Joliet does not mandate native plant use in residential landscaping. The city maintains an Approved Tree List for parkway tree planting through the Forestry Division but does not require native species for private property landscaping. Illinois does not have a statewide native plant requirement for residential properties.
The City of Joliet's landscaping regulations focus primarily on property maintenance standards such as lawn height limits and weed control rather than specifying native plant requirements. The Forestry Division of the Department of Public Works maintains an Approved Tree List for parkway (public right-of-way) tree planting, which includes species well-suited to the Joliet area. However, this list is not mandatory for private property landscaping. Commercial development site plans may include landscaping requirements reviewed during the planning approval process, but these focus on screening, buffering, and aesthetic standards rather than native species mandates. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources promotes native plant use through educational programs but imposes no residential requirements. Residents are free to use native Illinois prairie and woodland plants in their landscaping, and doing so is encouraged for environmental benefits but not required by local ordinance.
There are no violations specific to native plant use. Properties must meet general maintenance standards including lawn height limits and weed control.
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