# Building permits at 5679 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL The biggest project within a quarter mile since May 1: a $945,000 new building at 5401 S Laramie Ave, permitted May 7. 16 permits on record here. The newest, Jun 10, 2025: Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. Within a quarter mile, the city has issued 14 more permits since May 1. One is for a new building, 910 ft away. ## At this address | Date | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---| | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. 2'-1"L X 3'-6"H | $5,000 | [101068896](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068896/) | | Jun 10, 2025 | Sign | Dynamic image menu board sign adjacent to wendy's drive-thru. 6'-1.65"L X 3'-6.08"H | $5,000 | [101068828](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101068828/) | | Oct 11, 2022 | Plumbing | Plumbing only permit-- install a ventless dishwasher and a 3 comp sink using approved materials and per code.use existing floor sink. New water piping required. Subject to field inspection. | Not listed | [100992018](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100992018/) | | Nov 3, 2014 | Electrical | Wendys 1110 130-12567-05 low voltage permit for low voltage burglar alarm system installation | $2,497 | [B100566455](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100566455/) | | Sep 15, 2014 | Electrical | (10) Data locations ~ mcw #12259-15 | $3,000 | [B100560566](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100560566/) | | Jul 11, 2014 | New building | Self cert new construction of one-story wendy's restaurant with drive-thru as per plans. | $1,000,000 | [100531812](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100531812/) | | Jul 8, 2014 | Demolition | Wreck and remove a 1 story masonry commercial building | Not listed | [B100546916](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B100546916/) | | Jun 6, 2014 | Sign | One single face internally illuminated sign (east elevation) | $500 | [100532331](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532331/) | | Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | One double face internally illuminated pole sign | $250 | [100532342](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532342/) | | Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | One double face internally illuminated freestanding sign | $250 | [100532339](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532339/) | | Jun 5, 2014 | Sign | One single face non-illuminated sign (west elevation) | $500 | [100532336](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532336/) | | Jun 4, 2014 | Sign | One single face internally illuminated sign | $1,000 | [100532343](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532343/) | | Jun 4, 2014 | Sign | One single face non-illuminated sign (east elevation) | $500 | [100532335](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532335/) | | Jun 4, 2014 | Sign | One single face internally illuminated sign (west elevation) | $500 | [100532334](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532334/) | | Jun 4, 2014 | Sign | One single face internally illuminated sign (north elevation) | $500 | [100532329](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100532329/) | | Jul 11, 2007 | Sign | (Replacement) outdoor drive-through menu behind the restaurant. "Switch is part of UL sign." | $4,000 | [100179740](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/100179740/) | ## Within ¼ mi since May 1, 2026 14 permits in the circle. From our copy of the city's data (last 24 months). ### This block (250 to 1,000 ft), 8 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Sep 4, 2026 | [5648 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-s-archer-ave/) | 350 ft NE | Sign | Ascend cannabis: internally illuminated double sided projecting sign with pushed through elements (s archer ave elevation) - 2'-6" h x 6'-0" projection (15 SQ ft) | $5,000 | [101087003](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101087003/) | | Aug 31, 2026 | [5317 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5317-s-lockwood-ave/) | 540 ft SW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: low-sloped ( | $32,768 | [B200507879](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200507879/) | | Aug 28, 2026 | [5136 S Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5136-s-laramie-ave/) | 750 ft N | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 10.35 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: roof planes of main house. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #18-0817. | $24,665 | [B200508024](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508024/) | | Aug 26, 2026 | [5136 S Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5136-s-laramie-ave/) | 750 ft N | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. New permanent 100 amp service disconnecting means with 1 circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: meter - meter can replacement. | $1,500 | [B200508029](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200508029/) | | Jul 28, 2026 | [5608 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-s-archer-ave/) | 750 ft E | Roofing | Scope: roof recover. Area: 2600 SQ. FT. Roof covering: built-up roof. Location: roof top. IL Roofing contractor license: 104.01508. | $19,000 | [B200480294](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200480294/) | | Jul 21, 2026 | [5746 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-archer-ave/) | 820 ft W | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x17'-8' '. Hip roof height to peak: 15'-0' '. | $13,500 | [B200459020](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200459020/) | | Jul 16, 2026 | [5730 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-archer-ave/) | 640 ft W | Other | For permit 101067431: additional mason contractor. New contractor(s) listed under "other applicants and contractors" on permit certificate. | Not listed | [B200477922](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200477922/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5401 S Laramie Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5401-s-laramie-ave/) | 910 ft S | New building | New vehicle storage garage building for two vehicles with associated site improvements. Proposed building is a one story preengineered metal building to be erected in area currently used as an outdoor parking lot. (Occupancy: s-1 & s-2; construction type: iib) | $945,000 | [101080290](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/101080290/) | ### Farther (1,000 ft to ¼ mi), 6 permits | Date | Address | Distance | Type | Work | Cost | Permit | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Jul 13, 2026 | [5105 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5105-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.22 mi NW | Roofing | Scope: roof replacement. Area: 1700 SQ. FT. Roof covering: asphalt shingles. Location: main roof. IL Roofing contractor license: 104019777. | $26,316 | [B200478523](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200478523/) | | Jun 29, 2026 | [5243 S Long Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5243-s-long-ave/) | 0.22 mi W | Fence, wall or deck | Purpose: new/replacement installation. Wood fence - 6'-0' ' (height) x 100'-0' ' (length). Location: side yard. | $3,795 | [B200476617](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200476617/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5142 S Leclaire Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5142-s-leclaire-ave/) | 0.20 mi NE | Fence, wall or deck | New detached wood frame garage. Dimensions and setbacks per application. Building outside dimensions: 22'-0' ' x20'-0' '. Hip roof height to peak: 13'-0' '. | $40,626 | [B200469641](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200469641/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 10 kw. Array output: 6.15 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: garage. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $14,145 | [B200467588](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467588/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Electrical | Line voltage electrical work. Repair or alter devices on existing circuits. Receptacle outlets: 1. Lighting outlets: 0. Specific location: electric meter. | $14,145 | [B200467243](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200467243/) | | May 7, 2026 | [5117 S Lockwood Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5117-s-lockwood-ave/) | 0.20 mi NW | Solar | Install solar panels on roof of principal building. Roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). Inverter output: 13 kw. Array output: 3.28 kw. Includes 13.5 kwh energy storage system. Location: rooftop. Icc distributed generation installer cert. #23-0672. | $14,145 | [B200465451](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/permit/B200465451/) | ## Zoning requests nearby We don't list zoning cases for Chicago yet. Look them up on the city's Zoning Board of Appeals page: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dcd/zoning-board-of-appeals.html ## More on this street Other addresses on S Archer Ave with permits, nearest house number first: - [5648 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5648-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Sep 4, 2026 - [5730 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5730-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 16, 2026 - [5746 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5746-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 21, 2026 - [5608 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5608-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Jul 28, 2026 - [5764 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5764-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Dec 20, 2024 - [5786 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5786-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 2, 2024 - [5796 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5796-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 13, 2026 - [5828 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5828-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Aug 22, 2025 - [5897 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5897-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Oct 7, 2025 - [5446 S Archer Ave](https://nearbypermits.com/chicago/address/5446-s-archer-ave/): newest permit Nov 28, 2025 --- Source: Chicago Department of Buildings permit data (https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/ydr8-5enu). 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