Most construction and improvement projects require a permit before work begins. Permits help ensure that projects comply with applicable codes and safety standards through plan review and inspections conducted by the Community Development and Public Works.

Obtaining the required permits helps protect property owners, promotes safe construction practices, and can help prevent issues during future property sales, insurance claims, or financing transactions.

Use the information below to determine permit requirements, access applications, review fees, and schedule inspections:

Engineering Applications
Download and complete the Clearing & Grading application.
  1. A Right-of-Way permit is required for any work to be performed in the Village of Gurnee public right-of-way. Such work includes but is not limited to sewer or water extensions, franchise utility work, storm drainage, driveway connections, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, landscaping, undergrounding of utilities, street lighting, paving or any other excavation or pertinent installation in the right-of-way.

  2. Download the Right of Way Permit.

Download the Application for the removal, replacement, or relocation of existing trees on vacant lots or lots already developed/built upon/occupied.

(Exempt Lots: Residential lots subdivided before July 16, 2001.)

Email Engineering@village.gurnee.il.us with a cover letter and plans. The Village of Gurnee does not accept Zip files so we suggest requesting a FTP site to upload documents.