Outdoor Cooking in Evanston, IL (2026)
1 verified outdoor cooking rules for Evanston, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
BBQ & Propane Rules
Evanston bars barbecue grills from stairs and porches that serve as building exits, but allows them on balconies or at ground level if a fire extinguisher stays close by.
Evanston Grill Placement Rules
Some RestrictionsEvanston City Code § 4-4-2 (2021 IFC § 308.1.4, Open-Flame Cooking Grills)
Barbecue grills shall not be used on any stairs or porches that serve as a means of egress. The use of barbecues will be allowed on balconies or at ground level provided the following regulations are complied with: 1)The use of a cooking grill which creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation shall be prohibited.2)Read the owner's manual for safety guidelines.3)The use of the b...
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