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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 requires tree removal permits for trees 4 inches or greater in diameter on residential parcels over 1.5 acres and all non-residential parcels. Smaller residential lots are exempt. Parkway trees are city property and may not be removed by residents.
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's Zoning Ordinance (Title 6 of the Municipal Code) does not define 'accessory dwelling unit' as a permitted use category. A second self-contained dwelling on a single-family lot is generally allowed only where the underlying district permits two-family or multi-family use (R2 or higher), or where the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approve a variance, conditional use, or planned unit development. Illinois has no statewide ADU preemption statute; under the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/) and home-rule authority (Ill. Const. Art. VII Sec. 6), Naperville retains full zoning discretion and has historically applied it strictly.
Naperville bans short-term residential rentals citywide under Title 3 Chapter 18 of the Municipal Code (added by Ordinance 20-087, effective September 1, 2020). Stays under 30 days for compensation are unlawful regardless of platform (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com). Long-term rentals (30 days or more) of accessory dwelling units are allowed where the underlying zoning permits two-family or higher use and any PZC conditions are satisfied; landlords should register with Naperville Finance for utility handling. Tenancies are governed by the Illinois Landlord and Tenant Act (765 ILCS 705/) and the Security Deposit Return Act (765 ILCS 710/). Illinois prohibits rent control under 50 ILCS 825/.
Naperville imposes one of Illinois's best-known development exactions through its land-cash donation ordinance (originally Ord. 72-20, upheld in Krughoff v. City of Naperville, 354 N.E.2d 489 (Ill. App. 1976), aff'd 68 Ill. 2d 352), now codified through Title 7 subdivision and Title 10 administrative fee provisions. New residential subdivisions must dedicate land (8.6 acres per 1,000 projected residents under the 2001 amendment) or pay cash in lieu for schools and parks. Impact fees on a single ADU added to an existing lot are typically limited to building permit and utility connection charges; the land-cash exaction applies primarily at subdivision approval, not at individual building permit.
Naperville's Zoning Ordinance Title 6 does not contain an explicit owner-occupancy definition for accessory dwellings because 'ADU' is not a defined use category. Where a second dwelling has been approved through a variance or conditional use, the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council may attach an owner-occupancy condition. Illinois has no statewide preemption of municipal owner-occupancy rules; home-rule authority under Article VII Section 6 of the Illinois Constitution preserves Naperville's discretion. Naperville's short-term rental ban (Title 3 Chapter 18) compounds these limits.
Naperville requires building permits for carports as accessory structures under Title 6, Section 6-2-10. Carports must comply with setback requirements, lot coverage limits, and height restrictions. They count toward the maximum impervious surface on the lot.
Naperville regulates accessory structures under Title 6, Section 6-2-10 (Zoning). Accessory dwelling units are subject to zoning district restrictions including lot coverage, height, and setback requirements. Building permits are required for all accessory structures.
Naperville requires building permits for sheds and accessory outbuildings. Sheds must comply with zoning setbacks, lot coverage limits, and height restrictions under Title 6. All construction projects including accessory outbuildings require permits.
Naperville requires building permits for garage conversions. Converting a garage to living space must comply with building codes, zoning requirements for off-street parking replacement, and residential occupancy standards under the 2018 IRC.
Naperville does not have specific tiny home provisions. Tiny homes on foundations must meet minimum dwelling standards under the 2018 IRC as adopted by the city. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as vehicles/trailers and subject to parking and storage restrictions.
Short-term rentals are banned in Naperville under Ordinance No. 20-087 (Title 3, Chapter 18). There is no registration system because the activity is prohibited. Fines of $1,000-$2,500 per day apply for violations.
Naperville banned all short-term rentals under 31 days through Ordinance No. 20-087 in August 2020. Title 3, Chapter 18 prohibits operating or advertising short-term residential rentals within city limits. Fines start at $1,000 per day.
Short-term rentals are banned in Naperville under Ordinance No. 20-087. There are no STR-specific noise rules because the entire activity is prohibited. Standard residential noise ordinances under Title 6, Chapter 14 apply to all residential properties.
Naperville imposes a 5% hotel and motel use tax under Title 3, Chapter 10. Short-term rentals are banned, so the tax applies only to licensed hotels and motels. STR operators face daily fines rather than tax obligations.
