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Town of Cicero, IL permit planning guide
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Building Permit Application
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Zoning Permit / Land Use Application
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Fence Permit Application
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Deck / Porch Permit Application
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Accessory Structure / Shed Permit Application
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Garage / Carport Permit Application
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Electrical Permit Application
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Plumbing Permit Application
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HVAC / Mechanical Permit Application
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Official references
Official sources for Town of Cicero, IL
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Town of Cicero - Chapter 10 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning. Where applicable, words used in the present tense include the future tense of the word and words in the singular include the plural form of the word.Alcoholic liquor or alcoholic beverages includes alcohol, spirits, wine, beer and every liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine or beer and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being.Banquets or specific events means weddings, funerals, birthday parties, graduation parties, confirmation parties, bar mitzvahs, bar mitzvah parties, political functions, smokers events sponsored by an organization, club dances, charitable fundraising functions and all other lawful events or occasions. This definition shall specifically exclude the operation of dancehalls or restaurants or clubs, as defined in this section, or other facilities where dances or other events would be sponsored, cosponsored or conducted directly by the licensee on a regular basis for commercial purposes.Beer means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic
Sec. 10-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceTown of Cicero - Chapter 36 - EMERGENCY SERVICES
For the purpose of this section, certain terms are defined as follows:Alarm business means a business by any individual, partnership, corporation, or other entity selling, leasing, maintaining, servicing, repairing, altering, replacing, moving or installing any alarm system or causing any of the above to occur in or on any building, structure or facility.Alarm system means any assembly of equipment, mechanical or electrical, arranged to signal the occurrence of an illegal entry or other activity or condition requiring urgent attention and to which the public safety department are expected to respond; however, this does not include audible alarms or fire detectors affixed to automobiles, or other motor vehicles, nor does it include audible alarm signals which may be heard only within a building, such as a smoke detector.Alarm user means a person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or other organization of any kind in control of any building, structure or facility where an alarm system is maintained or activated.Automatic dialing device means a device which is interconnected to a telephone line and is programmed to select a predetermined telephone number and transmi
Sec. 36-31. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceTown of Cicero - Chapter 34 - CIVIL EMERGENCIES
(a)There is created the town emergency services and disaster agency to prevent, minimize, repair and alleviate injury and damage resulting from disaster caused by enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action or from natural or manmade disaster, in accordance with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.).(b)The emergency services and disaster agency shall consist of the coordinator, the assistant coordinator, and such additional members as may be selected by the coordinator.(Code 1958, § 11-1; Ord. No. 8-91, § 1, 1-15-1991)
Sec. 34-26. - Establishment · p. 1 · Open sourceTown of Cicero - Chapter 90 - TAXATION
(a)A tax is imposed upon all persons engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property, other than an item of tangible personal property titled or registered with an agency of this State's government, at retail, in the Town at the rate of one and three-fourths percent (1.75%) of the gross receipts from such sales made in the course of such business while this section is in effect, and a tax is imposed upon all persons engaged in the Town in the business of making sales of service, at the rate of one and three-fourths percent (1.75%) of the selling price of all tangible personal property transferred by such servicemen either in the form of tangible personal property or in the form of real estate as an incident to a sale of service.(b)The home rule municipal retailers' occupation tax and home rule municipal service occupation tax imposed in subsection (a) of this section will not be imposed on the sale of food for human consumption which is to be consumed off the premises where it is sold, other than alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and food which has been prepared for immediate consumption, and prescription and nonprescription medicines, drugs, medical appliances and ins
Sec. 90-1. - Home Rule Municipal Retailers' Occupation Tax and Home Rule Municipal Service Occupation Tax · p. 1 · Open sourceTown of Cicero - Chapter 78 - SOLID WASTE
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:Ashes includes all ashes of wood, coal, coke, and the residue resulting from the combustion of any material or substance; and soot, cinders, slag and charcoal.Garbage includes any and all rejected or waste household food, offal, swill and carrion.Manure includes the excrement of all domestic animals and fowl and stable bedding and all hay, straw, shavings, grass, weeds or leaves that have been used for stable bedding.Miscellaneous waste includes dust and all refuse, except excrement, dead animals and parts thereof, and all articles and substances included under the definitions of the terms "garbage," "ashes" and "manure."(Rev. Ord. of 4-9-1917, ch. 24, art. I, § 1069; Code 1958, § 17-1)Cross reference— Definitions generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 78-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceTown of Cicero - Chapter 92 - TELECOMMUNICATIONS
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings:Cable service means that term as defined in 47 U.S.C. § 522(6).Commission means the Illinois Commerce Commission.Gross revenues means all consideration of any kind or nature including, without limitation, cash, credits, property and in-kind contributions received by the holder for the operation of a cable or video system to provide cable service or video service within the holder's cable service or video service area within the town.(1)Gross revenues shall include the following:a.Recurring charges for cable service or video service.b.Event-based charges for cable service or video service including, but not limited to, pay-per-view and video-on-demand charges.c.Rental of set top boxes and other cable service or video service equipment.d.Service charges related to the provision of cable service or video service including, but not limited to, activation, installation and repair charges.e.Administrative charges related to the provision of cable service or video service including, but not limited to, service order and service termination charges.f.Late payment fees or charges, insufficient funds check charges
Sec. 92-1. - Definitions · p. 1 · Open sourceQuestions people ask
Cicero permit FAQ
Where do I start for a project in Town of Cicero, IL?
Start with the property address. The parcel determines whether municipal, county, state, shoreland, floodplain, sanitary, transportation, or special-district approvals can apply.
Who handles building permits in Cicero?
A building office is not listed here. Use the address check to confirm the issuing office before relying on a form.
Who handles zoning approval in Town of Cicero, IL?
Zoning administration may sit with the municipality or county. Confirm the parcel authority before relying on statewide guidance.
Are the fees and forms on this page final?
No. Adopted fees, application versions, issuing offices, and required attachments can change. Verify the current official source before filing or paying a fee.
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