Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of New Baden, Illinois

Village of New Baden’s own rules

• InspectionsRequired

  Residential structures inside New Baden village limits at each occupancy (occupancy inspection by the village inspector)

  • Inspection is an occupancy inspection checking for cosmetic and code violations; the village states it is not a professional home inspection and gives no home warranty.
  • Re-inspection fee and subsequent-inspection fees apply (see permit_fees claim).

  “the purpose of the inspections is to maintain the quality of the village's housing and building stock over time by requiring violations to be corrected prior to each occupancy.”

• Certificate of occupancyRequired

  Residential structures inside New Baden village limits whenever occupancy is established or changed (homes, trailers, apartments)

  • Permit is issued after an approved occupancy inspection; the fee must be paid before the inspection.
  • The village says it is not specific as to who must obtain the permit; ultimate responsibility lies with the property owner.

  “an occupancy permit is required from the village of new baden whenever occupancy is established or changed in a residential structure.”

• Local zoningPresent

  Land inside New Baden village limits; the village's own zoning code (Ordinance 2013-07-A) administered by the Village Building and Zoning Department

  • Page states the zoning code was updated by Ordinance 2013-07-A; the ordinance text was not retrieved, so district rules are unknown (see unknown dimensional and zoning-district claims).
  • The village is a two-county community (majority Clinton County, smaller part St. Clair County); the village zoning page does not address the St. Clair County portion separately.

  “the zoning code was updated by ordinance 2013-07-a; applications, informational handouts, and fees have changed.”

• Permit feesPublished (with conditions)

  Village water and sewer tap fees for properties inside and outside New Baden village corporate limits (recorded under permit_fees as the nearest topic; these are utility tap fees, not building permit fees)

  • Tap fee figures do not include the cost of the meter and any additional supplies.
  • Fee schedule stated as effective 09/12/06 on the village page; the page carries no later schedule.

  water tap fee, inside corporate limits: 1000 USD (excludes meter and additional supplies) · sewer tap fee, inside corporate limits: 1500 USD · water tap fee, outside corporate limits: 1500 USD (excludes meter and additional supplies) · sewer tap fee, outside corporate limits: 2000 USD

  “water and sewer tap fees (effective 09/12/06) inside corporate limits water tap fee - $1,000.00 (does not include cost of meter and any additional supplies.)”

  One more reviewed finding on this topic

  • Published (with conditions) — Occupancy inspection fees for residential structures inside New Baden village limits

    “the fee for the occupancy permit inspection is $50.00.”

• Permit processPartial

  Occupancy inspection/permit process inside New Baden village limits; the village has not published the building permit application process on the captured pages

  • Application is returned to village hall; contact the chief building and zoning official to set up an inspection appointment.
  • Occupancy permit packet is listed as 'no info coming soon!' on the captured page.

  “the process is simple and requires an application and fee to set up an inspection time with the village inspector.”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of New Baden or St. Clair County directly.

• Building permit — Building permit required for new construction, additions, fences, etc. inside New Baden village
• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder exemption inside New Baden village
• Building code adopted — Building code adopted by New Baden village
• Zoning districts — Zoning district map and list for New Baden village
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size inside New Baden village

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.