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

Rules another office applies inside Vermillion Township

Vermillion 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 code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Residential structures requiring building permits in the unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • The cited county rule applies only to residential structures that require building permits.
  • The codes are amended by the LaSalle County Board.

  residential code edition: 2024 International Residential Codes (one- and two-family dwellings) · electrical code edition: 2023 National Electric Code (as amended by the LaSalle County Board)

  “Residential Structures that require Building Permits are subject to the International Residential Codes - for one and two family dwellings, 2024 and 2023 National Electric Code as amended by the LaSalle County Board.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Structures receiving county building permits in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • Applies to structures which receive building permits.

  “Building Code inspections will apply to all structures which receive Building Permits.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Occupancy and use of a county-permitted structure in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • A final inspection must be completed and certified passing.
  • Health Department well and septic approval certification is required; the brochure says the response/approval certification takes at least 48 hours.
  • The owner must request and certify Health Department approval to the building inspectors.

  “Occupancy and use of a structure (which includes but is not limited to moving furniture and personal items into the structure) is forbidden without an Occupancy Permit. These permits are generated and issued by the building code inspectors after a final inspection is completed and is certified as “passing”.”

• Zoning districtsPublished (with conditions)

  Unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township subject to LaSalle County zoning.

  • The county ordinance regulates territory outside limits of cities, villages, and incorporated towns that have municipal zoning ordinances.
  • The official county zoning page cautions that internet versions may not reflect the current official record.

  “Sec. 7.1 A-1 AGRICULTURE DISTRICT Sec. 7.2 A-C AGRICULTURE CONSERVATION DISTRICT CHAPTER 8 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS Sec. 8.1 RR RURAL RESIDENCE DISTRICT Sec. 8.2 R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT Sec. 8.3 R-3 GENERAL RESIDENCE DISTRICT”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Private sewage disposal construction serving land in Vermillion Township where a private sewage system is proposed.

  • Construction permit issuance requires a completed application, payment of the fee, and an onsite survey by department personnel.

  “A permit for construction will not be issued until a completed application and fee have been submitted to the LaSalle County Health Department and an onsite survey performed by department personnel.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction of a private sewage disposal system in Vermillion Township.

  • Completed application and fee must be submitted to the LaSalle County Health Department.
  • An onsite survey by department personnel is required before the construction permit is issued.

  application fee: 230 USD (returned if the permit is denied)

  “This is your permit application. There is a two hundred thirty ($230.00) dollar application fee for a private sewage disposal system permit. If a permit is denied, the fee shall be returned to the applicant.”

• Well permitRequired

  New residential construction in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township using a well.

  • The county building application attachments require a copy of the approved well permit.

  “Prior to the construction of a new well, a permit from the Health Department is required to ensure the protection of groundwater.”

• Agricultural exemptionConditional

  Bona fide agricultural structures in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • A building permit and zoning certificate are required.
  • The structure must be declared bona fide agricultural and used for agricultural purposes.
  • The exemption is from county building-code inspections and building-code fees only.
  • The structure remains subject to setbacks and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • The operator must produce gross income of $5,000 or more and provide proof of income from the preceding calendar year.
  • A $25 agriculture-exempt fee is charged.

  minimum gross income: >= 5000 USD (operator must provide proof from preceding calendar year) · agriculture exempt fee: 25 USD (not a building permit fee)

  “Buildings, accessory structures and structures that are used for Bona Fide Agricultural Uses require a building permit and zoning certificate. If these structures are declared Bona Fide Agriculture Structures and will be used for agricultural purposes they are exempt from County building code inspections and building code fees.”

• Subdividing landRegulated (with conditions)

  County-permitted development in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • The County Subdivision Ordinance must be met before issuance of a county building permit.

  “In addition to the LaSalle County Building Permit Ordinance, the following County Ordinances must be met before the issuance of a building permit: Subdivision Ordinance Floodplain Ordinance Mobile Home Park Ordinance Setback Ordinance Zoning Ordinance”

• Building in a floodplainRequired

  County-permitted development in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township where the County Floodplain Ordinance applies.

  • The County Floodplain Ordinance must be met before issuance of a county building permit.

  “In addition to the LaSalle County Building Permit Ordinance, the following County Ordinances must be met before the issuance of a building permit: Subdivision Ordinance Floodplain Ordinance Mobile Home Park Ordinance Setback Ordinance Zoning Ordinance”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  County building permits for unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • A fee is charged for each application and is paid when the permit is issued and picked up.
  • All fees are nonrefundable.
  • The building inspector determines permit price after plan review.
  • For the stated dwelling category, fees are based on square footage and number of inspections.

  “To partially defray expenses of administering the ordinance, a fee shall be charged for each building permit application and the fee shall be paid when the permit is issued and picked up.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  County building-permit applications for unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.

  • Applications lacking all appropriate information and attachments are not accepted.
  • For a well or septic-served project, approved well and septic permits are listed attachments.
  • If trusses are used, stamped truss certificates are required.

  “Applications not including ALL appropriate information and attachments will not be accepted.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-built residences in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.
• Local zoning — Land inside Vermillion Township, LaSalle County, Illinois.
• Minimum dwelling size — Single-family dwellings in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.
• Minimum lot size — Residential lots in unincorporated portions of Vermillion Township.
• Lot coverage — Land in unincorporated portions of Vermillion 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.