Aurora's UDO includes outdoor lighting standards for new development. Fixtures should be shielded and directed downward to minimize light pollution. The Fox River corridor and residential areas have specific lighting requirements.
Aurora's Unified Development Ordinance includes outdoor lighting standards for commercial and residential development. New development must use shielded, downward-directed fixtures to minimize light pollution and glare. Lighting plans are reviewed as part of the site plan approval process. The city does not have a standalone dark sky ordinance, but UDO standards address light trespass and excessive illumination. The Fox River corridor and downtown entertainment district have specific lighting considerations. Residential security lighting should be directed to avoid illuminating neighboring properties.
Non-compliant development lighting: modification required. Light trespass complaints: code enforcement review.
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires vehicles on residential property to be registered, operable, and have current plates. Inoperable or unregistered vehicles must be stored in e...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits commercial vehicles above B-plate classification from parking or storage in residential areas. This includes tow trucks, panel trucks, dump ...
Aurora, IL
Aurora limits residential fences to a maximum height of 6 feet (including posts and end caps), restricts fences within 15 feet of intersecting property lines...
Aurora, IL
Aurora prohibits feeding wildlife that creates nuisance conditions. Trash must be secured to prevent wildlife encounters. The Fox River corridor attracts coy...
Aurora, IL
Aurora requires working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in all residences per Illinois law (425 ILCS 60 and 430 ILCS 135). Rental properties ar...
Aurora, IL
Aurora is not in a designated wildfire hazard zone. Illinois does not have wildland-urban interface zones like western states. Standard fire prevention codes...
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