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 enforces maintenance requirements on vacant lots under the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code as adopted by the city. Vacant lot owners must maintain grass and weeds at or below 8 inches, keep the property free of accumulated junk, debris, and trash, and prevent conditions that create safety hazards or harbor pests. Sidewalks adjacent to vacant lots must be kept clear and safe for pedestrian passage. Snow and ice clearing requirements (48 hours after 2+ inches) also apply to sidewalks next to vacant lots. The Code Enforcement Team monitors vacant properties and responds to neighborhood complaints. Failure to maintain a vacant lot results in a violation notice followed by city-performed cleanup at the owner's expense if not corrected.
Violation notice with compliance deadline. City-performed cleanup billed to owner. Repeat violations: escalating fines. Chronic blight: potential additional enforcement action.
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