Per Illinois Highway Code ILCS 605, Article 6, McHenry Township Road District (MTRD) requires a permit when working within the right of way of a MTRD roadway. A permit must be obtained before any work begins. You may apply online or pick up an application at the Road District office.
A drawing is required showing the proposed location and work being performed. If a house or other building is being constructed, we will require engineered plans for the project. The property owner must obtain a permit before a county building permit can be issued.
No concrete or brick past the property line into the road’s right of way (30 feet from the center of the road, although this varies depending on location).
A non-refundable $150.00 inspection fee is required at the time of submission and a refundable $1,000.00 security deposit (cash, check, or bond) is required with all permits unless waived by the Highway Commissioner. These fees cover the administrative costs of reviewing your plans and the expenses associated with on-site inspections. Please provide a check or money order made payable to McHenry Township Road District.
Upon completion of construction and restoration work, the permit holder must call or visit our website (if submitted online) to schedule a final inspection. Construction must be completed within 12 months of issuance of permit or security deposit is forfeited. If a security deposit was required and all construction is approved and completed within 12 months of issuance of the permit the security deposit will be returned.
Fill out “Part 1” of the culvert permit web form. Your submitted application will be sent to the McHenry Township Road District for review. Click the button below to be taken to the fillable form.
