Fence Regulations in Aurora, IL (2026)
5 verified fence regulations for Aurora, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Aurora limits residential front-yard fences to 3-4 feet, side yards to 4-6 feet by lot width, rear yards to 6 feet, and caps corner sight-triangle fences at 3 feet.
Aurora IL Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsAurora Code of Ordinances § 49-107.3
Front Yards...1. Fences shall not exceed a height of three (3) feet when less than fifty-percent (50%) open (i.e., solid fencing and masonry) and shall not exceed four (4) feet when greater than fifty-percent (50%) open (i.e., wood picket, ornamental iron)...Interior Side Yards...1. Fences may be solid or open construction and shall not exceed a height of four (4) feet...Rear Yards. Interior Lo...
Fence Permit Requirements
Aurora requires a fence permit before any fence is built, rebuilt, enlarged, or structurally altered in every zoning district citywide, on residential and commercial property alike.
Aurora IL Fence Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsAurora Code of Ordinances § 49-104.2
Fences and Walls. Permit. No fence shall be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered in any zoning district unless a fence permit has first been issued in accordance with the requirements of this and other relevant Sections. Fence permits issued for storage areas are subject to the standards of the Landscaping Section of the Bulk Restrictions and any district specific re...
Neighbor Fence Rules
Aurora requires the finished side of fences to face outward toward neighbors. Illinois has no residential fence cost-sharing law. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence. The agricultural boundary line fence law (765 ILCS 130) does not apply to residential areas.
Aurora IL Neighbor Fence Rules
Some Restrictions765 ILCS 130/3 - Illinois Fence Act (Division Fence Between Adjoining Landowners)
Sec. 3. When 2 or more persons have lands adjoining, each of them shall make and maintain a just proportion of the division fence between them, and if such fence shall be a hedge fence, then the owner or owners of such hedge fence shall, during the year after such hedge has attained the age of 7 years, cut back or trim such hedge fence to a height not to exceed 4 feet, and shall at least once i...
Retaining Walls
Aurora requires retaining walls to stay structurally sound; failing walls over 30 inches tall, or carrying vehicle-load surcharge on the high side, need a permit and a licensed engineer's design to repair or replace.
Aurora IL Retaining Wall Maintenance Rules
Some RestrictionsAurora Code of Ordinances § 12-102 (Property Maintenance Code § 302.7.2)
Retaining Walls: Shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition. Failing walls taller than 30 inches or bearing a surcharge from vehicular traffic on the high side shall require permitting for repairs or replacement and shall be designed by a licensed design professional acceptable to the building official.
Material Restrictions
Aurora's zoning code sets approved fence materials by classification, masonry, ornamental iron, chain link, wood picket, bans wire mesh and barbed wire, and requires uniform construction.
Aurora IL Fence Material Rules
Some RestrictionsAurora Code of Ordinances § 49-104.2
Materials and Uniformity. Fences shall be constructed of materials customarily used and manufactured as common fence materials. Examples of common fence materials are described and illustrated in the fence classifications portion of this section. Fences shall be of uniform height, material, type, color and design, and shall be so for the extent of the entire length of fence, except where a fe...
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