Naperville, IL Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Banned materials
- board-on-board, chain-link
- Allowed materials
- aluminum, wrought iron, PVC, split rail, three-board
- Max height
- 6 feet along Hobson Road
- Fence type required
- open fence per Section 6-1-6
Summary
Along Hobson Road, Naperville limits fences to aluminum, wrought iron, PVC, split rail, or three-board horse-fence styles: board-on-board and chain-link are barred outright to preserve the road's rural look, with a six-foot height cap.
In order to maintain the rural character of Hobson Road, no board-on-board or chainlink fences shall be permitted along Hobson Road. Permitted fence types and materials shall be limited to aluminum, wrought iron, PVC, split rail, and three-board fences (horse fences). Said fences shall be constructed and maintained as open fences, as defined in Section 6-1-6 (Definitions) and shall comply with all regulations provided in Section 6-2-12:1. In no event shall any fence constructed along Hobson Road exceed six (6) feet in height.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 101).
Full Breakdown
Naperville's zoning code singles out Hobson Road for a special materials rule: no board-on-board or chain-link fencing is allowed anywhere along the corridor. Permitted fences are limited to aluminum, wrought iron, PVC, split rail, or three-board (horse-fence) construction, each built and maintained as an 'open fence' under the code's definition. Height is capped at six feet regardless of yard location, tighter than the nine-foot allowance permitted along other major arterials elsewhere in the city. The rule exists specifically to preserve Hobson Road's rural character, layered on top of the general residential fence standards.
Violations & Fines
Building an unpermitted board-on-board or chain-link fence along Hobson Road is a code violation; the Zoning Administrator can require removal or replacement with a compliant open-style fence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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