Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in DuPage County, IL (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in DuPage County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Sidewalk Repair
While a DuPage County building permit is active, the permit holder, not the county, must keep the abutting street, parkway and sidewalk in a safe condition and clear of building materials, rubbish, dirt or snow, per Building Code Sec. 8-130(C)(2), and must keep the adjoining gutter clear so water and meltwater drain freely.
DuPage County Sidewalk Maintenance Duty
Some RestrictionsDuPage County Code § 8-130(C)(2)
8-130: - BUILDING OPERATIONS. C.2.Except as otherwise provided in this chapter of this County, the person to whom a building permit is issued shall at all times during the life of the permit, maintain that portion of the street, parkway and sidewalk and a sidewalk abutting upon and adjacent to the lot or tract upon which such building is erected, in a safe condition and clear of all building ma...
Obstruction Rules
DuPage County's building code bars contractors from blocking a public sidewalk during construction and makes it unlawful to store materials, mix mortar or wash equipment on any county sidewalk, parkway or street. Removing a sidewalk requires a special permit from the authority having jurisdiction before the work begins.
DuPage County Sidewalk Obstruction Ban
Some RestrictionsDuPage County Code § 8-130(B), (C)
8-130: - BUILDING OPERATIONS. B.Sidewalks: No sidewalk shall be obstructed in course of building operations and whenever a removal of a sidewalk is required, such work shall not be done until a special permit is secured from the authority having jurisdiction.C.Street Use: It shall be unlawful upon any street, parkway, or sidewalk within the county to deposit or store any building materials, too...
Encroachment Permits
Anyone who wants to build a driveway, install a utility line, or otherwise occupy DuPage County highway right-of-way must get a permit from the County Engineer before starting work. The Division of Transportation issues access, right-of-way, utility and special event permits, charges fees set in a published fee schedule, and can fine an unpermitted encroachment $750 or more per day.
DuPage County Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit
Some RestrictionsDuPage County Code §§ 19-31, 19-33, 19-34, 19-43
Right-of-way permit: Required for the reconstruction, relocation, repair, maintenance, modification, removal, upgrade, or any and all forms of work relating to an existing facility, or any and all forms of work relating to the construction or placement of a new facility within the County rights-of-way. ... Any person, who desires to obtain access (road or driveway) to/from a County highway or u...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in DuPage County
1 cities in DuPage County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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