Short-term rentals are banned in Naperville. No STR-specific parking rules exist. Standard residential parking rules apply: no overnight street parking 2-5 AM, and general off-street parking requirements under Title 6, Chapter 9.
Short-term rentals are completely banned in Naperville under Ordinance No. 20-087. No occupancy limits for STRs exist because the activity itself is prohibited. Standard building code occupancy limits apply to all dwellings.
Naperville banned all short-term residential rentals effective September 1, 2020, under Ordinance No. 20-087 (Title 3, Chapter 18). It is unlawful to operate, advertise, or offer any property for rent for periods of 30 consecutive days or less. Insurance requirements are moot because the activity itself is prohibited.
Naperville fences under Section 6-2-15 must have the finished side facing outward, may not exceed 6 feet (9 feet on arterials), and cannot interfere with stormwater. Permits required for fences over 3 feet. Fence must not obstruct visibility at corners.
Naperville requires an $80 fence permit for all fences over 3 feet in height. Applications require a Plat of Survey showing fence placement. Call JULIE at 1-800-892-0123 at least 48 hours before digging.
Naperville limits residential fences to 6 feet in height under Title 6, Section 6-2-15. Fences along major arterial roadways may be up to 9 feet. Front yard fences extending past the front facade may not exceed 3 feet. Corner lot visibility requirements apply.
Naperville requires the finished side of all fences to face away from the property on which the fence is installed (facing the neighbor). Fences along rear property lines abutting public right-of-way must include access gates for maintenance.
Naperville regulates fence materials under Section 6-2-15. The finished side must face outward. Fences must not interfere with stormwater management. Specific clearances are required around electrical transformers and utility pedestals.
Naperville requires barriers around all swimming pools per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Above-ground pools over 24 inches deep need barriers. Hot tubs that cannot meet barrier requirements must have a locking safety cover.
Naperville requires permits for retaining walls as part of its building code under Title 5. Walls must comply with grading and drainage requirements. Engineered walls may be required for taller structures. Walls cannot interfere with stormwater management.
DuPage County Zoning Ordinance §37-407 regulates fence construction on single-family lots in unincorporated areas by yard location. Front-yard fences must be at least 50% open (no solid front-yard fencing) and capped at 4'6". Side and rear fences may be 100% solid and up to 6'6". The finished (good) side must face outward, all fences must sit at least 3" from property lines, and fence sections in drainage easements must be 3"–4" above existing grade so neighbor drainage is not impaired.
Naperville enforces quiet hours from 7 PM to 7 AM under Title 6 Chapter 14 performance standards. Noise is measured at the property line using ANSI-standard equipment. Residential and commercial zones have distinct decibel thresholds during day and night periods.
Naperville sets decibel limits by zoning district under Title 6, Chapter 14. Noise is measured at the property line with ANSI S1.4-1983 compliant meters. Limits range from residential thresholds up to 80 dBA for industrial zones.
Naperville limits construction to 7 AM-10 PM maximum, with heavy equipment restricted to 7 AM-7 PM Monday through Saturday. No heavy equipment on Sundays. Hours vary by proximity to residences and project type.
Naperville regulates animal noise under Title 10, Chapter 4 (Animal Control). Dogs causing frequent or prolonged noise disturbing neighbors may be declared a nuisance. Animal control handles complaints through the police department.
Naperville regulates landscaping equipment noise under the performance standards of Title 6, Chapter 14. Leaf blowers and power equipment must comply with quiet hour restrictions from 7 PM to 7 AM. No specific leaf blower ban exists.
Naperville requires an amplifier permit under Title 3, Chapter 9 for loudspeakers or amplified sound in public places. Permitted amplified sound is exempt from standard decibel limits. Block party permits under Title 9, Chapter 4 also allow temporary amplified music.
Naperville sets specific decibel thresholds for industrial and commercial zones under Title 6, Chapter 14. Light industrial zones may not exceed 70 dBA and industrial zones may not exceed 80 dBA measured at the property line.
Naperville regulates outdoor music through the noise performance standards in Title 6, Chapter 14 and the amplifier permit requirements in Title 3, Chapter 9. Quiet hours from 7 PM to 7 AM apply to all residential outdoor music.
Naperville does not have a local aircraft noise ordinance. Aircraft noise is regulated exclusively at the federal level by the FAA. Naperville is approximately 25 miles from O'Hare International Airport and is not significantly impacted by airport flight paths. The city is not part of any airport noise compatibility program.
