Gazebo, Pergola & Roofed Structure Permit

• Closed roof.

• May not encroach in public utility or drainage easements.

• When there are no easements, detached gazebos may be placed up to 3 ft. from the side & rear property lines.

• No gazebo will be allowed in the required front yard or corner side yard.

• Setbacks for attached gazebos depend on the home’s zoning classification.

• All closed roof structures may cover no more than 30% of a lot.

• If an enclosed gazebo is less than 6 feet from the house, it must meet building code requirements

• Open slats.

• May not encroach in public utility or drainage easements.

• When there are no easements, pergolas may be placed up to 3 ft. from the side & rear property lines.

An accurate plat of survey is required for all permits for installation of, replacement of, and additions to fences, decks, pools, patios (with or without a roof), driveways, driveway aprons, sidewalks, garages, pergolas and similar structures, and additions. This includes the replacement of flatwork (driveways, aprons, sidewalks) with the same dimensions and location.

If you’re having troubles locating your Plat of Survey, refer to these options:

1. Closing Papers from Purchase of Property.

2. Contacting the Mortgage Company.

3. FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) Request with the City of Joliet City Clerk’s Office.

Note: This option may only yield results if the plat of survey was provided to the City of Joliet in the past for a building permit or a special zoning approval.

You may also try calling Local Surveying Companies for possibility of a copy.

If none of these options are successful in obtaining the Plat of Survey, you have to hire a Professional Land Surveyor to resurvey your lot. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the City of Joliet Building Department at 815-724-4070.