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Accessory Structures in Aurora, IL (2026)

1 verified accessory structures rules for Aurora, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Shed & Carport Rules

Aurora caps private sheds at 160 square feet and 14 feet in height, restricts them to rear yards only, and requires at least six feet of separation from the house.

Aurora IL Shed Size & Setback Rules

Some Restrictions

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 49-104.4

Sheds shall be permitted in rear yards only...Distance from Principal Structures. Detached garages and sheds shall not be closer than six (6) feet from the nearest principal building wall...Sheds. Height. A private shed shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height. Height shall be measured to the top (peak) of the structure. Size. Sheds shall not exceed one hundred sixty (160) square feet in a...

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Aurora city rules.

Accessory Structures in Kane County