The idea is to assist project architects and contractors with typical projects, to provide them with guidelines that fit the historic Chicago bungalow design guidelines, and to simplify the permit process for the City.
For $10, a set of black & white architectural drawings includes pages required for permitting, a site plan, demolition plan, and floor plan, each with model drawings and examples as well as a place to insert specific dimensions for the project in question. Each set ranges between 12-15 pages.
The drawings also provide detailed plans and guides for cost estimating so that homeowners can cost-effectively plan for their renovation and are ready for the city's permitting process. The documents additionally include sections, plans, elevations, details, materials inventories and cost worksheets.
All purchasers must sign a waiver before purchase. Drawings may be purchased at the HCBA office at 1 N. LaSalle, Suite 1200 or mailed for an extra shipping and handling charge that ranges between $6.00-$10.00 depending on the number of drawings requested. If being mailed the HCBA will send an invoice and waiver and once returned the drawings will be sent. Contact bungalow@chicagobungalow.org to request a set of drawings or make an appointment for pick-up.
Download the PDF of the pattern drawing waiver form
To give homeowners an idea of what to expect from the pattern drawings, below are three pages from the Rear Addition kit.
Rear
Addition Elevations Example 
Rear
Addition Floor Plans Example
Rear
Addition Site Plan Example