Aurora enforces the 8-inch maximum weed and grass height through its code compliance division. Overgrown vegetation creating fire or safety hazards is subject to abatement. The city mows non-compliant properties and charges owners.
Aurora's code compliance division enforces vegetation management to reduce fire and safety hazards. Weeds and grass exceeding 8 inches trigger enforcement. The city's weed and grass abatement program allows city crews to mow non-compliant properties after notice, with all costs including administrative fees added as a lien against the property. Vacant lots and properties along railroad corridors receive priority attention. The IL Noxious Weed Act (505 ILCS 100) also requires destruction of specific noxious weeds including Canada thistle and ragweed regardless of height.
7-day notice to comply. City abatement: mowing costs plus administrative fees as property lien. Noxious weed violation: additional state penalties.
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires vehicles on residential property to be registered, operable, and have current plates. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles must be stored in e...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits commercial vehicles above B-plate classification from parking or storage in residential areas. This includes tow trucks, panel trucks, dump ...
Aurora, IL
Aurora limits residential fences to a maximum height of 6 feet (including posts and end caps), restricts fences within 15 feet of intersecting property lines...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife encounters. The Fox River corridor attracts coy...
Aurora, IL
Aurora manages water restrictions through its water utility during drought conditions. The city uses Fox River water and deep wells. Odd/even watering schedu...
Aurora, IL
Aurora enforces an 8-inch maximum grass and weed height. If weeds exceed 8 inches, the city may mow without further notice and bill the property owner. Vacan...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in this county.
See how other cities in this county handle brush clearance.
See how Aurora's brush clearance rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.