Forms - Unincorporated Lake County

Building (Integrated Project Applications)

Permit Type
Description
Debris Recycling Plan (PDF) Use this form to outline your plan for recycling construction or demolition debris created by your building project.
Debris Recycling Report (PDF) Use this form to document compliance with the County Construction and Demolition debris recycling regulations.
Fences Within Utility Easements Affidavit (PDF)  Affidavit used to confirm that the applicant has contacted J.U.L.I.E and the appropriate utility companies prior to the construction of a fence in a utility easement.
Permit Application (PDF) Use this form when applying for a permit in unincorporated Lake County.
Registration Form Beekeeping (PDF) Use this form to apply, in lieu of a permit, to register to keep bees on residential properties in unincorporated Lake County.  
Registration Form Chickens (PDF) Use this form to apply, in lieu of a permit, to register to keep chickens on residential properties in unincorporated Lake County
Registration Form Fence (PDF) Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register the construction of a new fence in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
Registration Form Hoophouse (PDF) Use this form to apply, in lieu of a permit, to register the construction of a hoop house in unincorporated Lake County.
Registration Form Re-Roofing (PDF) Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a re-roofing project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
Registration Form Residing (PDF) Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a residing project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
Registration Form Sheds (PDF) Use this form, in lieu of a permit to apply in person, to register the construction of a new shed of 100 square feet of less in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Pergola (PFD) Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a pergola project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
Registration Form Window Replacement Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a window replacement project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Minor Demolition Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a minor demolition project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Stoop Replacement Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a stoop replacement project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Water Heater Replacement Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a water heater replacement project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Freestanding Gazebo or Screen Room Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register a freestanding gazebo or screen room project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Registration Form Air Conditioner Replacement Use this form to apply in person, in lieu of a permit, to register an air conditioner replacement project in unincorporated Lake County. You may apply online through the Citizen Self Service e-portal.
 Township Right of Way Permit Application Use this form, when required with a permit, to apply for township road access. This form must be submitted to the appropriate township road commissioner for approval.

Development Review

 Permit Description
Development Review Application/Site Plan Checklist (PDF) Application to be used for subdivision and site plan related projects.
Final Plat Checklist (PDF) Checklist for final plat applications.
Pre-Application Conference Checklist (PDF) A checklist for Pre-application Conferences for subdivision applications.
Preliminary Plat Engineering Checklist (PDF) Checklist for Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Engineering applications.
Site Capacity Calculations Residential (Excel) Calculations to determine the maximum permitted density for a development.

Temporary Use Permit

Permit
Description
Animal Show (PDF) Application to conduct temporary events consisting of animal shows, animal exhibitions, and animal contests including dog shows, horse shows, etc.
Application Temporary Use (PDF) Please use this application when applying for a temporary use permit
Batch Plant for Road Construction (PDF) Application to establish a temporary batch plant for road construction.
Carnival or Circus (PDF) Application to conduct a temporary carnival or circus.
Christmas Tree Sale (PDF) Application to conduct temporary sale of Christmas Trees.
Contractors Model Home (PDF) Application to establish a temporary contractor’s model home during a residential subdivision construction project.
Contractors Office (PDF) Application to establish a contractor’s office and construction equipment sheds during a construction project.
Events of Public Interest (PDF) Application for a special public event such as picnics, races for motorized vehicles, water craft or air craft races, fishing derbies, dinner dances, fund raisers, survival games, haunted houses, outdoor concerts, auctions, tent meetings, etc.
Farmers' Market (PDF)  Application to operate a farmers' market 
Fireworks Display (PDF) Application to conduct a public fireworks display.
Real Estate Sales Office (PDF) Application to establish a temporary real estate sales office for an approved development project.
Temporary Food Sales (PDF) Form used to apply for Temporary Use Permit for Food Sales
Temporary Produce Sales (PDF) Application for used to apply for a Temporary Use Permit for farm produce sales.
Temporary Shelter (PDF) Application to establish a temporary shelter during the rehabilitation or reconstruction of a residence that has been rendered unfit for human habitation due to fire or natural disaster.
Temporary Structure for Classrooms (PDF) Application to establish a temporary structure(s) for classrooms.
Temporary Structure for Farm Housing (PDF) Application to establish temporary structure(s) for farm housing incidental to an agriculturally exempt use.
Temporary Structures During Construction (PDF) Application to establish a temporary structure during the construction of an approved nonresidential principal structure.
Temporary Dredge Material Stockpiling and Processing (PDF)  Application to apply for a temporary use permit to allow for dredge material stockpiling and processing.