Naperville allows recreational fires without a permit if using commercially built outdoor fireplaces or approved containers. Open fires must be 50 feet from structures, while fires in approved containers may be within 15 feet. Only charcoal and clean dry wood allowed.
Naperville prohibits consumer fireworks under Title 10, Chapter 7 (Fireworks; Explosives). Illinois state law bans most consumer fireworks. Only novelty items like sparklers and snakes are legal at the state level, but municipalities may further restrict even those.
Naperville requires property owners to maintain vegetation and keep sidewalks clear of obstructions. Grass and weeds may not exceed 8 inches. Trees and bushes interfering with sidewalk passage must be trimmed. Yard waste collection is available seasonally.
Open burning is prohibited in Naperville without a permit. Residents must obtain both an Illinois EPA permit and a Naperville Fire Department burn permit. Recreational cooking fires in approved containers are exempt from the permit requirement.
Naperville adopts the 2018 International Building Code and International Residential Code with local amendments requiring smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all residential dwellings. Detectors are required in every bedroom and on each level of the home.
Naperville allows recreational backyard fires in commercially built fire pits and outdoor fireplaces without a burn permit. Fires in approved containers must be at least 15 feet from structures. Only charcoal and clean dry wood may be burned.
Naperville does not have wildfire zone designations or wildland-urban interface regulations. The city is in the flat, humid Illinois prairie with minimal wildfire risk. Fire safety is governed by the adopted fire code and the Naperville Fire Department provides services citywide.
Illinois regulates the storage, handling, and transport of liquefied petroleum gas statewide under the LPG Act, adopting NFPA 58 standards uniformly through the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Naperville regulates recreational vehicle and boat parking under Title 6 zoning regulations. RVs and boats stored on residential property must comply with setback and screening requirements. Street parking of RVs is subject to the 2-5 AM overnight ban.
Naperville requires permits for new driveway construction or modifications. Driveways must meet width, material, and grading standards. Vehicles may not be parked on unpaved surfaces in residential front yards. Sump pump discharge to driveways is prohibited.
Naperville restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas under zoning regulations. Oversized commercial vehicles may not be stored on residential streets or driveways. The overnight parking ban applies to all vehicles including commercial trucks.
Naperville prohibits street parking from 2-5 AM under Section 11-2A-8. A chronic parking violator is defined as 10+ tickets in one year. Downtown has metered and time-limited parking zones. Parking enforcement is handled by the Police Department Traffic Unit.
Naperville bans overnight street parking from 2-5 AM under Section 11-2A-8 but offers an Overnight Parking Program for eligible multi-family neighborhoods. Applications go through the Transportation Advisory Board and City Council.
Naperville prohibits abandoned or inoperable vehicles on residential property and city streets. Vehicles must be operable, properly registered, and stored on improved surfaces. Code enforcement responds to complaints about junk vehicles.
Naperville's Electric Utility provides guidance on home EV charger installation. Electrical permits are required. Residents should assess impact on their home electrical system and the Naperville Electric Utility grid before installation.
Naperville allows backyard chickens with a permit for any coop or enclosure. Livestock keeping is regulated by zoning under Title 6. A permit is required for any pen, coop, building, or structure intended to house poultry or livestock on residential property.
Naperville does not have breed-specific legislation banning particular dog breeds. Instead, the city uses dangerous dog provisions under Title 10, Chapter 4 to address dogs that pose threats regardless of breed. Dangerous dogs face enhanced restrictions.
Naperville allows beekeeping in most zoning districts but restricts it in R2 through R5 residential zones. All bee colonies must be registered with the State of Illinois and accessible for routine state inspections.
Naperville prohibits keeping wild animals as pets or for display without a State of Illinois permit under Title 10, Chapter 4. The city follows state wildlife regulations. Exotic animal permits are strictly regulated.
Naperville addresses wildlife management through property maintenance and animal control codes. Feeding wildlife that creates nuisances may result in code enforcement action. Residents must secure trash to prevent wildlife encounters.
Naperville requires all dogs to be on a leash no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property under Title 10, Chapter 4. Dogs running at large on any street, alley, or public place are in violation. Annual licensing and rabies vaccination are mandatory.
Illinois defines and criminalizes companion animal hoarding under the Humane Care for Animals Act, applying uniformly through state criminal code statewide.
