Material Restrictions: Downers Grove vs Naperville
How do material restrictions rules compare between Downers Grove, IL and Naperville, IL?
Downers Grove, IL
DuPage County
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Naperville, IL
DuPage County
Naperville regulates fence materials under Section 6-2-15. The finished side must face outward. Fences must not interfere with stormwater management. Specific clearances are required around electrical transformers and utility pedestals.
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| Fact | Downers Grove | Naperville |
|---|---|---|
| Finished Side | - | Must face outward |
| Transformer Clearance | - | 5 ft with gate, 10 ft without |
| Pedestal Clearance | - | 3 feet all sides |
| Stormwater | - | Must not interfere |
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Downers Grove FAQ
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Naperville FAQ
Are there banned fence materials in Naperville?
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fencing are generally prohibited in residential zones. All fence materials must be maintained and the finished side must face outward.
Can I build a fence near an electrical transformer?
Yes, but with specific clearances: 5-foot clearance on all sides with a removable gate on the opening side, or 10-foot clearance if no gate. Utility pedestals require 3-foot clearance.
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