Mokena commercial properties may combine newer development areas, utility work and existing pavement that needs rehabilitation. The scope should define where new pavement construction ends and restoration or repair of existing surfaces begins.
New-work versus rehabilitation boundaries
New construction requires a complete section and grading plan; rehabilitation begins with the condition of what remains. Do not let a single paving quantity hide different base preparation, tie-ins and performance expectations.
Plan the work around the operating property
Sequence underground, curb and drainage work before final asphalt. Protect completed areas from construction traffic and state who is responsible for damaged tie-ins or utility restoration.
Questions the Mokena scope should answer
- Separate new pavement, restoration and rehabilitation quantities.
- Confirm subgrade, base and lift assumptions for new work.
- Map utility and drainage interfaces.
- Define tie-ins to existing pavement and walks.
- Control construction traffic over completed surfaces.
Related commercial paving decisions
Confirm the project jurisdiction before construction
The property address and exact work determine whether municipal, county, accessibility, drainage, right-of-way or other review applies. Do not assume that calling work “maintenance” settles the permit question. Start with Will County government, then confirm the current project-specific path with the municipality or authority having jurisdiction.
Request a commercial pavement site review
Paving permits and parking-plan review in Mokena
Mokena makes a useful small-repair distinction: asphalt repaving or repair totaling 400 square feet or less is exempt from permits and inspections under its published guide. The technical pavement standards still apply.
We handle permits and inspections
Windy City Paving handles the entire permit process for your project: determining whether permits are required, preparing and submitting the applications, and obtaining the required permits. We coordinate and attend all required inspections with city or village officials, including inspections during construction and final inspections at project completion. We will identify any owner signatures, existing surveys or association approvals needed and guide you through those items.
For commercial and shared multifamily properties within Mokena municipal limits. “Confirm scope” means the cited guidance does not establish an exemption.
| Work planned | Permit or review requirement | What we prepare with you |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt patching and pothole repair | Asphalt repair totaling 400 square feet or less is exempt; larger work requires the paving permit process. [1] | Measure the total repair scope, not each patch separately. |
| Milling, resurfacing and full repaving | Larger repaving requires approval and base/milled-surface inspection. Overlay without removing existing pavement is not allowed by the guide. [1] | Define milling, failed-base repairs and finished grades. |
| Concrete, curbs and sidewalks | Concrete flatwork uses the permit process. The asphalt small-repair exception does not establish a concrete exemption. [1] [2] | Mark sidewalks, curbs and slabs on the survey. |
| Sealcoating and existing striping | The paving guide does not separately settle coating or repainting alone. [1] [2] | Describe the maintenance-only scope to Building staff. |
| Changed commercial or multifamily parking layout | Repaving must address striping, signs and accessible parking. Drainage changes require Village Engineer approval. [1] | Show the finished layout and any changed flow direction. |
Before pricing the work
Keep existing and proposed grades in the scope. The guide requires preservation of drainage and pavement-to-curb relationships, and treats a drainage change differently from restoring the existing pavement.
Official permit guidance
Official guidance checked September 15, 2026. Requirements depend on the property and final scope; confirm the applicable approvals before work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a commercial paving proposal in Mokena define?
It should define existing-condition findings, treatment boundaries, depth and material assumptions, access, closures, temporary routes, connected drainage or concrete work, final markings, exclusions and reopening conditions.
Can the property remain open during the work?
That depends on entrances, available staging, deliveries, emergency and accessible routes, curing or cooling time and the amount of pavement that can close safely. The proposal should include a site-specific phase plan rather than a generic promise.
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