Aurora, IL Holiday Decorations: Lawn Ornament Rules (2026)

Under Aurora Code of Ordinances § 29-103, exterior decorative items visible from the public right-of-way that are tied to a seasonal event or holiday cannot go up more than 60 days before that holiday and must come down within 60 days after it. This applies citywide in Aurora, Illinois (Kane, DuPage, Will, and Kendall counties) regardless of which county the property sits in: the city code governs uniformly. It covers lawn ornaments, lights, and other holiday yard displays visible from the street; year-round lawn decor items like benches, sundials, and bird baths are separately addressed as permitted nonpermanent yard features under the zoning code's obstruction table. A citation may be issued for violation, with the penalty set under chapter 1, section 1-11 of the Code.