Subdivision Approvals

 Permit Description
Lot Split Review Application and Checklist (PDF) Application and checklist to subdivide a parcel into no more than two lots.
Major Subdivision Review Process Application and Checklists (PDF) Application and checklist for subdivision that results in creation of more than 5 lots.
Minor Subdivision Review Process Application and Checklists (PDF) Application and checklist for subdivision that results in creation of 5 or fewer lots.
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Minor Modification Application (PDF) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Minor Modification Application
Street Plat Vacation Application (PDF) Application and submittal requirements for vacating plats and rights-of-ways.
CUP PUD Non-delegated Information and Application
 Conditional Use Permit for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) (And Major PUD Major Modifications) information and application form
 Subdivision Plat Amendment Application  Application used to request an amendment to a subdivision plat

Zoning Approvals

Permits Description
Administrative Appeal Application (PDF) Instructions and forms for applying for an administrative appeal (appeals of staff decisions relating to the Unified Development Ordinance) to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Administrative Conditional Use Permit Application (PDF) Application to make an administrative determination whether a specific use qualifies retro-actively for a Conditional Use Permit.
Administrative Variation Application (PDF) Instructions and forms for applying for a zoning variation to deviate by 10% or less from applicable standards.
Adult Entertainment Application (PDF) Application for the establishment of an adult entertainment facility.
Agricultural Exemption Application (PDF)

Application for determination if uses are classified as exempt or non-exempt for zoning purposes only, on parcels of at least 200,000 sq. ft. (exclusive of easements and rights-of-way). If you are seeking an agricultural exemption from property taxes, please contact your township assessor’s office.

Conditional Use Permit Delegated (PDF) Instructions and forms for applying for a delegated conditional use permit (the Zoning Board of Appeals has the final decision making authority).
Conditional Use Permit Non-delegated (PDF) Instructions and forms for applying for a non-delegated conditional use permit (the County Board makes the final decision).
CUP Amendment - Accessory Uses Application (PDF) This document has been created by the Lake County Department of Planning, Building and Development as a tool to guide the applicant(s) through the application process for Conditional Use Permit (CUP) amendments involving accessory uses and/or structures.
Customary Home Occupation Application (PDF) Application to establish a home-based business.
Similar Use Interpretation Application (PDF) Application to request an interpretation of unclear or ambiguous regulations of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Legal Nonconforming Determination Application (PDF) This application relates to the determination whether a specific use, structure or parcel is properly considered legally nonconforming.
Lot Consolidation Covenant Instrument (PDF) Form used to combine a series of nonconforming parcels through a covenant
Rezoning Information (PDF) The information contained in this package is to help you become familiar with the various requirements that must be met before your rezoning application can be accepted.
Rural Home Occupation (PDF)  Application to establish a rural home occupation.
Site Capacity and Site Plan Review (PDF) Checklist and application to determine that all UDO requirements including density, impervious surface ratio, floor area ratio, landscaping, parking, lighting, signage, etc. are met for non-residential development.
Telecommunications Facility (PDF)
UDO Zoning Letter Application (PDF) This document is a tool to guide the applicant(s) through the written application process for a written Zoning Determination (example: zoning classification, setback analysis, permitted uses, etc.).
Zoning Text Amendment Application (PDF) Instructions and forms to apply for an amendment to the text of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Zoning Variation Information (PDF) This packet contains information for minor and major variations.