Aurora, IL Landscaping Rules: Weed Ordinances (2026)

Every property owner is required to cut and destroy all weeds located on land within the jurisdictional limits of the city whenever they exceed a height of eight (8) inches or if, in the opinion of the health authority, destruction of weeds is necessary. Any property owner who does not maintain property as required by this section shall be in violation of this code.

(b)  The health authority may exclude from the provisions of this section any land located in a public nature area or not within two hundred (200) feet of any private residence or place of public use; provided, that such weeds do not otherwise cause a health or safety hazard in the opinion of the health authority.

(c)  The health authority shall exclude those areas located within any property owned or leased by a unit of local government within the jurisdictional limits of the city used for institutional or recreational purposes.

302.4.1 Notice to abate.

(a)  Lots with occupied structures. Notice to abate a violation of this section shall be given in writing to the property owner in the manner herein described and shall state a specified period of time for abatement by the property owner. The inspector issuing the notice shall personally serve or deliver a copy to the property owner, mail a copy to the residence of the property owner, or if said residence is unknown, the address of the property where the nuisance exists by proof of mail, or by posting.