Naperville home occupations must not generate traffic inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. The business must be undetectable by the average neighbor. Excessive customer visits, deliveries, or parking issues may trigger code enforcement action.
Naperville allows home occupations as accessory uses in residential zones under Title 6 zoning regulations. The business must not exceed 25% of the dwelling's gross floor area and must be undetectable by the average neighbor except for a permitted sign.
Illinois Cottage Food Law allows Naperville residents to sell homemade food from their home kitchen. Registration with the DuPage County Health Department is required at a fee capped at $50 by state law. A Certified Food Protection Manager certificate is required.
Naperville regulates all signage under Title 6, Chapter 16 (Street Graphics Control). Home occupations may display only a small permitted sign. Signage in the public right-of-way is prohibited. Sign permits are required for most business signage.
Naperville treats home daycare for 7 or fewer individuals as a customary home occupation exempt from the 25% floor area limit. State licensing is required for larger operations. Home daycare must comply with Illinois DCFS licensing standards.
Naperville allows home occupations as accessory uses under Title 6 zoning without a separate home occupation permit. The business must comply with the 25% floor area limit, be undetectable by neighbors, and meet all zoning conditions.
Naperville requires all pools over 24 inches deep to be surrounded by a barrier per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching. Existing fences may not meet pool barrier standards and must be evaluated.
Naperville adopts the 2018 IRC and International Swimming Pool and Spa Code with local amendments. All pools require permits and inspections. Barrier requirements, drain covers, and electrical safety standards apply to all residential pools.
Naperville requires permits for above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. Pools 24-48 inches need full barrier fencing. Pools over 48 inches may use a removable/retractable ladder instead of a fence. Kiddie pools under 24 inches are exempt.
Naperville requires permits for hot tubs and spas capable of holding over 24 inches of water. Barrier requirements apply per the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. If barriers cannot be installed, a locking safety cover is required.
Naperville requires permits for all in-ground pools and any above-ground pool or spa capable of holding over 24 inches of water. Kiddie pools up to 24 inches deep are exempt. Applications are submitted through the Civic Access portal.
Naperville has not adopted a separate municipal BBQ ordinance; outdoor cooking is governed primarily by the Illinois Fire Code (Office of the State Fire Marshal adoption of NFPA 1 under 41 Ill. Adm. Code 100) and the IFC provisions referenced through Naperville's Title 5 Chapter 1 (Building Codes) and fire-prevention provisions enforced by the Naperville Fire Department Community Risk Reduction Division. The controlling rule for multifamily and combustible balconies is IFC/NFPA Section 308.1.4: charcoal burners and open-flame cooking devices may not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction, with exceptions for one- and two-family dwellings, sprinklered buildings, and LP-gas containers of 2.5-pound water capacity or less.
Outdoor smokers (charcoal-fueled, wood-pellet, or propane-assisted) are treated as open-flame cooking devices under NFPA 1 Section 10.11 and IFC Section 308.1.4, the same standard applied to BBQ grills. Naperville has no smoker-specific ordinance. Single-family and two-family yards may use smokers with normal precautions; combustible balconies of non-sprinklered multifamily buildings are off-limits within 10 feet of construction. Naperville's general 50-foot setback for cooking fires from structures (15 feet if in an approved container) and smoke nuisance prohibitions apply.
A built-in outdoor kitchen in Naperville requires a building permit through Naperville TED Business Group whenever the design includes a permanent fire pit, fireplace, grill, gas/electrical/plumbing fixtures, or any patio surface more than 30 inches above adjacent grade. Construction follows the Illinois Building Code (Capital Development Board adoption of the IBC under 71 Ill. Adm. Code 600), the Illinois Plumbing Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 890), the National Electrical Code as adopted by Naperville, and NFPA 54 (National Fuel Gas Code) through the Illinois Fire Code. Aboveground or underground propane storage requires a separate fuel tank permit. Zoning setbacks under Title 6 apply.
Naperville's sign ordinance (Title 6 Chapter 16) treats commercial inflatable displays — cold-air balloons, dancing 'air-dancer' figures, and feather banners at businesses — as temporary signs requiring a permit, with a maximum of four weeks per calendar year per business in full-week increments. Residential holiday inflatables (snowmen, Santas, Halloween ghosts) on a private single-family yard are not regulated as signs because they do not advertise commercial products or services. Placement should observe sight-distance triangles at corner lots and stay out of the public right-of-way.
