Deck permits in Bloomington, IL

Bloomington lists decks among the work that requires a building permit.

"Additions to any structure, including decks and patios"

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

The city's required-permit list names porches and decks directly.

"Porches and decks"

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

Applications that need plans are not processed until digital copies of the plans arrive.

"Applications requiring plans will not be processed until digital copies have been received."

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

Bloomington has a dedicated Garage/Shed/Deck Porch Permit Application, submitted through its digital form system (https://cityblm.forms.govos.com/f/DECKPORCHGARAGESHED).

"Garage/Shed/Deck Porch Permit Application"

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

Allow up to 5 business days for processing and approval once the application is submitted.

"Please allow up to 5 business days for processing and approval of your application once submitted."

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

Building permit fees are based on the estimated cost of the project.

"The fee for a permit shall be based on the reasonable cost/value of the improvement, including material and labor at a fair market value."

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

For a job valued from $1,001 to $5,000 the fee is $32 plus 86 cents per hundred dollars over $1,000, capped at $75; jobs up to $1,000 pay a $32 minimum.

"$32 plus $.86 per hundred or part thereof the estimated cost over $1,000. Maximum - $75"

Source: bloomingtonil.gov

Bloomington's amended residential code sets the frost line depth at a minimum of 40 inches below finished grade.

"Frost line depth = minimum depth of 40 inches below finish grade"

Source: ecode360.com

Under the zoning code, a deck may project less than 10 feet into a required front yard or rear yard, and may not project into a required side yard.

"Balconies, open porches, terraces, and decks |Projecting < 10 feet into required yard |No |Project < 10 feet into required yard"

Source: ecode360.com

The city amended the model residential code to delete several of its permit exemptions (items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 of Section R105.2).

"Modify the section by deleting Subsections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10."

Source: ecode360.com