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

Rules another office applies inside Hampton Township

Hampton 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 and alterations of structures in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Permit is required except as exempted under county code.
  • Agricultural structures remain subject to a permit but the permit is issued free of charge under state law.
  • Persons who start a project without a permit are charged double (county FAQ).

  “permits are required for all home improvements except carpet, paint and gutters.”

• Owner-builder exemptionAvailable (with conditions)

  A homeowner doing work on their own home in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Contractors doing the work must provide proof of liability insurance.
  • Plumbers and roofers must be licensed with the State of Illinois (county FAQ).

  “a homeowner can do the work on their home, but we do require proof of liability insurance from contractors who would do the work.”

• Building code adoptedAdopted (with conditions)

  Construction in unincorporated Rock Island County, which includes unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Adoption is by county code sections 3-1-3 (International Residential Code chapter 1) and 3-1-4 (International Building Code chapter 1), as cited in the county agricultural exemption form.
  • Edition year of the adopted codes was not confirmed in the sources opened.

  “the rock island county code of ordinances sections 3-2-4 enforcement and administration, 3-1-3 international residential code chapter 1and 3-1-4 international building code chapter 1 require building permits, fees, minimum design standards with specifications and occupancy permits for all structures and buildings to be constructed in the unincorporated areas of rock island county except as exempted.”

• InspectionsRequired

  Construction in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Inspection timing and the inspection schedule were not in the sources opened.

  “the building department is responsible for enforcement of the county's building codes, including reviewing plans for new and altered construction projects, issuing building permits and occupancy permits and on-site inspections.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Structures built in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • The county building department issues occupancy permits; the issuance conditions were not found in the sources opened.

  “the building department is responsible for enforcement of the county's building codes, including reviewing plans for new and altered construction projects, issuing building permits and occupancy permits and on-site inspections.”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Hampton township that is unincorporated Rock Island County (not within a city or village). Hampton township itself has no zoning ordinance located in any official source; the county zoning department is the administering body for this land.

  • The county zoning department administers zoning for unincorporated land; cities and villages run their own zoning.
  • Whether the county zoning ordinance applies to a specific parcel should be confirmed with the county zoning office or the GIS zoning class lookup.
  • The ordinance text itself was not opened in this research; the district list and numeric limits are not verified here.

  “this department only has authority over properties located in unincorporated rock island county. all cities and villages have their own departments to handle these issues.”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Zoning classes for unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • The county publishes a zoning map (PDF) and a GIS parcel zoning-class lookup; the district list and its permitted uses were not retrieved.

  “a zoning map (pdf) is available in 11-inch-by-17-inch pdf format on our downloads page.”

• Minimum lot sizeDistrict specific (with conditions)

  Residential building lots in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • The county states the minimum varies by location, so the zoning district schedule governs each parcel.
  • County code states counties may establish a minimum lot size for residences on land used for agricultural purposes (per the agricultural exemption form, quoting ILCS 5/5-1200).
  • The district-by-district figures (for the main single-family residential and agricultural districts) were not retrieved; the Unified Zoning Ordinance text was not opened.

  minimum lot size: >= 20000 square feet (smallest parcels; varies by location in the county) · minimum lot size, outlying areas: >= 40 acres (in some outlying areas)

  “the minimum lot size varies all throughout the county ranging from 20,000 square feet and in some outlying areas it requires a minimum lot size of 40 acres to build a residence.”

• SetbacksSpecified

  Agricultural structures and buildings in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township; setbacks from public or private roads

  • These setbacks are stated for agricultural structure exemption applications; the zoning classification's own yard requirements also apply per the form.
  • Rear and side setbacks are stated for accessory structures and primary structures as listed.
  • Agricultural structures must also adhere to the county floodplain section 3-2-38.

  primary structure front yard setback: >= 40 feet (from common right-of-way/property line boundary) · primary structure rear yard setback: >= 40 feet (from property line boundary) · primary structure side yard setback: >= 15 feet (from property line boundary) · accessory structure front yard setback: >= 40 feet (from common right-of-way/property line boundary) · accessory structure rear yard setback: >= 5 feet (from property line boundary) · accessory structure side yard setback: >= 5 feet (from property line boundary)

  “primary structure o front yard - minimum 40 feet back from common right-of-way/property line boundary.”

• Who permits septicCounty (with conditions)

  Septic systems on unincorporated land inside Hampton township; the Rock Island County Health Department Environmental Health division gives approval

  • Approval is a required sign-off before a building permit for a new home, per the county FAQ.
  • The health department's own septic rules and procedures were not opened.

  “approval from environmental health, a division of the rock island county health department for a septic system.”

• Agricultural exemptionConditional

  Agricultural structures and buildings in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • The exemption covers the fee only; a permit is still required.
  • The structure must be used for agricultural purposes as defined by ILCS 5/5-1200 and county code.

  “the illinois compiled statutes (ilcs) chapter 55 section 5/5-12001 states permits with respect to the erection, maintenance, repair, alteration, remodeling or extension of buildings or structures used or to be used for agricultural purposes shall be issued free of any charge. however, a permit is still required.”

• Permit feesVariable (with conditions)

  Building permit fees for construction in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Fees vary with the value of the work; the county FAQ says estimates use national averages including labor.
  • Work started without a permit is charged double.
  • Agricultural structures are issued permits free of charge under ILCS 5/5-12001.

  “fees vary with the value of the work being done using national averages, including labor.”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit process for new homes in unincorporated Rock Island County, including unincorporated land inside Hampton township

  • Typical submittal items are listed in the FAQ (site layout, two sets of blueprints, engineered truss drawings stamped by an Illinois-licensed engineer, contractor list, erosion control plan, energy code compliance report, and septic approval).
  • The county office is at 1504 Third Avenue, Room 305, Rock Island, IL 61201; office hours are 8 to 4:30 weekdays (county page).

  “the plans you submit should have enough detail to allow someone with absolutely no knowledge of your project to be able to go build your project.”

Still unanswered

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

• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size for a residence in unincorporated land inside Hampton township
• Lot coverage — Lot coverage limits in unincorporated land inside Hampton township
• Building height — Building height limits in unincorporated land inside Hampton township
• Living in an RV — Long-term RV occupancy on private land inside Hampton township
• Camping on your land — Temporary camping on private land inside Hampton 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.