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Building DepartmentOPENING A BUSINESS
First, if you are a new business-owner in the Village, we'd like to say "Welcome."
Next, we want to provide you with some basic information regarding permits, etc. that you may need. If you have any questions about the information here, please call the Building Department at 503-7703. Assistance for commercial development and information about business incentive packages are available, too, from our Economic Development Department. Call Hildy Kingma at (708) 748-1112 x152.
Permits and Approvals
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A permit may be required for any new construction, interior alterations or business sign installation. Fees for these permits are based on the job cost.
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An inspection is always required. In fact, the Building Inspector, the Fire Inspector and the Health Department Inspector may all need to do an inspection, depending on the type of business.
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You will need to fill out a business re-occupancy application. This helps identify the landlord and tenant, and the location and type of the business. We also ask that you fill out a similar Police and Fire form, with emergency information.
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If you are leasing space in a shopping center or strip mall, all of these arrangements will be handled through the landlord. Or, you will need to bring in your signed and dated lease agreement, and a signed letter from your landlord stating his/her approval of your proposed plans and signs.
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If your business involves a new building being constructed, a set of ARCHITECTURAL STAMPED plans including plot of survey and proposed drawing and landscape design must be submitted to the Building Department for approval.
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Park Forest is a member of the Chamber of the Parks, which helps promote new and existing businesses in Park Forest. Chamber membership applications are available at the Building Department. Zoning maps are available at the Front Desk in Village Hall. And, the Community Development Department can provide you with specific zoning requirements.
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