Naperville regulates fence materials under Section 6-2-15. The finished side must face outward. Fences must not interfere with stormwater management. Specific clearances are required around electrical transformers and utility pedestals.
Naperville Municipal Code Section 6-2-15 governs fence materials and construction standards. The finished or decorative side of all fences must face away from the lot on which the fence is installed. Fences cannot interfere with stormwater management standards or drainage patterns. Specific clearances are required around electrical utilities: transformers require 5-foot clearance on all sides with a removable gate, or 10-foot clearance without a gate. Utility pedestals require 3-foot clearance on all sides. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fencing are generally prohibited in residential zones. Fences in the public right-of-way are not permitted. Chain link fences may be restricted in some zoning districts. All materials must be maintained in good condition.
Prohibited materials: code enforcement notice requiring removal or replacement. Utility clearance violations: mandatory correction. Deteriorated fence conditions: property maintenance violation.
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