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

Rules another office applies inside Kickapoo Township

Kickapoo 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 on unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township, Peoria County, IL; the county, not the township, issues the permit

  • Decks over 25 square feet and sheds over 200 square feet require a building permit.
  • Pools, fences and demolitions also require a permit.
  • Additional permits for erosion control, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC improvements may apply.
  • Contact the planning and zoning office if unsure whether a project requires a permit.
  • The county's Planning and Zoning office says it serves unincorporated properties; land inside incorporated municipalities is outside this statement.

  deck area requiring building permit: > 25 square feet (decks over this area) · shed area requiring building permit: > 200 square feet (sheds over this area)

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

• Who permits septicMixed (with conditions)

  Onsite wastewater (septic) systems on land inside Kickapoo township (Peoria County, IL); the Peoria City/County Health Department administers the county code, which adopts the state Private Sewage Disposal Code. Applies inside Kickapoo township, not a township rule

  • The county code applies within the boundaries of Peoria County.
  • The county code adopts the state Private Sewage Disposal Code by reference, so state rules are enforced through the county health department.
  • Sanitary sewer availability can override the septic option (see utility_connection).

  “state of illinois, private sewage disposal code 77 ill adm. code part 905”

• Septic permitRequired

  Construction or repair of an onsite wastewater (septic) system on land inside Kickapoo township, Peoria County, IL; the permit is issued by the county health department, not the township

  • Construction or repair may not start until a permit is obtained from the health department.
  • A permit is valid for 12 months from issuance and becomes void if construction does not start within that period.
  • The property owner must obtain the permit before construction or repair begins; the installing contractor must ensure a permit has been issued.
  • Application must include the 911 address and parcel identification number, and a drawing showing setbacks and soil test holes where applicable.
  • Before the system goes into operation, the owner must submit proof of an approved operation and maintenance education experience (effective January 1, 2015).

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

  “it is the responsibility of the property owner to obtain a permit before any construction or repair of an onsite wastewater treatment system is initiated.”

• Off-grid sanitationAllowed (with conditions)

  Onsite (septic) sanitation for a home on land inside Kickapoo township where sanitary sewer connection cannot be made

  • Allowed only when a connection to sanitary sewer cannot be made with an individual line that conforms to current standards.
  • A health department permit is still required before construction or repair (Section 19-9).

  “if connection from the property to the sanitary sewer cannot be made with an individual line that conforms to current standards then an onsite wastewater treatment system may be installed.”

• Mandatory utility hookupConditional

  New homes on land inside Kickapoo township where a sanitary sewer is available; the county health department may refuse a septic permit where sewer is available. Water connection rules were not verified.

  • A sanitary sewer is deemed available when a line is in place within a street, alley, right-of-way or easement adjoining or abutting the property, or when connection is practical and permitted within a reasonable distance.
  • Reasonable distance is not greater than 300 feet of the property boundary for a single-family residence and not greater than 1,000 feet for a non-residential establishment or multifamily dwelling.
  • If a connection cannot be made with an individual line that conforms to current standards, an onsite system may be installed.
  • 'Sanitary sewer' means an Illinois EPA-permitted community or public sewer system.

  reasonable distance to sanitary sewer, single-family residence: <= 300 feet (from property boundary; 1,000 feet for non-residential or multifamily)

  “a reasonable distance for the purpose of this provision shall be deemed to be not greater than three hundred (300) feet of the property boundary for a single family residence and not greater than one thousand (1,000) feet of the property boundary for a non-residential establishment or multifamily dwelling.”

• Permit processPublished (with conditions)

  County building permit review process for construction on unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township

  • Residential permits take about 2-3 business days to review; commercial permits average 14 business days.
  • Certain permits can be issued the same day without plan review, per the permits page the FAQ cross-references (not opened).
  • Submittal requirements are listed on a checklist the FAQ links to (not opened).

  residential permit review time: 2-3 business days · commercial permit review time: 14 business days (average)

  “permits usually take between 2-3 business days to complete the review process, while commercial permits take an average of 14 business days to complete.”

Still unanswered

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

• Owner-builder exemption — Whether owner-builders may pull permits for their own home on unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township
• Building code adopted — Which building code, if any, Peoria County applies to unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township
• Inspections — Whether building inspections are required for work on unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township
• Certificate of occupancy — Whether a certificate of occupancy is issued for new homes on unincorporated land inside Kickapoo township
• Local zoning — Whether Kickapoo township (Peoria County, IL) adopts and administers its own zoning ordinance

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.