Aurora, IL Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)

Fences and Walls. Permit. No fence shall be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, or structurally altered in any zoning district unless a fence permit has first been issued in accordance with the requirements of this and other relevant Sections. Fence permits issued for storage areas are subject to the standards of the Landscaping Section of the Bulk Restrictions and any district specific regulations. Fence Classifications. Open. A fence that is greater than fifty percent (50%) open as viewed from outside the fence. Examples of fences classified as open are shown below. Solid. A fence that is less than fifty percent (50%) open as viewed from outside the fence. Examples of fences classified as solid are shown below. Masonry. Any fence or wall composed entirely of either stone, brick, concrete, gypsum, hollow clay tile, concrete block or tile or similar uniform building units or materials laid up unit by unit and set in mortar. Examples of masonry fences are shown below. Ornamental Iron. Any wrought iron, metal, or composite fence, of primarily open design, consisting of straight or curved bars or pieces, including metal vertical picket fences. Examples of ornamental iron fences are shown below.