Naperville has no ordinance setting a specific seasonal start or removal date for residential holiday lights. Decorative holiday lighting on a single-family or two-family home is generally treated as accessory to the principal dwelling and is not regulated as a 'sign' under Naperville Zoning Ordinance Title 6 Chapter 16 (Signs). The community embraces seasonal lighting — Naperville's annual Riverwalk and downtown Hometown Holidays celebrations spotlight residential and commercial displays. Reasonable use is expected; persistent year-round commercial-style displays creating glare or hazards may be addressed under general nuisance provisions.
Naperville does not regulate ordinary lawn ornaments (statuary, garden gnomes, flamingos, deer, religious figures, flag poles, bird baths) under Title 6 (Zoning) or general code, provided the items remain on private property, do not obstruct sight-distance triangles at corner lots, do not encroach into the public right-of-way, and do not constitute commercial signs. HOA CC&Rs in many Naperville subdivisions (Ashbury, White Eagle, Tall Grass, Stillwater, Brookdale, Hobson West) impose additional restrictions enforceable under the Illinois Common Interest Community Association Act (765 ILCS 160/) and the federal/Illinois flag display protections.
Naperville food vendors must comply with parking and traffic regulations. Vending in the public right-of-way is restricted. Park District property requires separate authorization. Downtown and special event locations may have specific vending rules.
Naperville requires food vendors to register with the City. Mobile food vendors on park property need a Park District permit. Soliciting and peddling hours are Monday-Saturday, and food vendors fall under the solicitor/peddler/food vendor permit framework.
Naperville manages stormwater through storm sewers, detention basins, and overflow routes. Property owners must keep storm sewer inlets clear. No dumping of debris or chemicals into storm sewers. DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance also applies.
Naperville participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Properties in FEMA-designated flood zones must carry flood insurance and meet elevation requirements. DuPage County manages floodplain identification and stormwater certification.
Naperville requires proper grading to direct water away from structures and neighboring properties. Sump pump discharge to streets or sidewalks is prohibited. Development projects must comply with DuPage County Stormwater Ordinance for drainage plans.
Naperville requires erosion and sediment control for all land-disturbing activities under Title 5, Chapter 7 (Storm Runoff Control). Construction projects must submit stormwater management plans showing erosion control measures. The city adopts DuPage County's Stormwater and Flood Plain Management Ordinance for flood plain areas.
Naperville is not a coastal city. There are no coastal development regulations, Coastal Commission requirements, or shoreline setback rules. The city is located approximately 30 miles inland from Lake Michigan in DuPage and Will counties.
Naperville follows Illinois state law on cannabis. Recreational home cultivation is prohibited statewide. Only registered medical cannabis patients may grow up to 5 plants at home. Naperville banned recreational cannabis sales in 2019.
Naperville banned all recreational cannabis businesses in 2019 by a 13-1 council vote, opting out under the state Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Only the existing medical dispensary (3C Compassionate Care) may operate for medical sales only.
Naperville requires building permits for all solar panel installations and mandatory electrical inspection before operation. The city offers net metering at 1:1 kWh credit and a Solar Incentive Program. Systems must meet NEC and local code standards.
Illinois law (765 ILCS 165, Solar Rights Act) limits HOA restrictions on solar installations. HOAs cannot completely prohibit solar panels but may impose reasonable aesthetic guidelines. Naperville's zoning supports solar in all districts for building-mounted systems.
Naperville regulates signs under Title 6, Chapter 16 (Street Graphics Control). Political signs on private property are protected by the First Amendment. Signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited. Illinois law restricts government regulation of political speech signs.
Naperville prohibits all signage in the public right-of-way under Title 6, Chapter 16, including garage sale signs. Signs on utility poles, medians, and sidewalks are removed by the city. Garage sale signs are permitted only on private property.
Naperville does not have specific ordinances restricting holiday displays on private property. Displays must comply with general sign and property maintenance codes. Electrical connections for outdoor displays must meet electrical safety standards.
Naperville requires garbage containers placed at the curb by 6 AM on collection day and removed by 7 PM. Containers may be set out the evening before. Naperville carts come in 35, 68, or 95-gallon sizes. Monthly fee is $15.27.
Naperville enforces the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code. Property owners must maintain buildings and grounds free of deterioration, junk accumulation, and safety hazards. Code enforcement actively monitors and responds to complaints.
