Without first securing a building permit, it is unlawful to construct or alter any building or structure in the City where there are to be any changes in the height, outside dimensions, any structural change, or where any bearing wall of any building or structure is to be altered, or where a porch, breezeway, carport or other roofed area is to be enclosed, or where a parking lot is to be constructed.

Examples where a permit is required include some, but not all construction projects:

New construction
Cement Slab
Electrical
Plumbing
Fences
Swimming pools (pools holding 1,000 gallons require a fence)
Accessory buildings such as garage, storage shed, etc.

Examples where a permit is not required:

Re-roofing when no structural changes will be done
Siding
Simple landscaping

The best was to find out if you need a permit is to visit City Hall or call the City Clerk at 815-946-3514. You may also need to discuss your plans with the city’s building inspector before beginning construction to determine whether you need a permit.

City of Polo

Building Permits

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