Alsip § 12.13 Business & Licensing Section Building and premises This section prohibits the issuance of licenses or permits if the proposed business or activity location does not fully comply with all municipal and state ordinances and regulations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.507 Business & Licensing Section Inspections; access by inspecting officers or officials This section mandates that licensees and others must grant free access to the premises at all times it is open to the public, and at other reasonable times or when occupied, to peace officers and inspectors from various government departments responsible for enforcing laws. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 12.703 Business & Licensing Section License issuance or denial This section outlines that rental properties are subject to inspection for compliance with the housing code and this article. Licenses can be denied for non-compliance, but a conditional license may be applied for. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.100 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fee for water used in construction This section establishes building permit fees for water usage during construction. Fees are a flat rate for single-family residences and a per-square-foot rate for multi-family, commercial, and industrial buildings. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.101 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fee for signs This section establishes the fee structure for building permits related to signs in Alsip. It outlines different fees based on the type of sign, illumination, size, and whether it's temporary or a billboard, including references to state law for billboards. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.102 Buildings & Construction Section Building inspection fee for signs—Annual permit with inspection This section establishes an annual inspection fee for exterior signs in Alsip, with varying rates for illuminated and non-illuminated signs, billboards, and electric signs. Canopy and awning fees are waived. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.103 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fee for fences in industrial and commercial districts This ordinance establishes a building permit fee for fences erected in commercial or industrial districts within Alsip. The fee is set at $100.00, with additional inspection fees to be charged. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.104 Buildings & Construction Section Building inspection fee for fences in industrial and commercial districts This section establishes a building inspection fee for the erection of fences in commercial and industrial districts within Alsip. The fee is set at $50.00 per inspection, with the number of inspections to be determined by the building commissioner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.106 Buildings & Construction Section Inspections and reinspection fees This section outlines the fees charged for re-inspections conducted during construction and for annual inspections when violations are found. It specifies different rates for re-inspections due to work not being ready or being in violation, and for re-inspections of existing violations found during annual checks, also detailing the pay rate for part-time inspectors. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.107 Buildings & Construction Section Inspector fees This section establishes a fee schedule for various building, plumbing, and electrical inspections conducted by part-time inspectors for different types of construction projects, including room additions, garages, single-family, multi-family, and commercial buildings. It also outlines reinspection fees for violations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.110 Buildings & Construction Section Bonds This section outlines requirements for two types of bonds for building permits in Alsip: a compliance bond and a completion bond. The completion bond amount is tiered based on the permit cost and is refundable upon approval of final inspections and issuance of an occupancy permit. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.185 Buildings & Construction Section Scope This section defines the scope of the article, applying its provisions to all new construction, commercial and multiple-dwelling additions/alterations/repairs, and existing buildings undergoing significant upgrades exceeding 50% of their replacement value within a 12-month period. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.20 Buildings & Construction Section Plat of survey required prior to issuance of occupancy permit This ordinance requires the general contractor to submit a certified as-built or spotted plat of survey for all new construction and additions before an occupancy permit can be issued. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.248 Buildings & Construction Section Plans required; approval This section outlines the requirements for sprinkler system plans, testing, and installation for multiple-family dwellings in Alsip. It mandates plan submission and approval by fire and water departments, specific pressure and duration testing witnessed by the building department before occupancy permits are issued, and ensures systems remain operational with labeled and locked shutoff valves. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.282 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit required This section requires building permits for the construction or erection of carports, garages, storage/accessory buildings, driveways, and approaches within residential districts of Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.285.1 Buildings & Construction Section Detached garage electrical requirements This section mandates that all new detached garage building permits in Alsip must include the cost of a minimum electrical permit and that each new detached garage must be equipped with at least one light on a switch and one electrical outlet. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.312 Buildings & Construction Section Installation and operating regulations This section outlines regulations for the installation and operation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, requiring permits, water conservation devices, and adherence to water usage limits. It also specifies procedures for existing installations and grants inspection authority to the chief building inspector. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.32 Buildings & Construction Section Required This section requires a permit for constructing buildings (excluding fences) exceeding $300 in cost, altering buildings to change bearing walls, beams, supports, or roofs, and for moving any building within Alsip. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.33 Buildings & Construction Section Application and required information This section outlines the required documentation for building permits in Alsip. Applications must include a plat or sketch of the proposed work, stamped and signed by a licensed architect, and may also require a sanitary district permit and tax index number. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.331 Buildings & Construction Section Enforcement This section outlines the enforcement responsibilities for the Alsip Housing Code, granting the designated authority the power to conduct inspections at reasonable hours and to seek legal means for entry if refused. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.34 Buildings & Construction Section Compliance with other ordinances This section mandates that all work performed under a building permit must comply with all other relevant municipal ordinances, including zoning, water, and street excavation regulations. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.401 Buildings & Construction Section Application for license; approval This section outlines the requirements for a motel/hotel license application in Alsip. Applicants must provide details about the establishment and detailed building plans, which are then reviewed and approved by the planning and zoning commission and the board of trustees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.502 Buildings & Construction Section Plan submittals This section outlines the specific documents an applicant must submit when applying for building or electrical permits to install an Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS). Required submittals include a detailed diagram, site plan, landscaping plan, and an electrical load calculation sheet. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.610 Buildings & Construction Section Approval of plan This section outlines the process and standards for approving a vacant building plan in Alsip. The building commissioner reviews the plan based on factors such as the village's intent to minimize vacancy time, impact on adjoining properties, duration of vacancy, public nuisances, and the plan's likelihood of success, providing written findings to the owner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.75 Buildings & Construction Section Application This section prohibits the issuance of a permit for fence construction or erection unless the application includes a plat or sketch detailing the proposed location and scope of the work. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.89 Buildings & Construction Section Residential building permit fee This ordinance section details the building permit fees for various residential construction and improvement projects in Alsip. Fees range from flat rates for additions and garages to a percentage of estimated cost for new single-family and multi-family residences, with some items requiring specific fees for electrical work and others exempt from fees. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.90 Buildings & Construction Section Residential inspection fees This section establishes inspection fees for various residential building activities in Alsip. It outlines minimum inspection requirements and fee structures for single-family homes, multi-family buildings, room additions, remodels, storage buildings, swimming pools, and repairs, with fees generally charged at the time of building permit issuance. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.91 Buildings & Construction Section Commercial and/or industrial building permit fees This section outlines the fees associated with various building permits in Alsip for commercial and industrial districts, including fees for new construction, demolition, remodeling, electrical services, and maintenance. It also details the process for waiving fees for local government units. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.92 Buildings & Construction Section Commercial and/or industrial inspection fees This section establishes a fee of $50.00 for each inspection required for commercial and/or industrial construction. The number of inspections and associated fees are determined by the building commissioner based on the construction work schedule and demands on inspectors. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.93 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fees, farm buildings This section establishes the building permit fee for erecting farm buildings in Alsip. The fee is set at $100.00, with additional inspection fees to be charged. View in Alsip’s full code →