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

Rules another office applies inside Jubilee Township

Jubilee 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 permitRequired

  New construction, additions, alterations, renovations and repairs of buildings or structures on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township (Peoria County, IL)

  • The county planning and zoning department serves unincorporated properties only; incorporated areas inside or near Jubilee township are not covered by this claim.
  • Decks over 25 square feet and sheds over 200 square feet, pools, fences and demolitions also need a permit according to the same FAQ page; additional erosion-control, electrical, plumbing and HVAC permits may apply.
  • Plans must be reviewed and approved before a permit issues (county planning page).

  “a building permit is required for new construction, additions, alterations, renovations, and repairs of a building or structure.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Onsite wastewater (septic) systems on land inside Jubilee township, which lies within Peoria County and therefore within the Peoria City/County Health Department's jurisdiction under Chapter 19

  • Chapter 19 applies 'within the boundaries of peoria county' per its intent section, and the health department is defined as 'an agency of the peoria county board of health'.
  • The chapter enforces the Illinois Private Sewage Disposal Code, 77 Ill. Adm. Code Part 905, incorporated by reference (state rule applied through the county code).

  “through the proper design, installation, operation, and maintenance of onsite wastewater treatment systems within the boundaries of peoria county.”

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction or repair of an onsite wastewater treatment system on land inside Jubilee township (Peoria County)

  • Permit must be obtained from the health department before construction or repair starts (Section 19-9).
  • Permit is valid for 12 months from issuance and becomes void if construction does not start in that period (Section 19-9).
  • Property owner must obtain the permit; failure to do so is a violation (Section 19-10).
  • Application must include a site plan with mandated code setbacks, a soil analysis result, signatures and the permit fee; incomplete applications are not considered (Section 19-10).
  • Violation is a Class A misdemeanor with a minimum $100 fine, each day a separate offense (Section 19-33).

  permit validity: 12 months (void if construction not started within that period)

  “it shall be unlawful for any person to construct or repair an onsite wastewater treatment system within peoria county, unless said person holds a valid permit issued by the health authority or its authorized representative.”

• Septic inspectionRequired

  Onsite wastewater (septic) system installations on land inside Jubilee township (Peoria County)

  • Inspection must occur before any backfilling of the system (Section 19-27).
  • Health authority may require uncovering of covered portions at the violator's cost (Section 19-27).
  • If the owner does not uncover the system within 15 business days of written notice, the permit is automatically invalidated (Section 19-27).
  • Health authority may enter property for inspection as a condition of applying for an installation permit (Section 19-25).

  “the health authority or its authorized representative shall be permitted to inspect the installation of an onsite wastewater treatment system at any stage of construction.”

• Off-grid sanitationLimited

  Private onsite sanitation (septic or other onsite treatment) for a home on land inside Jubilee township with no public sewer

  • Onsite treatment is lawful only with a health department permit obtained before construction or repair (Section 19-9).
  • The chapter's intent is 'to manage the risk of disease transmission' through proper design, installation, operation and maintenance of onsite systems within Peoria County (Section 19-2).
  • Surface discharge is allowed only on properties the health authority deems unsuitable for subsurface discharge (Section 19-20).

  “the construction or repair of an onsite wastewater treatment system shall not commence until a permit is first obtained from the health department.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Building permit fees for work on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township

  • The county FAQ directs applicants to a fee schedule page for the complete list of fees; the fee amounts were not opened or verified.

  “please see our fee schedule page for a complete list of fees.”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Published (with conditions) — Onsite wastewater (septic) permit and related fees for land inside Jubilee township

    “a fee schedule shall be maintained in the office of the county clerk and the health department.”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit process for work on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township

  • Building permits may be submitted digitally by email or accepted over the counter; incomplete submittals are not sent for plan review.
  • Residential permits usually take 2-3 business days after complete information is received (county FAQ).
  • Plans must be reviewed and approved before a permit can be issued (county planning page).
  • Payment is by check or exact cash per the county planning page; the county notes this may change.

  “once the office receives complete, code compliant information needed for the permit, residential permits usually take between 2-3 business days to complete the review process”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Published (with conditions) — Septic system permit process for land inside Jubilee township (Peoria County)

    “the health authority shall take action and reply to the applicant on all complete applications within ten (10) business days of receipt of application.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption from licensing or permits for land inside Jubilee township
• Building code adopted — Building codes enforced on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township (Peoria County)
• Inspections — Building inspections on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes on unincorporated land inside Jubilee township
• Local zoning — Whether Jubilee township itself adopts and administers a zoning ordinance for land inside its limits

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.