Permits

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Permits are required for a variety of building activities:

Permits are required for the following miscellaneous activities:

Additional information regarding these miscellaneous permits can be found below.

Alarms

The River Forest Police Department maintains information on all alarm systems for emergency notification to the alarm holder and to assist officers responding to alarm calls. All alarms within the Village require an alarm number issued by the Police Department and completion of the Emergency Notification Form.

Block Parties

Residents wishing to host a block party must submit a request in writing at least two weeks prior to the event. Required information includes name, address, phone number, day of the event (with rain date if applicable), the exact block to be barricaded, and the time of the event.

In 2012, the Village will be partnering with the River Forest Parks Foundation for "Green" Block Parties.  Each party will receive a composter that can be used for the party and then kept by one of the residents.  

Click here to download the Block Party Permit application.

Bonfires

A permit is required for an outdoor fire on the ground. Such fires must be at least 50' from a structure and 25' from other combustible materials. Size is limited to a 5' x 5' base and 5' in height.

Permits are not required for recereational fires for cooking or warmth in an approved container (generally commercially designed and manufactured). Fire size is limited by the size of the container to less than 3' in diameter and 2' in height. Approved containers must be located a minimum of 15' from a structure or combustible materials.

Click here to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau for more information.

Click here to download a Bonfire Permit application.

Filming

All film and photo productions are required to apply for a permit through the River Forest Police Department (708-366-8500). Permit applicants must abide by the Village's Code of Conduct and Noise Requirements,  a $100 permit fee as well as security and a street obstruction permit if necessary, and provide an insurance certificate naming the Village as an additional insured. For a complete list of film permit requirements contact the Police Department. Click here to download a film and photo permit application.

Tents and Canopies

Permits are required for tents with a square footage greater than 200 square feet and canopies (without sides) greater than 400 square feet. Permitting is to emphasize safety conflicts with underground and above ground utilities, fire safety, egress, and installed lighting.

Click here to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau for more information.

Click here to download a Tent Permit application.

Underground Storage Tank Removal (UST)

Permits are required to document the location and removal of a residential heating fuel tank and the removal of any abandoned product. Permits are commonly requested due to construction, landscape renovations or a condition of property sale.

Click here to contact the Fire Prevention Bureau for more information.

Click here to download a UST Permit application.

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Last Updated on Friday, March 23, 2012