Naperville limits grass and weed height to 8 inches on private property and in the right-of-way. The 'No Mow til Mother's Day' program exempts registered participants until the Saturday after Mother's Day. Code enforcement actively monitors violations.
Naperville code enforcement enforces an 8-inch maximum height for grass and weeds on private property and in the public right-of-way. Property owners must maintain the public way in a safe condition free of tall grass, weeds, and obstructions. The city offers a 'No Mow til Mother's Day' program allowing registered participants to let their lawns grow naturally until the Saturday following Mother's Day to support pollinators, provided they display a participation sign. After receiving a violation notice, property owners have a set period to comply before the city may arrange mowing at the owner's expense. The Code Enforcement Team actively patrols and responds to complaints. Flower beds are also subject to the grass and weed height limits.
Violation notice issued first. Failure to comply: city-performed mowing with costs billed to the property owner. Repeat offenders face escalating fines under the general penalty schedule.
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