On this page 4
§ 02
When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Bushnell
no person may erect or relocate a fence within the city without first obtaining a permit
Required documents
- owner name, phone, address, block, contractor information if applicable, sketch of property location, proposed fence location, materials, and height
- Owner-builder
- the fence form contemplates owner applicant or contractor, but no broader owner-builder rule was published
§ 03
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Inspection hours
- City Hall office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4 pm on the forms page; the fence PDF also states 7 am to 4 pm
Typical sequence: submit fence application, committee review, utility manager and street and alley superintendent signoff
§ 04
Frequently asked
Common questions about Bushnell permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Bushnell, IL? ▸
no person may erect or relocate a fence within the city without first obtaining a permit
last verified April 2026
entry id permits/illinois/mcdonough/bushnell
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City Hall / Street and Alley Committee for fence permits before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.