Permits

To ensure the quality of work and to protect township residents from liability for damage to township property, a Maine Township Road District Permit is needed for any construction in the unincorporated area that might affect the public right-of-way. The township requires a bond and a certificate of insurance from the contractor. Permit and waiver letters can be obtained at the Highway Department by appointment only.

Permit Application Process Flowchart

Project Review

Please email a Project Review Form to highway@mainetown.com and include your address in the subject line and provide the following information:

  • Property owner name
  • Phone number
  • Short description of project
  • Copies of proposal and plat of survey, if available

Your project will be reviewed and you will be emailed the appropriate form and instructions.

Helpful Information

If you are adding an addition or renovating your home in the unincorporated area of Maine Township, contact the Cook County Department of Building and Zoning:

Waiver Letter for Cook County

Where a permit is not required by the township you can obtain a permit waiver letter for Cook County. Please email us a request for Project Review (see instructions above).

Simple Permit

When doing construction in the unincorporated area that might affect the public right-of-way you will need to obtain a permit. Please email us a request for Project Review (see instructions above).

Plan Submittal

New construction or major additions require that civil engineering plans be pre-approved by Maine Township before applying to Cook County. Please email us a request for Project Review (see instructions above) and a PDF copy of engineering plans.

General Notes

  1. The Maine Township Highway Department shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of any construction. The silt fence and soil erosion control measures must be in place, inspected and approved prior to starting construction.
  2. The benchmark used for all projects shall be a Maine Township Highway Department Benchmark or USGS Benchmark if approved by the Township Highway Commissioner.
  3. All Maine Township right-of-way disturbed during construction shall be restored with 6″ topsoil and sod.
  4. All downspouts shall discharge at grade to the front and rear of the property. Downspouts shall not be tied into the storm sewer system or piped to the right-of-way. No downspouts shall discharge toward the neighboring property.
  5. All storm sewer installed in the Maine Township right-of-way shall be PVC, SDR 26.
Fee Schedule

Below you will find a list of all permit fees.

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