Landscaping Rules in Sangamon County, IL (2026)

3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Sangamon County, Illinois.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sangamon County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Tree Removal & Heritage Trees

Sangamon County has no general tree-replacement law for private removals -- the only county rule sits in the telecommunications-facility ordinance, which asks that trees over 3 inches in diameter removed during construction be replanted with a similar species.

Sangamon County Cell Tower Tree Replacement

Light Restrictions

Sangamon County Code Sec. 17.45.010

Existing trees more than three (3) inches in diameter should be preserved if reasonably feasible during construction. If any tree more than three (3) inches in diameter is removed during construction, a tree three (3) inches or more in diameter of the same or a similar species shall be planted as a replacement if reasonably feasible. Tree diameter shall be measured at a point three (3) feet abo...

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Weed Ordinances

Unincorporated Sangamon County property must be kept free of weeds and plant growth taller than twelve inches, with noxious weeds banned outright under the county's property maintenance code.

Sangamon County Caps Weeds At Twelve Inches

Some Restrictions

Sangamon County Code § 15.05.140 (IPMC § 302.4)

All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve inches. All noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers, ornamental grasses and gardens. This section does not apply to property used agr...

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Composting

Unincorporated Sangamon County residents may compost landscape waste in bins no taller than five feet, or piles under 125 cubic feet, kept at least five feet from property lines.

Sangamon County Composting Bin Rules

Some Restrictions

Sangamon County Code § 8.04.380

The composting process shall be conducted in a bin not exceeding five feet in height, or in a free standing pile with an area less than one hundred twenty-five cubic feet.

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Landscaping Rules by City in Sangamon County

1 cities in Sangamon County have their own landscaping rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

SpringfieldPop. 114,394

5 verified rules • Composting, Native Plants

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