Other Permits

Owners of security alarms, including those in residences, are annually required to purchase an alarm permit for a fee of $30 for residences and $50 for businesses.  The licensing period for these permits is September 1 to August 31. 

To register, please visit our online portal.

For questions, email us licensing@villageoflombard.org or call 630-620-5769.

The Village encourages residents to get to know each other and to foster positive neighborhood activities for families and friends. Block parties are a great way to do this!

Residents seeking to host a block party must fill out and submit a Block Party Application to the Public Works Department at least seven days prior to the party. Block party requests are approved on a first come - first served basis and applications must be submitted at least 7 days prior to the party date. If you would like the Police Department to attend your block party, please call the non-emergency number at (630) 873-4400. If you would like the Fire Department to attend your block party, please call (630) 873-4501. . After all Department approvals are made, Public Works will Email an approved copy of the form to the applicant.

As part of this application you will be required to submit information for two additional sponsors (not residing at the same residence) that live within the requested road closure area including their name, address and phone number. You will not be able to submit the application without this information.

Block parties will be permitted between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. 

The Friday evening prior to your party barricades will be delivered to the intersections to be closed. Residents should set up the barricades when starting the festivities and remove the barricades from the roadway and return them to where they were dropped off when finished. The barricades will be picked up on Monday.

The Lombard Park District has a Block Party Wagon that residents may reserve. The wagon contains ten tables, 100 chairs, a 10’x10’ canopy, large charcoal grill, a bean bag game and a sound system. For more information regarding the Block Party Wagon, please contact the Park District at (630) 620-7322 or at LombardParks.com.

If this is your first block party check out the Block Party Planner to help make it a successful event!

Open burning shall be allowed after obtaining approval from the Village of Lombard Fire Department. Various forms of open burning also require a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Restrictions limit burns to last no longer than 3 hours, and must end no later than 11:30 P.M.

Open Burning Permit Application

Prescribed burning shall be allowed after obtaining approval from the Village of Lombard Fire Department. Prescribed burning also requires a permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). Restrictions may apply.

Prescribed Burn Permit Application

The purpose of the Right of Way (ROW) permit is to ensure that the work conducted in the ROW does not constitute a danger to the traveling public or the individuals performing the work, as well as to ensure the completed work does not degrade the ROW or Village infrastructure, thereby resulting in increased maintenance or replacement costs to the taxpayer.

Right of Way Permit Application

Lane Closures for Private Construction Activity

Contractors that need to close a lane or roadway for private construction activity must submit an online request at least three business days before the proposed start date. Village staff will review the request and approval or denial will be provided by email response.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What Projects Require a Right of Way permit?

Any time an individual, adjacent property owner, contractor or utility company needs to perform above or underground work within the Village-owned ROW, a ROW permit is required.

Typical ROW projects include: 

• Utility installation or repair
• Water, Sewer or Storm Sewer excavations and connections
• Heavy Equipment Movement (may also require an Overweight permit from the Police Department) 

What paperwork do I submit when applying for a ROW permit?

• Completed ROW permit application
• One set of design plans signed and sealed on every page by the design engineer (preferably sent electronically)
• Traffic Control Plan (included with the Site Plan)
• For work extending outside of the right of way, proof of easement or permission granted by the property owner, must be included with the application.
• For above ground work - A letter from ComEd, or whomever the pole belongs to, giving permission to use their utility pole located in the public ROW is required
• For underground work - A bond is required. In addition, the design plans are required to show all existing underground utilities. Utility atlas maps may be obtained from the Public Works Department by emailing the request, including a map or photo of the project area, to Tom Dixon (dixont@villageoflombard.org)
• Certificate of Insurance that meets or exceeds the monetary requirements set out in the IDOT Road & Bridge Manual and listing the Village of Lombard as additional insured.
• Village of Lombard Contractor Registration
• Permit Fee (check, credit card or cash)

What is the fee for a ROW permit?

Non-refundable permit fee - $50.00

Small Cell fees

• $350.00 (per small wireless facility) - Request to collocate multiple small wireless facilities on existing utility poles or wireless support structures addressed in a single application
• $650.00 - Request to collocate a single small wireless facility on an existing utility pole or wireless support structure
• $1,000.00 - Request to collocate a small wireless facility that includes the installation of a new utility pole

The Bond is determined by the scope of work and the surrounding utilities in the work zone.

What is the Village's Policy with regard to the regulation of the operation of wireless telecommunications equipment used for cellular communications?

View Frequently Asked Questions about Municipal Regulation of Telecommunications Antennas

How long does it take to get a ROW permit?

ROW permits are generally issued within 2 weeks of submittal.

How long is the ROW permit good for?

The ROW permit is good for 6 months.

Are inspections required?

Typically, Village staff does not perform inspections, however, the Village shall be notified prior to commencing work.

What happens if I do not get a ROW permit for my project or if the permit expires and work is not completed?

If work occurs without a permit, the work will be stopped. If a permit has expired a permit extension is granted upon request. If the Village is required to do work because work was not completed and the contractor is unresponsive, the Village will perform the work and utilize the bond to cover any cost incurred by the Village.

Special or Temporary events occur over a specific and limited span of time, which has not been authorized or permitted by the certificate of occupancy or conditional use zoning approval.  Please contact cd@villageoflombard.org to determine if your event requires a special event permit. A complete permit application must be received at least 20 days prior to the proposed event.  Staff may require additional review time for larger events. 

Requirements include:

• Application (must be filled out online)
• Site Plan
• Insurance
• Dram Shop insurance, if providing alcohol
• Associated fees

Please review the Special Event Inspection Checklist and ensure all items (if applicable) have been addressed prior to inspection. For events that will utilize a tent over 400 square feet, please reference the Tent Permit handout.

Special events are limited to thirty days for Lombard businesses. Seasonal outdoor garden sales are limited to four months, and carnivals or circuses are limited to ten consecutive days.  Properties are limited to no more than four permits per calendar year. Examples of special events include outdoor garden sales, carnivals, races, festivals, or events that use Village services.

If the event will sell items subject to retail sales tax, please note, the event organizer shall supply information to the Illinois Department of Revenue on the vendors.  Each vendor shall register with the Illinois Department of Revenue prior to the event. 

• The special event application is online, and the required materials must be uploaded to our online portal.  

If the event will utilize public streets or require public street closures, contact cd@villageoflombard.org. All new race routes require pre-approval.  Fees may be incurred as part of a special event. Village staff will determine if Village services are required, which would necessitate fees.

The Village of Lombard requires permits for overweight and over sized trucks. 

Apply for a permit via www.oxcartpermits.com. Contact Ofc Heather Mussar with any questions. 

Utility permits are required to construct, operate or maintain a utility facility in the Village of Lombard right of way.

Application

This includes, but is not limited to:

• Gas
• Electric
• Telecommunications, including CATV
• Fiber optics

For work extending outside of the right of way, proof of easement or permission granted by the property owner, must be included with the application.

Questions regarding Utility Permits can be directed to Tom Dixon dixont@villageoflombard.org.