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Miscellaneous Concrete Work

PATIOS, PAVER BRICKS, SIDEWALKS, SLAB ON GRADE

  1. A permit application must be completed and brought in with two (2) copies of a current Plat of Survey, locating all permanent structures and accessory buildings and locations with dimensions of concrete walks or patios to be installed or replaced.
  2. Patios may not extend beyond 15’ from residence.
  3. All concrete/patios must be a minimum of 4" below top of building foundation and pitch away from building at ¼" per foot. Drainage cannot be directed onto neighboring properties.
  4. Patios must be 5’ 0" from property line, not including service walk access. A patio must be located behind the house.
  5. A 24-hour minimum notice is required for pre-pour inspection prior to pouring concrete or for a base inspection prior to laying paver bricks.
  6. Wire mesh is not allowed on any City property concrete replacement, such as sidewalks or aprons, except in those areas that span utility trenches (see special instructions).
  7. Minimum thickness for concrete patio shall be 4" over 4" of CA-6 compactable gravel (NO PEA GRAVEL). 6 bag mix concrete is the minimum required concrete mix.
  8. Concrete stairs with two or more risers must have handrails/guardrails.

NOTE: DO NOT ORDER CONCRETE TO BE DELIVERED PRIOR TO APPROVAL!

Call JULIE, Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators, at 1-800-892-0123 for utility line information. JULIE is a free service.

Be advised that the above-mentioned are guidelines. Each permit is treated individually and certain other requirements may apply. Once the above-mentioned information is submitted, the correct determination can be made.

Any exceptions to the above may require a variation.

Brick-pavers are only allowed in City right-of-way with a License Agreement. An application for a License Agreement can be obtained from the Planning and Zoning Division. The License Agreement must be approved by City Council.

 

 

 

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Events Calendar
10/15/08 Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing
10/16/08 Committee of the Whole - Budget Hearing
10/16/08 Consumer Protection Commission
10/20/08 City Council Meeting
News Headlines
10/10/08 Flooding Information and Updates
10/8/08 Mayor Declares October as National Arts and Humanities Month
10/7/08 Des Plaines Thinks Green!
10/2/08 Des Plaines Firefighters Sell Pink T-Shirts
9/29/08 News From the Community Foundation
9/26/08 This document is available to view in PDF format. History Center Affected by Flood
9/26/08 Chiro One Wellness Centers Recently Opened in Metro Square
9/25/08 City Clerk Announces Early Voting
9/24/08 Citizen Police Academy Postponed
9/24/08 Police Officer Sworn In
9/24/08 First Lady's Luncheon Rescheduled to October 12
9/19/08 Clerk Announces Last Day To Register To Vote
9/18/08 IEMA, FEMA, SBA To Begin Flood Damage Assessments
9/15/08 Governor Blagojevich Tours Flood-Impacted Areas

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