Driveways in North Chicago must be improved hard surfaces connecting designated parking areas to the public right-of-way. Building permits required for driveway construction.
North Chicago's zoning ordinance defines a driveway as an improved surface area connecting a designated parking area and the public right-of-way or access point (amended March 2023). All driveway construction requires building permits. Parking must be on improved surfaces — parking on grass or dirt in front yards may violate property maintenance codes. Contact Economic and Community Development at 847-596-8650 for permit requirements.
Blocking sidewalks or fire hydrants carries immediate fines of $50–$150. Parking on unpaved surfaces in violation of zoning may result in code enforcement notices with 30-day compliance windows.
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