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Accessory Structure Demolitions

Applicable Codes:
2024 International Residential Code
2023 National Electrical Code

General Demolition Information:

The following items are required submittals:

  1. Plat of Survey indicating structures to be demolished
  2. Grading Plan for vacant site restoration within 60 days
  3. Tree Preservation Plan and details
  4. Stormwater Management Application

Additional items required prior to issuance (but can be included at submittal):

  1. Signed Intent for Recycling of Construction Debris Form (PDF)
  2. Particulate Control Acknowledgment Form (PDF)
Fees due at Issuance Fee
Accessory Structure Demolition Fee  $75.00 

Post-Demolition Inspection Requirements:

  1. All debris must be removed from the site.
  2. For sites that are to be left open, the following must be done within 60 days:
    • The site must be final graded.
    • Sod/seed must be in place and growing.
    • All construction fencing and silt fencing must be removed.
    • All abandoned drive approaches must be removed and curb lines restored.
    • All damaged public walks must be replaced.
    • All utility disconnections must be completed and parkway restoration complete.
  3. For sites that will be developed, construction on the new structure must be underway.

To apply for a permit

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

Contractor Registration Requirements

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

Websites

Contact Us

City of Wheaton Building & Code Enforcement Department
Address: 303 W. Wesley Street, Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone Calls:
Questions regarding this information: 630-260-2050
Business hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fax: 630-260-2195

Revised 9/24/2025