Phased approval.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 14A-4-411.5
in effect14A-4-411.5 Phased approval.
The building official may issue a permit for the construction of foundations or any other part of a building or structure before the construction documents for the whole building or structure have been submitted, provided that adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with pertinent requirements of the Chicago Construction Codes. The holder of a permit issued based on phased approval proceeds with work at the holder’s own risk and without assurance that a permit for the entire structure will be granted.
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2661368Fetched: 10/24/2026
