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Village grants one-time waiver for cable railing at Deerfield Court after inspector error

Village of New Lenox Board of Trustees · March 10, 2026
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The Village of New Lenox approved a one-time waiver allowing a horizontal cable railing at 237 Deerfield Court after staff said a previous inspector erroneously issued the permit; trustees asked staff to review whether the local code amendment should be revised to allow cable rail exceptions.

The Village of New Lenox approved a one-time waiver Wednesday allowing a horizontal cable railing installed at 237 Deerfield Court after staff said the prior chief building inspector issued a permit that conflicted with a local amendment banning horizontal railings.

Mayor Balderman asked staff to explain the situation and Robin, a village staff member, said the inspector’s permit was issued in error and the railing meets the International Residential…

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