Building, Planning & Zoning

Contact the Plano Building Department to get answers to building and zoning questions or to schedule an inspection. To schedule an inspection, call the Building and Zoning Department at 630-552-8425 no less than 48 hours before the inspection is required.

Building Codes in Effect

  • 2018 International Building Code
  • 2006 International Fire Code
  • 2018 International Mechanical Code
  • 2018 International Plumbing Code and Illinois State Plumbing Code (most current edition)
  • 2018 International Residential Code (1 and 2-family dwelling)
  • 2006 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
  • 2018 International Energy Efficiency Code
  • 2017 National Electric Code (NEC)

Building Resources

  1. 2017 Zoning-Rev 042219
  2. Application for an Approval of a Final Plat (PDF)
  3. Building Code Enforcement Evaluation Survey (PDF)
  4. BUILDING FEE WORKSHEET 2019
  1. Comprehensive Plan
  2. Minimum Construction Standards (PDF)
  3. petition application and info

The following list specifies what constitutes a complete application packet for the petitions identified.

Annexations: Public Hearing Required

  • Petitions: 1 original, 25 copies
  • Annexation application: 25 copies on 8.5" by 11" paper
  • Natural resource inventory from Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation District

Fees

  • Filing fee = $300
  • For each acre in excess of 5 acres = $20

Amendments: To Re-Zone - Public Hearing Required

  • Petitions: 1 original, 25 copies
  • Current plat of survey: 25 copies
  • Site plan containing all information deemed appropriate by the Plan Commission: 25 copies

Fees

  • Filing Fee = $200
  • For each acre up to and including 20 acres = $30
  • For each acre in excess of 20 acres = $20

Special Use: Public Hearing Required

  • Petitions: 1 original, 25 copies
  • Current plat of survey: 25 copies

Fees

Planned Unit Developments

  • Base fee = $300
  • For each acre up to and including 20 acres = $30
  • For each acre in excess of 20 acres = $20

All other special uses

  • Base fee = $250
  • Additional $20 for each acre

Variance: Public Hearing Required

  • Petitions: 1 original, 25 copies
  • Current plat of survey, 25 copies

Fees

  • $200

Site Plan Review: No Public Hearing Required

  • Petitions: 1 original, 25 copies
  • Plats and drawings depicting location and compliance with the site design standard found in Section 5-12-12 of the city code

Fees

Flat Fee = $300

Before subdividing any tract or parcel of land in the city and in the unincorporated area within 1.5 miles beyond the city limits or wishing to dedicate streets, alleys or other land for public use, an owner or subdivider shall submit:

  • a sketch plan
  • a preliminary plat
  • a final plat

Pre-Application Report for Subdivisions: No Public Hearing Required

  • Pre-application report: 24 copies

Preliminary Subdivision Plat: No Public Hearing Required

  • Application: 24 copies
  • Preliminary Plat: 24 copies

Fees

  • $25 for each lot or parcel, but not less than $250

Review Fee

A fee of $1500, to be deposited into an escrow account with the city to be used to pay for services as they are rendered by city planners, engineer's services or legal fees, is required. When the initial deposit is exhausted, the city shall bill the applicant for an additional deposit. Any excess funds in the escrow account shall be refunded to the applicant.

Final Subdivision Plat: No Public Hearing Required

  • Application: 24 copies
  • Original drawing, not to exceed 24" x 36", drawn with ink on linen tracing cloth or its equivalent
  • 1 transparency print and 5 contact prints
  • 5 copies of all supporting maps, plans and other drawings
  • All other required documents.

Fees

$25 for each lot or parcel, but not less than $250

Planned Unit Development: Public Hearing Required

  • Petition: 1 original and 25 copies
  • Site plan: 25 copies

Fees

  • Base fee = $300
  • Additional $30 per acre up to and including 20 acres
  • $20 per acre in excess of 2