Naperville supports native plantings through its Natural Resources program and the No Mow til Mother's Day initiative. The city encourages pollinator-friendly landscaping. Native plant areas must comply with the 8-inch vegetation height limit unless registered in the exemption program.
Naperville promotes native and pollinator-friendly landscaping through its Environmental Sustainability and Natural Resources programs. The No Mow til Mother's Day program allows registered participants to let lawns grow naturally to support pollinators, with exemption from the 8-inch grass height ordinance until the Saturday after Mother's Day (display of a participation sign required). The city's parkway tree program includes approved native species lists for homeowner plantings. Native landscaping and rain gardens are encouraged as stormwater management tools. However, unregistered properties must comply with the 8-inch vegetation height limit. Deliberate native plant gardens should be maintained to appear intentional and may benefit from participation in the exemption program to avoid code enforcement complaints.
Unregistered natural areas exceeding 8 inches: code enforcement notice. Registered No Mow participants: exempt through program period. Non-exempt native gardens: may need to comply with height limits.
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