Business License
Per Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-2, business licenses are required for all businesses which have locations within the corporate limits of the Village of Glenview. A new business license is required upon establishment, change of location, or change of ownership, and must be obtained prior to opening or relocating in Glenview. Local regulations and the full text of this ordinance can be found on the Municode website here: Chapter 22, Article I, Section 22-2: Licenses
The Village of Glenview uses the same application form for both business licensing and business registration. This form is available online here: Business License Application.
New businesses can pay for their licenses here: New Business License Payment
Businesses subject to the annual restaurant inspection fee can pay here: Annual Restaurant Inspection Fee Payment
Certificate of occupancy
Upon the completion of any building, or any addition or alteration to an existing structure wherein a change of use is intended, the general contractor will request an occupancy certificate, for which application will have been made coincidental with the application for a building permit. If, on final inspection, the building is found to conform to the requirements of all codes and ordinances of the Village, a certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the development department stating such fact and shall set forth the purpose for which the building is to be occupied. No occupancy will be permitted without an occupancy permit. There shall be no fee for said certificate of occupancy.
If a change of use of any building or structure is contemplated that does not involve a building or remodeling operation, the owner or tenant shall apply for a certificate of occupancy permit. The director of development or his/her designee shall cause an inspection to be made of the premises and, if such building is found to comply with fire and safety provisions of all codes and ordinances of the Village, a certificate of occupancy permit shall be issued stating such fact and shall set forth the purpose for which the structure is to be occupied. The fee for the certificate of occupancy shall be equal to the initial business registration or license fee as provided in Section 22-5 of the Municipal Code.
If any building is occupied in violation of this section, it shall forthwith be subject to notice from the director of development or his/her designee and shall be vacated on such notice and shall not again be occupied until made to conform with the provisions of this chapter, nor until after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy.
Annual inspections
Inspections are conducted annually by the Village's Inspectional Services Division, located at Glenview Village Hall, 2500 East Lake Avenue.
The best way to minimize fire losses and prevent injuries is to keep them from occurring in the first place. Our fire inspectors administer the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code and the International Building Code (IBC) in all commercial, institutional and multifamily buildings. In addition to routine inspections of existing buildings, our inspectors assure code compliance during the construction permit process for remodeling and new construction.
Contractor License
Contractor requirements
| Contractor |
Fee |
Bond |
Documents |
| General |
$50 |
$25,000 |
Certificate of Insurance (General Liability, Work. Comp and Auto if app) |
| Electrician |
$35 |
$25,000 |
Copy of Electric License |
| Roofer |
$35 |
n/a |
Copy of State Roofing License |
| Fire Alarm |
n/a |
n/a |
Copy of State License |
| Fire Sprinkler |
n/a |
n/a |
Copy of State License |
| Plumber |
n/a |
n/a |
Copy of State License 055 License |
| All other Subcontractors:Carpenter, Concrete, Excavator, HVAC, Mason, Plasterer/Drywall, Paver, or Sign Contractor |
$35 |
n/a |
n/a |
As of January 1, 2012, a Letter of Intent (as per 225 ILCS 320.37) must be submitted with any project application listing a plumber. The letter shall be written on the licensed plumber of record’s business stationery and shall include the license holder’s signature and, if the license holder is incorporated, the license holder’s corporate seal. If the license holder is not incorporated, the letter must be notarized.
These and other forms can be faxed to (847) 724-1752.
Contact the Inspectional Services Division at (847) 904-4330 with questions.
Tree Removal Permit
All landmark trees in the Village are protected. Landmark trees are defined as trees that are 16 inches or more in diameter at breast height, which is measured 4.5 feet above the ground, and are of a high quality species, such as oaks, hickories or maples. Other trees that are a lesser quality species, such as cottonwood and box elder, must be 20 inches or more in diameter at breast height in order to be protected.
A tree removal permit issued through the Inspectional Services Division is required before any landmark tree can be removed on private property. Justification for removal must be provided.
Call (847) 904-4340 for more information.