Parking Rules in Will County, IL (2026)
10 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Will County, Illinois.
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RV & Boat Parking
Unincorporated Will County caps RVs, boats and trailers parked outside a garage at 2-3 per lot, all on a driveway, and bans living in them.
Will County RV & Boat Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsWill County Code § 155-11.65(B)
Parking or storage of noncommercial trailers displaying or requiring the display of a class "TA" Illinois state license plate (or out of state equivalent), recreational trailers displaying or requiring the display of a class "RT" Illinois state license plate (or out-of-state equivalent), travel trailers, camping trailers, boats, personal water crafts, all-terrain vehicles, or similar recreation...
Driveway Rules
Unincorporated Will County limits residential parking to five vehicles outside an enclosed building and requires every vehicle parked outside to sit on a regularly constructed driveway, not the yard.
Will County Driveway Parking Rules
Some RestrictionsWill County Code § 155-11.50(C)-(D)
(C) In residential districts, parking is prohibited in street setbacks, except that parking spaces for residential uses may be located on a driveway leading to a garage or other allowed off-street parking area... (D) No more than five vehicles owned or controlled by the owner or occupant of the subject property may be parked outside of an enclosed building in A-2, E-1, E-2, R-1, R-2, R-2A, R-3,...
Commercial & Oversized Vehicles
In unincorporated Will County, heavy commercial trucks over a Class D plate can't park in A-2 or residential districts, and even lighter commercial vehicles face strict numeric caps and driveway rules.
Will County Limits Commercial Truck Parking
Significant RestrictionsWill County Code § 155-11.65(A)
Parking or storage of commercial vehicles or trucks displaying or requiring the display of an Illinois state license plate of greater than a D classification (or an out-of-state equivalent), including truck tractors and tow trucks, is prohibited on lots in A-2 and residential zoning districts, except as follows: (a) When in the process of moving or delivering or receiving goods, materials or me...
Street Parking Limits
Will County bars parking in front of driveways, near hydrants and crosswalks, and requires vehicles to park facing traffic within 12 inches of the curb on county-maintained roads.
On-Street Parking Rules in Will County
Some RestrictionsWill County Code § 74.03; § 74.06
Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge passengers: (a) In front of a public or private driveway; (b) Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant; (c) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection... Every vehicle stopped or parked upon a two-way roadway shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels parallel to and within 12 inches of the ...
Overnight Parking
Will County makes it unlawful to park a vehicle beyond the time limit posted on official signs under Code § 74.09, enforced on county highways in unincorporated Will County outside Joliet, Bolingbrook and other home-rule cities.
Will County Posted Parking Time Limits
Some RestrictionsWill County Code § 74.09
It is unlawful to park any vehicle for a period of time in excess of the amount of time designated by ordinance and so posted.
EV Charging
Unincorporated Will County allows private EV charging stations for apartment and condo renters as an accessory use in every zoning district, and lets those stalls count toward the required parking minimum.
EV Charging Stations, Unincorporated Will County
Few RestrictionsWill County Code § 155-10.10(H)
(H) Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. (1) General. (a) Private (restricted-access) EV charging stations are permitted as accessory uses in all zoning districts... (2) Parking. (a) Electric vehicle charging stations may be counted toward satisfying minimum off-street parking space requirements.
Abandoned Vehicles
Leaving a vehicle or any part of one on a county roadway is unlawful, and an abandoned vehicle left in public view on private property can be towed by the Sheriff's Department after a seven-day wait.
Will County Bans Abandoned Vehicles
Some RestrictionsWill County Code §§ 70.25, 70.26
§ 70.25: "The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof on any roadway or street in the county is unlawful." § 70.26(A): "The abandonment of a vehicle or any part thereof, on private or public property, other than a roadway or street in the county, in view of the general public, is unlawful, except on property of the owner or bailee... A vehicle or any part thereof so abandoned on private pr...
Loading Zones
Will County Code § 74.07 bars overstaying marked passenger loading zones and caps curbside waiting near hospitals, hotels and public buildings at 75 feet, while § 74.10 reserves posted curb space for taxis and buses only.
Will County Curb Loading Zone Rules
Some RestrictionsWill County Code §§ 74.07, 74.10
It is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to park a passenger vehicle: (A) For a period of time longer than it is necessary for the loading or unloading of passengers, in any place designated as a loading zone and marked as such; (B) At any place not to exceed 75 feet along the curb before the entrance to any hospital or hotel at any lime; (C) At any place not to exceed 75 feet along the curb ...
Snow Removal Parking Rules
Will County bans parking on designated snow routes once accumulation hits two inches, with tow-away enforcement by the Highway Commissioner or County Superintendent of Highways.
Will County Snow Route Parking Ban
Some RestrictionsWill County Code § 71.02
(A) The Highway Commissioner of each township, and the County Superintendent of Highways are authorized to designate streets and roads under their respective jurisdictions as snow routes. (B) Parking is prohibited on any designated snow routes during snow removal operations where snowfall has reached an accumulation of two or more inches in the road right-of-way.
Towing & Impound Rights
When a Will County Sheriff's deputy impounds your vehicle, the county charges a $350 administrative fee on top of the tow and storage bill, must mail you a hearing notice within ten days, and must convene the hearing within 45 days of that mailing.
Will County Impound: $350 Fee, 10-Day Hearing Notice
Some RestrictionsWill County Code §§ 78.35, 78.40 and 78.45
[§ 78.35] (C) The sheriffs deputy shall also provide notice that the motor vehicle will remain impounded pending the completion of an administrative hearing, unless the owner or lessee of the vehicle or a lienholder posts with the county a bond equal to the administrative fee as provided in § 78.20 and also pays for all towing and storage charges. ... If the basis for the vehicle impoundment is...
Parking Rules by City in Will County
1 cities in Will County have their own parking rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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