Naperville Municipal Code 9-1H-2 requires property owners to clear snow and ice from public sidewalks within 48 hours when snow exceeds 2 inches or ice accumulates. Depositing snow from private property onto public streets is illegal.
Naperville permits garage and yard sales on residential property. Signs advertising the sale are permitted on private property only; signs in the public right-of-way are prohibited under Title 6, Chapter 16. Items must be removed after the sale.
Naperville requires vacant lots to be maintained under the International Property Maintenance Code. Grass and weeds must not exceed 8 inches. Property must be free of debris, junk, and safety hazards. Code enforcement monitors vacant properties.
Naperville regulates exterior lighting through Title 6 zoning performance standards. Outdoor lighting must not create a nuisance or trespass onto neighboring properties. The performance standards in Chapter 14 address light and glare by zoning district.
Naperville does not have a dedicated dark sky ordinance. Outdoor lighting is regulated through the Title 6, Chapter 14 performance standards which address light and glare by zoning district. Light trespass onto neighboring properties is regulated.
Naperville has no rent control ordinance. Illinois state law (Rent Control Preemption Act, 50 ILCS 825) prohibits municipalities from enacting rent control. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice upon lease renewal.
Naperville has no just cause eviction ordinance. Illinois does not require landlords to state a reason for non-renewal of a lease. Evictions follow the Illinois Forcible Entry and Detainer Act. Tenants receive standard notice periods under state law.
Naperville does not have a mandatory rental registration or inspection program for long-term rentals. Rental properties must comply with the International Property Maintenance Code. Landlord-tenant relations are governed by Illinois state law.
Naperville contracts with Groot Industries for weekly residential collection. Trash out by 6 AM, bins in by 7 PM. Two bulk items and one appliance included weekly at no extra charge. Six holiday delays push collection one day later.
Naperville requires bins at the curb by 6 AM and removed by 7 PM. Recycling carts go on the opposite side of the driveway from garbage. Containers must be sturdy to prevent spills and wind-carry. City recycling carts are required for recycling.
Naperville includes two bulk items and one appliance weekly at no extra charge through Groot Industries. Carpet rolls must be under 4 feet by 2 feet and 60 lbs. Tires, hazardous materials, and landscape waste are banned from regular pickup.
Naperville provides single-stream curbside recycling through Groot Industries. Accepted materials include plastics #1-5 and #7, glass, aluminum, paper, and cardboard. Plastic #6, plastic bags, and styrofoam are not accepted. City recycling carts are required.
DuPage County Code Sections 30-17 and 30-26 (Chapter 30, Solid Waste Management) prohibit the open burning of garbage, debris, refuse, and landscape waste in unincorporated DuPage County. Combined with the Illinois Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15), which bans landscape waste from Illinois landfills, every DuPage household must use a hauler-provided yard-waste program or compost on-site.
Naperville requires all solicitors and peddlers to register with the City and wear a photo badge. Soliciting is permitted Monday-Saturday 10 AM-7 PM only. No soliciting on Sundays or holidays. Non-permitted solicitors should be reported to 911.
Naperville residents may post a 3x4 inch 'No Soliciting or Peddling Permitted on Premises' sign to prohibit solicitors. Free stickers are available at the Municipal Center. Permitted solicitors must honor no-soliciting signs.
Naperville enforces a juvenile curfew under Title 10, Chapter 3 (Minors). Illinois law (720 ILCS 5/12C-60) also establishes a framework for municipal curfew ordinances. Curfew applies to minors under 17 during late night hours.
Naperville Park District enforces park hours and curfews under its ordinances. Parks are generally closed from dusk to dawn. No peddling or commercial activity on park property without a permit. The Park District has its own enforcement authority.
Naperville establishes building setbacks by zoning district under Title 6. The R2 district requires a 25-foot rear yard setback with allowances for patios and decks extending up to 10 feet into the setback. Front, side, and rear setbacks vary by district.
Naperville limits total lot coverage by building and impervious surfaces under Title 6 zoning regulations. Coverage limits vary by zoning district. Accessory structures, driveways, patios, and pools all count toward lot coverage maximums.
Naperville establishes maximum building heights by zoning district under Title 6. Height limits vary from residential to commercial and industrial zones. Accessory structures have separate height restrictions. Variances require Zoning Board of Appeals approval.
