Shed Permit

• May not be constructed in public utility or drainage easements.

• If no easements exist, you can build as close as 3 feet from the side & rear property lines.

• No shed is allowed in the required corner side yard.

• Maximum height for sheds is one story or 15 feet tall.

• If the shed is less than 6 feet from the house, it must meet building code requirements.

• Materials and colors  for sheds over 200 sq. ft. must match or complement the main house.

• All new oversized sheds require an approved concrete foundation.

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

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

• Sheds must meet all city building standards.

• Assessor's Shed Statement: Sheds greater than 120 sq. ft. must meet building code for a garage (e.g. must be built on a concrete slab, etc.).

Plat of Survey Requirement

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, garage/ carports, 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.

Note: The City of Joliet is not responsible for keeping plats of survey on file.