.
  • Homes require permanent skirting, certified anchors, satisfactory water/sewer/electrical connections, and removal of wheels, axles, hitches, brakes, and running lights after placement.
  • AC requires at least 500 square feet; R-1 requires a manufactured width of 24 feet; R-2 and B require 14 feet; dwellings are prohibited in I.
  • The provision does not apply to mobile-home parks unless required by the park owner.

  AC minimum living area: >= 500 square feet (Agriculture/Conservation district) · R-1 minimum manufactured width: >= 24 feet (R-1 district) · R-2/B minimum manufactured width: >= 14 feet (R-2 or B district)

  “AC No minimum width (minimum of 500 square feet of living area.). R-1 minimum of 24 feet manufactured width. R-2 minimum of 14 feet manufactured width. B minimum of 14 feet manufactured width. I dwellings prohibited.”

• Agricultural exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

  Accessory structures primarily used for agricultural purposes in the AC district on unincorporated land inside Pleasant Township subject to the Fulton County fee schedule.

  • The exemption is limited to accessory structures primarily used for agricultural purposes in the Agricultural Conservation district; it is a permit-fee exemption, not a general exemption from zoning requirements.

  zoning permit fee: 0 USD (Accessory structures primarily used for agricultural purposes; AC district only)

  “Accessory Structures Primarily Used for Agricultural Purposes *Agricultural Conservation (AC) District ONLY No Fee Charged”

• Building in a floodplainLimited

  Building in a special flood-hazard area inside Pleasant Township subject to Fulton County floodplain administration.

  • Construction is prohibited unless both the applicant and landowner meet the strict governing construction rules.

  “Building in a special flood hazard area is prohibited, unless the applicant & land owner can meet the strict rules governing the construction of buildings & structures in a special flood hazard area.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  Fulton County zoning permits affecting unincorporated land inside Pleasant Township.

  • Well and septic permit numbers and copies are required if applicable.
  • A 911 address, detailed sketch, proposed structure location, and other form information are required.

  “Required Information to obtain a “Zoning Permit” Property Owner Name and Applicant Name (if different from Owner) Parcel Index Number Proposed Use of Building Well and Septic Permit Numbers & Copies of permits (if applicable) 911 Address (If one doesn’t exist, please call 309-547-3911 to obtain one) Detailed Sketch of the proposed structure Proposed location of new structure on parcel (with approximate measurements) All other requested information contained on the form”

Rules another office applies inside Pleasant Township

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

• Who permits septicLocal (with conditions)

  Private sewage disposal associated with construction inside Pleasant Township.

  • The zoning application identifies the Fulton County Health Department, Division of Environmental Health, as the contact for septic permits and evaluations.

  “Septic and well permits and evaluations may be obtained by contacting the Fulton County Health Department, 700 E. Oak Street, Canton, Illinois 61520; Division of Environmental Health; phone 309-647-1134 ext. 230.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences inside Pleasant Township.
• Building code adopted — Construction inside Pleasant Township.
• Local zoning — All land inside Pleasant Township, Fulton County, Illinois.
• Minimum dwelling size — Principal single-family dwellings inside Pleasant Township.
• Lot coverage — Land inside Pleasant 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.