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Façade Resource Guide

The Element apartment building near completion, brick and dark panels lined with balconies above a graded site
Element apartments under construction

A permit is required if you are performing facade renovation on a commercial building. A plan review is conducted for such renovations. A minor amendment is required. If you have any questions, please contact the Permitting Division of the Community Development Department at 847-923-4420.


Current Fee - Based on Construction Value

Effective May 1, 2019, the fees for commercial, retail, restaurant, industrial, office or apartment building new construction will be calculated based on the construction value of the project. Fees are detailed in the village fee schedule.


Submittal Requirements


Required Inspections

  • Rough framing
  • If project includes electrical work, a rough electrical inspection is required.
  • Final inspection

All inspections require a 24 hour minimum advanced notice. Schedule inspections up to 4 p.m. on the business day prior to the requested inspection date by submitting a request through the Permit Portal or calling Permit Services at 847-923-4420.

Page owner: Community Development

Reviewed Oct. 2026 · next review April 2027