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Detached Garage Demolition - Residential

Applicable Codes:
2024 International Residential Code
2023 National Electrical Code

Please submit the following information:

  1. Plat of Survey for the property.
  2. Plan identifying structure(s) to be demolished.
  3. Specific plans for the reuse of the property - Building plans and specifications for any new structure to be built on the property.
  4. Site restoration plans and specifications - If commencement of construction of a new structure is not planned to occur within 60 days after completion of demolition, then the application shall include a detailed site restoration and maintenance plan depicting all work required to restore the subject property, within 60 days after completion of demolition, to a safe, clean condition until construction of a new structure has commenced, including, without limitation, backfilling of any excavation, grading, seeding, fencing, stormwater management, utility disconnections and any other applicable items required by ordinance.
  5. Type 1 Grading Plan (Only if the site is to remain vacant, or construction of a new garage will not commence within 60 days) - Signed and sealed by an Illinois Registered Engineer or Land Surveyor. Please call our Development Engineer at 630-260-2040 should you need further information. Please refer to the document titled Grading Plan Requirements Type I for specific requirements.
  6. Tree preservation plan - A tree preservation plan that identifies all trees with a six-inch diameter or larger trunk located on the property. The plan shall identify any trees that would be removed as a result of the demolition or reuse of the property and provide for their replacement in conformance with the city zoning ordinance.

Significant Code Requirements

  1. Particulate control - Airborne particles shall be controlled at all demolition sites at all times during the work by thoroughly saturating all portions of the structure and areas surrounding the structure with water. Such spraying shall be undertaken to thoroughly control the creation and migration of airborne particles, including, without limitation, dust from the subject property during the demolition and removal of material from the subject property.
    • The water source for control of airborne particles shall be either a water tanker truck with a pump capacity of 100 gallons per minute at the nozzle or a hydrant connection to the city's water system. 
    • If the city's water system is used, the demolition contractor shall obtain a hydrant meter, and the permit/applicant shall pay the city for the retail value of the water used. 
    • The water shall be delivered from the water source by a hose with a minimum diameter of one and one-half inches. The water source for controlling airborne particles shall be identified on the demolition permit application. 
    • If a water tanker truck is utilized to provide the water source, the name, address, and telephone number of the entity providing such service shall be identified on the demolition permit.
  2. Site Restoration - If commencement of construction of a new structure is not planned to occur within 60 days after completion of demolition, then the application shall include a detailed site restoration and maintenance plan depicting all work required to restore the subject property, within 60 days after completion of demolition, to a safe, clean condition until construction of a new structure has commenced, including, without limitation, backfilling of any excavation, grading, seeding, fencing, stormwater management, utility disconnections and the like.
  3. Recycling of Debris - Statement of intent to recycle applicable construction debris must be submitted. A statement of intent indicating that the waste hauler that will be utilized to remove the construction debris from the demolition site will transport the debris to a recycling facility that will sort and recycle the appropriate materials. The waste hauler and recycling center to be used shall be identified within the statement of intent.

To apply for a permit

Maintstar - h2.maintstar.co/wheaton/portal/#/

Contractor Registration Requirements

Webpage - www.wheaton.il.us/890/Contractor-Registration-Requirements

Websites

Contact Us

City of Wheaton Building & Code Enforcement Department
Address: 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone Calls:
Inspection Scheduling - 630-260-2050
Planning & Zoning Department - 630-260-2080
Engineering Department - 630-260-2040
Fax - 630-260-2195

Business hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Revised 7/17/2025