Naperville does not require a formal permit for residential garage sales. Garage sales are allowed as a temporary accessory use in residential zoning districts. Residents must comply with signage rules under the Street Graphics Control ordinance and general noise and time restrictions.
Naperville regulates garage sales through its municipal code and zoning provisions. Garage sales are considered a temporary accessory use in residential zones. Sales are typically limited to daytime hours consistent with the city's noise ordinance quiet hours (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM).
Naperville does not impose strict frequency limits on residential garage sales through its municipal code. Garage sales are treated as temporary accessory uses in residential zones. Excessive frequency could be treated as a commercial activity or zoning violation by Code Enforcement.
Naperville requires tree removal permits for trees 4 inches or greater in diameter on residential lots over 1.5 acres and all non-residential parcels. Residential lots under 1.5 acres are exempt. Permits are obtained through the City's Civic Access Portal. Parkway trees may only be removed by the Department of Public Works.
Naperville requires tree replacement as part of the tree removal permit process for applicable properties (lots over 1.5 acres and non-residential parcels). The city works with property owners to determine replacement requirements. Parkway tree replacement is handled by the Department of Public Works.
Naperville protects its urban forest through Title 9, Chapter 3 (Urban Forest Protection) and Title 5, Chapter 10 (Landscape, Screening and Tree Preservation). While the city does not use the term 'heritage trees' formally, large trees on properties over 1.5 acres and all non-residential parcels receive protection through the tree removal permit process.
Recreational drone use in Naperville is regulated primarily through park district rules and FAA federal regulations. Illinois law (620 ILCS 5/44.1) preempts most local drone ordinances for cities under 1 million population. The Naperville Park District prohibits drone operation in all parks except designated areas at Brush Hill Park.
Commercial drone operation in Naperville is governed by FAA Part 107 regulations. Illinois state law preempts local drone ordinances for cities under 1 million. Operators must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate. The Naperville Park District requires a permit for any drone operation over park property.
Illinois sets a $15 statewide minimum wage under the Minimum Wage Law and permits home rule cities like Chicago to require higher local wages for covered employees.
The Paid Leave for All Workers Act guarantees up to 40 hours of paid leave annually for nearly every Illinois employee, with limited carve-outs for jurisdictions with existing ordinances.
Illinois requires 24 consecutive hours of rest each calendar week and a meal break for shifts over 7.5 hours under the One Day Rest in Seven Act, with stricter local rules permitted.
Illinois issues shall-issue concealed carry licenses through the Illinois State Police under the Firearm Concealed Carry Act, with statewide preemption of local handgun carry rules.
Illinois preempts most local firearm regulation under the FOID Card Act and Wildlife Code, leaving home rule cities limited authority over assault weapons and certain narrow areas.
Illinois bans open carry of firearms in public under the Criminal Code, allowing concealed carry only by Firearm Concealed Carry Act licensees with limited exceptions.
Illinois law sets uniform rules for transporting firearms in vehicles under the FOID Card Act and Firearm Concealed Carry Act, preempting local handgun transport ordinances.
The Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act limits how employers may use E-Verify and bars mandates that exceed federal law, applying uniformly across all Illinois employers.
The Illinois TRUST Act and Way Forward Act bar state and local law enforcement from civil immigration enforcement, holding ICE detainers, or contracting for immigration detention.
Illinois protects agricultural land through the Agricultural Areas Conservation and Protection Act and limits county zoning over farms outside municipal boundaries.
The Farm Nuisance Suit Act shields established Illinois farms from nuisance lawsuits when the operation predates surrounding non-agricultural land uses by at least one year.
Illinois has not preempted local plastic bag regulation, allowing home rule municipalities to enact bans, fees, or recycling mandates under their general police power.
Illinois does not ban expanded polystyrene foodware statewide, but state procurement law restricts EPS use and home rule cities may impose local bans.
Illinois requires full-service restaurants to provide single-use plastic straws only upon customer request under Public Act 102-0532, with local governments free to add stricter rules.
Illinois prohibits sale of any tobacco, alternative nicotine, and electronic cigarette product to persons under 21 under the Prevention of Tobacco Use by Persons under 21 Act.
Illinois has no comprehensive statewide flavored tobacco ban, but home rule municipalities such as Chicago and Evanston may regulate flavored e-cigarettes under local police power.
Illinois requires retailers selling electronic cigarettes and e-liquids to obtain Department of Revenue licensing and follow age-verification, packaging, and tax rules statewide.