Have a upcoming project? These are some of the most common commercial building permit types issued in Lake Bluff. Follow the steps shown to receive a building permit as quickly as possible.
Driveway or Parking Lot Resurfacing
- Fill out a Building Permit Application (and submit in person, by mail, by email, or via web).
- Indicate on application whether driveway or parking lot is being replaced with the same layout as the existing or if new paved area is being added.
- Provide sketch or drawing if new paved area is being added.
- Indicate total number of parking spaces and number of accessible spaces.
- Contractors to renew/apply for Lake Bluff Contractor’s License if not currently licensed.
Fire Review Documents
- Submit all fire alarm, fire sprinkler, and fire suppression documents electronically by email ONLY.
For submission requirements for other types of projects, contact Building Codes Supervisor, Mike Croak, at 847-283-6885 or email.
Please note that projects which change the exterior appearance of a commercial or multi-family building, must apply for Site Plan Review approval for the change.
