LOCATION

• Pools shall not be located in the front yard, nor within the required side yard adjacent to the dwelling unit, and must be a minimum of eight feet (8')  from the rear and side property line.

• Pools are not permitted in or over any utility or drainage easements.

• Pools shall be a minimum of five feet (5')  from any underground electric service line.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Any pool with a depth of thirty  inches (30") or greater requires a fence around the pool or the yard.
• The fence shall be a minimum of four feet(4') in height, and all gates shall be self-closing and self latching.
• A deck around a pool requires a separate permit.
• Contact the Village for additional electrical requirements.

WHY APPLY FOR A PERMIT?

When you apply for a permit, you are assisting the Village in conducting a plan review and the subsequent inspections that will ensure that all construction in the community meet specific safety and quality guidelines.

The Village is on your side. We want to ensure that you will enjoy your pool for many years to come. The permit you receive for this project will allow us to do just that.

Elk Grove Village is dedicated to assisting its residents. The Department of Engineering & Community Development will show you this dedication as you apply for and receive your  pool permit.

THE PERMIT PROCESS

• Obtain a permit application from the Department of Engineering & Community Development which is located on the lower level of the Charles J. Zettek Municipal Building at 901 Wellington Avenue.
• Return  the completed application with three (3) copies of your plat of survey to the Department of  Engineering & Community Development. Please refer to submission requirements for additional necessary information.
• After you receive your permit, and at least 48 hours before you begin digging, call JULIE (Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators) at 1-(800) 892-0123 and the Elk Grove Village Department of Public Works at (847) 734-8800 for utility locations.

INSPECTIONS

Inspections required at various stages of the project  are:

Pool Wall

Before filling the pool

Electrical

Before any work is concealed

Mechanical

Before any work is concealed

Final

When all work is complete

REQUESTING INSPECTIONS

To schedule an inspection, contact the Department of Engineering & Community Development at (847) 357-4220, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m.and 5:00 p.m. Requests for inspections must be made 24 hours in advance. Please have your permit  number ready when you  call.

PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to a completed application,  all permit submissions are required to include the following information:

• The proposed location of the pool on all copies of the Plat of Survey.
  
• The manufacturer specifications of the pool and the pump/filter.
  

In most cases your pool permit will be issued in ten working days or less.  If for some reason this cannot be accomplished you will be given an approximate date when your permit will be issued.

Questions?
Please call the Department of
Engineering & Community Development
at
(847) 357-4220
Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

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