Zoning, building permits and septic rules in Village of Spaulding, Illinois

Village of Spaulding’s own rules

• Building permitRequired

  Work inside Spaulding village limits that falls under section 10-4-2(a), including new residential structures.

  • Permit is required before new structures, changes to a structure footprint or roof profile, new driveways, sidewalks, retaining walls with an exposed face of 20 inches or more, swimming pools, outdoor kitchens, built-in fireplaces, fences over 20 inches, work requiring installation or relocation of water, electrical or sewer lines, and any work in village right-of-way (section 10-4-2(a)).
  • Exemption: a building permit is not required for minor repairs, maintenance, or other minor work (section 10-4-2(d)).
  • Building without a required permit requires paying double the original permit cost if the proper permit is not obtained within 24 hours of village notice; failure to follow submitted plans can require removal or a $1,000 fine (section 10-4-2(g)).
  • Amended by ord. 2025-09 passed 9-15-2025.

  “any person, prior to beginning work on any of the items listed below, shall obtain a building permit from the village”

• Building code adoptedAdopted

  Construction inside Spaulding village limits.

  • Adopted codes are the 2006 editions of the International Building Code and International Residential Code (section 10-4-1(a)), with the 2005 National Electrical Code and 2009 International Energy Conservation Code also listed in the same section.
  • Where an adopted code conflicts with state law or another village ordinance, the state law or village ordinance prevails.
  • Any reference to the 'building official' in the adopted codes means the village building official or designee.
  • Penalty: a violation is a class B violation under section 1-4-13, and each day is a separate offense.

  IBC edition: 2006 · IRC edition: 2006

  “the international building code, 2006 edition, and all amendments thereto, and the international residential code, 2006 edition, both published by the international code council, inc., are hereby adopted by reference as and for the building code of the village”

• Local zoningPresent (with conditions)

  Land inside Spaulding village limits. The village administers its own zoning ordinance (Title 12, Zoning), which divides the entire village into zoning districts.

  • Chapter 4 lists seven districts: A agricultural; R-1 single-family residence (small lots); R-2 one- and two-family residences (large lots); R-4 mobile housing; B-2 general retail business; B-3 service retail business; I-1 industrial (restricted).
  • Under section 12-5-2, a use not specifically listed as permitted or special in a district is deemed prohibited in that district unless the village board makes a determination that the use is similar (determination text not fully read).
  • Use permissions and dimensional limits for each district sit in Chapters 6-9 and 12, which were not opened for this record.

  “the entire village is hereby divided into the following zoning districts”

• Zoning districtsPartial

  Land inside Spaulding village limits.

  • The code names the district list (A, R-1, R-2, R-4, B-2, B-3, I-1). The official zoning map itself is incorporated by reference (section 12-4-2) and was not opened.
  • Section 12-4-2(b) says the village clerk publishes the revised official zoning map not later than March 31 of the following year after changes.

  “the entire village is hereby divided into the following zoning districts”

• Permit feesPublished

  Building permits issued by the village of Spaulding under section 10-4-2.

  • Fees are separate from inspection fees (section 10-4-2(c)).
  • Other fees are 'as established by the board or administrative order' (section 10-4-2(b)(4)); those are not in the code.
  • Amended by ord. 2025-09 passed 9-15-2025.

  residential living space permit fee: 0.2 USD per square foot · residential nonliving space (garage) permit fee: 0.1 USD per square foot · demolition permit fee: 75 USD (includes partial and entire demolition projects) · shed with concrete foundation permit fee: 25 USD · deck permit fee (attached or unattached): 25 USD · swimming pool permit fee: 50 USD · roof-mount solar on residential structure permit fee: 50 USD

  “the fees to be paid for each permit are as follows: 1. demolition permit: $75.00 (includes partial and entire demolition projects)”

• Permit processPartial

  Building permit applications for work inside Spaulding village limits.

  • Permit is issued to the owner of record; a contractor may apply as the owner's agent; a contract purchaser must have the owners join the application (section 10-4-2(e)).
  • Application needs a scaled plot drawing showing setbacks and lot dimensions, dimensioned building plans, a mechanical/electrical system plan, and a cost estimate (section 10-4-2(f)).
  • Contractors doing permitted work must register with the village with license documentation and proof of insurance; registration lasts one calendar year (section 10-4-2(f)(5)).

  “a building permit shall not be issued to any person other than the owner or owners of the real estate on which a building is to be constructed or remodeled, except the contractor, as agent for the owners, may apply for or be issued a building permit”

Still unanswered

We looked and could not find an official answer yet. Silence is not permission; ask Village of Spaulding or Sangamon County directly.

• Owner-builder exemption — Owner-builder construction inside Spaulding village limits.
• Inspections — Building inspections for construction inside Spaulding village limits.
• Certificate of occupancy — Certificate of occupancy for new homes inside Spaulding village limits.
• Minimum dwelling size — Minimum dwelling size for single-family homes inside Spaulding village limits.
• Minimum lot size — Minimum lot size for the main single-family residential district (R-1) and the agricultural district (A) inside Spaulding village limits.

Each answer was extracted from an official source and independently re-checked against that source by a second reviewer. That is an evidence check, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the authority before you buy or build.

Off-grid gear

Going off-grid in Village of Spaulding means bringing your own water and power. The kit we’d start with:

• Water Crystal Quest Filter any source — well, rain, or creek — to drinking-clean.
• Power Bluetti Solar generators and home battery backup for living off the grid.
• Septic Soil percolation test kit Run your own perc test before paying an engineer — the first thing a septic office asks about.
• Water Well water test kit Bacteria, nitrates, hardness — know what the well on a parcel is really pumping.

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