• Site Development Permit (pdf)
• Site Development Permit Checklist (pdf)
• Engineering Consultant Fee Form (pdf)

SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW – ENGINEERING
Kendall County requires the engineering review of development plans to determine compliance with County ordinances including:

• Flood Hazard Areas
• Storm Water Runoff
• Soil & Erosion Control
• Subdivision Control
• Zoning

These ordinances can be viewed and purchased at the Planning, Building, and Zoning Office. For further information, please ask the County Planning, Building, and Zoning staff.

The consulting firm of Wills Burke Kelsey Associates (WBK) assists the County with the review of engineering plans submitted by developers. WBK is a multi-disciplinary, full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm. Their Project Manager assigned to Kendall County is:

Greg Chismark, P.E.
WBK
116 West Main Street, Suite 201
St. Charles, IL 60174-1854
630-443-7755

WBK charges fees for their review and consultation services. WBK’s fees are in addition to the application fee charged by the County. Fees vary by project considering each development site has different constraints and each development plan is different. The County selected WBK because of their service and reasonable rates. If there is any question on fees, please contact the County Planning, Building, and Zoning Director. 

HIGHLIGHTS of SITE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONSSCOPE
This sheet contains basic information on County regulations of excavations. For further information, contact Department staff.

AUTHORITY
The Kendall County Soil and Erosion Control Ordinance has objectives, exemptions, procedures, and standards for excavations. Related ordinances include Storm Water Runoff, Subdivision, Zoning, and Building.
OBJECTIVES The County reviews plans and inspects grading to assure proper drainage and proper erosion prevention.

EXEMPTIONS
Most projects, such as ponds, berms, and shore stabilization, that excavate over 100 cubic yards must get a Site Development Permit. Major exceptions are buildings, swimming pools, utilities, and farms.

PROCEDURES
The owner needs to bring in an application along with two copies of grading plans that include specifications for erosion controls. The Plat Officer determines if additional data is needed and whether to refer to the Soil and Water Conservation District, the county engineering consultant, or the Plan Commission for further review. If the plans are acceptable, a permit is approved within 60 days and fees are paid by the owner. The owner calls us for inspections so we can observe conformance.

STANDARDS

1. Expose as little dirt as feasible during construction.
2. Expose dirt for as short a time as feasible during construction.
3. Use sod, mulch, or mat during construction.
4. Use bales, filters, basins, or traps during construction.
5. Install final cover and control structures as soon as feasible.
6. Plan to avoid steep slopes and sandy soils.
7. Use natural plant coverings wherever feasible.

A ‘best practices’ manual of standards is available.

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