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Building Department

The Building Department's mission is to ensure all residence homes are built and or remodeled according to the minimum safety standards set by the National Building Code Organizations. We review permit applications and issue permits for new homes, remodeling, additions, sheds, fences, decks, patios, sunrooms, roofing, siding, new windows, driveways, sidewalks, sewer and water (new or repairs) just to name a few of the areas we monitor for the health and safety of the village residents.

If you are in doubt regarding the need for a permit, please call and ask, we'll be more than glad to help. You will also need a permit to remove any trees from your property, as well as grading or filling-in of your property.

We also use Lake County Building Department to monitor and do inspections on most of our Commercial Development.

Our Department has numerous people to help you with your application process, set-up inspections, and answer your questions.

Our job is to help you build a safe home for your families, and protect you and your neighbors' property values by making sure everyone in the village adheres to the Building Codes and Zoning Ordinances.


 

Information
Declaration for Thorngate including easements, restrictions, covenants and by-laws for Thorngate Owners Association (PDF)
Municipal Code
Flood Safety Instructions
Site Plan Requirements

Download Forms
Building Requirements (PDF)
Fences, Sewer Tap-On, Sheds, Patios, Decks Irrigation Systems Building Permit Application (PDF)
Interior Remodeling, Second Floor Additions Building Permit Application (PDF)
New Construction, Additions, Garages, Driveway with Reconfigurations Building Permit Application (PDF)
Over the Counter (OTC) Building Permit Application (PDF)
Thorngate Landscape Permit Application (PDF)
Tree Removal Permit Application (PDF)

Building Department Contacts

Russell Kraly
Director of Community Services
Serving the Village Since 1998
847-945-3990
RussK@riverwoods-il.net

Kim Solomon
Building Department
Kim@riverwoods-il.net

Helene Brodsky
Building Department
847-945-3990
Available M, T, W & F