Aurora, IL Garage & Yard Sales: Frequency, Duration & Permits (2026)

Garage sales shall take place only on property solely used for residential purposes. No more than two (2) garage sales shall be conducted from a property within a calendar year. Any additional sale(s) may be granted for an estate sale upon written request and approval by the Zoning Administrator. Each garage sale shall be no longer than three (3) consecutive days. Merchandise shall not be placed within the sidewalk or public parkway (the area between the street and the sidewalk). (Reserved) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. General Regulations. The following general requirements apply to electric vehicle charging stations: Electric vehicle charging stations shall require a building permit approval. Parking spaces for an electric vehicle charging station shall be counted towards the minimum number of off-street parking space requirements. A parking space shall be clearly identified to be used exclusively for the parking of an electric vehicle. The placement of an electric vehicle charging station is pursuant to Sec 49-104.4(b) except that an electric vehicle charging station shall be setback a minimum of ten (10) feet within the front yard or exterior side yard.