Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules in Kane County, IL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Kane County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Kane County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Encroachment Permits
Kane County requires a permit before anyone alters, occupies or accesses the right-of-way along a county highway, adopting its Transportation Division's Permit Regulations and Access Control Regulations by reference. A Right-of-Way Alteration permit costs $750 as of April 1, 2025.
Right-of-Way Alteration Permits in Kane County
Some RestrictionsKane County Code §§ 17-60, 17-61
17-60: PERMIT REGULATIONS AND ACCESS CONTROL REGULATIONS: The Permit Regulations and Access Control Regulations, a copy of which is on file with the Kane County Clerk's Office, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully laid out herein. (Ord. 25-093, 3-11-2025, eff. 4-1-2025) 17-61: FEES: Permit Type Current (1-1-2004) Proposed (4-1-2025) Access Agricultural Access $50 $100 Temporary Access $45...
Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules by City in Kane County
2 cities in Kane County have their own sidewalk & pedestrian rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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