Special Events & Permits in Aurora, IL (2026)

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 41.5-102

Residential block party means a social gathering organized by and for the benefit of neighbors who have obtained from the Office of the Aldermen a street closure permit to close the portion of the public right-of-way adjacent or nearly adjacent to their residences for a duration not exceeding one (1) calendar day and which may be comprised of one or more private home parties. Site restoratio...

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 30-38

Special events may be held at city parks with a permit. An application for a permit must be completed and turned in to the parks maintenance subdivision. Once a completed application is received, the superintendent of parks will review the application and based upon availability of the park, reviewing any past incidents that have occurred in the park or on other city property, and receiving the...

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 41.5-110

Except as provided in this section, no person shall conduct, manage, or otherwise operate a special event without the coordinator having first issued a permit for such event in accordance with this chapter. A permit is not required for the following categories of special events: Governmental events; Spontaneous events; Residential block parties for which the city has authorized the temporar...

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 41.5-154

Except as provided in subsection (b), a person may not sell goods on city property, or on a city street, sidewalk, or right-of-way within the area permitted for a special event. The sale of goods may occur if: The coordinator approves the sale of goods on city property, or on a city street, sidewalk, or right-of-way within the area permitted for the special event; or The permittee obtains a ...

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 25-340

"Parklet" shall mean a temporary extension of the private terrace area into the parking lane of a public street which provides additional space for amenities, including, but not limited to, seating, dining, bike racks, and/or landscaping. A parklet may occupy up to two (2) parking spaces or parking space equivalent units. "Sidewalk" shall mean the paved surface provided for the exclusive use o...

Aurora Code of Ordinances § 6-13(c)

Permanent Outdoor Seating for On-Site Consumption Liquor Licensees. Outdoor seating areas serving alcohol shall be permitted only on the premises of those licensees holding an On-Site Consumption license. Nothing contained in this section shall preclude the approval and issuance of an outdoor seating area for a licensee located within the "downtown" area, defined as the downtown core and downt...