North Chicago enforces property maintenance standards requiring lawns to be kept maintained. Grass and weeds exceeding typical municipal limits (8-10 inches) may result in code violations and abatement liens.
North Chicago Code of Ordinances and the sales inspection checklist require yards to be clean and in sanitary condition with landscaping in good condition. Illinois Noxious Weed Act (505 ILCS 100) requires destruction of noxious weeds statewide. Violations may result in notices and city abatement with costs assessed to the property owner. The landscaping section of the zoning ordinance (Section 4.11) requires maintenance of buffer yards and street trees. Contact Code Compliance at 847-596-8650.
First violation receives a notice to mow within 10-14 days. Failure to comply: county mows and bills $200–$800 plus $150 admin fee. Repeat violations within 12 months face $100–$500 fines.
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