Full Time Firefighter Position Home Contact Us Community Doing Business City Hall Resources Search form Search Website Code Enforcement Mission Statement To protect the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the community through professional administration and enforcement of the zoning, building and other related construction and use ordinances. Enhance the quality of life and economy of Mount Carmel by enforcing regulations that preserve and protect neighborhoods. The division will promote voluntary compliance by establishing partnerships with citizens, community groups and other agencies. The purpose behind building codes has always been the health and safety of our communities. The City of Mount Carmel has adopted codes to ensure the health and safety of our residents. These codes collectively establish our Code of Ordinances. Code Enforcement Department is a division of the City Clerk's Office. It investigates violations dealing with the City of Mount Carmel's codes governing; Signage, nuisances such as junk vehicles and over grown lots, housing standards, residential and commercial zoning. Weed Nuisances Littering Definition of Nuisance When Submitting a Potential zoning, code violation(s). Please state exact address potential violation and description of potential violation. You are required to give your name email address and phone number. We will then visit the location and determine if it is a violation. If it is a violation a violation letter will be sent to the property owner with information detailing how to bring property into compliance with current codes. We will not disclose the name of any complainant. Your information will remain confidential. Illinois State Statute does not allow this information to be released. To submit a potential violation please follow link below: Submit Nuisance Violation Submit Inoperable Motor Vehicle The department also processes all building permit applications for new and existing structures. We work with contractors, home owners, and business owners to ensure code compliance. We will coordinate plan review meetings for construction projects working with other entities, and departments when necessary. For more information contact City Inspector's Office. Zoning Zoning Map What is zoning? Zoning is a tool employed by the City of Mount Carmel to assist the community in responsible and planned growth. Zoning designations provide parameters and guidance on the types of buildings or land use that is allowed in every zone district. In general, uses include a variety of residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational land uses. Zoning can be found in Mount Carmel's Municipal Code. What is the purpose of zoning? Read More Building & Permitting Permits are required for many home projects including roof repairs, accessory buildings and fence replacement. Whether you'll do the work yourself or hire a contractor, we're here to make the process as easy as possible. Building permits are issued on the local level in Illinois. In Illinois If your city has zoning they are required to do permitting. If they issue permits they must issue those permits according to state laws and regulations. The City of Mount Carmel has zoning therefore we are required by state statutes to require building permits. Read More Frequently Asked Questions Are there restrictions on burning in the City Limits? Can an RV be parked on private property? Can I get the name of the person that filed a nuisance or zoning complaint? Can the City put a lien on my property? Can the Code Enforcement Division do anything about cars, RVs or boats parked in the street for an extended length of time? Can we raise livestock or poultry inside the City limits? How do I get a copy of open or closed violations on a specific property? How do I report a zoning or nuisance violation? How long are trash cans allowed to sit at the curb? How long is a pod, mini storage allowed to sit in a driveway or on private property? I see people shooting their grass into the street from their mowers. Is it OK to do this? My landlord is not responding to my complaints? What can I do? When is a weed in violation of the Weed Ordinance? Will the City locate my property lines? Planning Code Enforcement Building & Permitting Zoning Contact Information Phone: (618) 262-4822 Fax: (618) 262-4208 Michael Gidcumb City Inspector Email: City Inspector Home Sitemap Staff Login 631 N Market St. | Mt. Carmel, IL 62863 |618-262-4822 a municode design