Rules for ZIP Code 60201
Evanston, IL Β· Cook County
149 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 60201 is governed by the city of Evanston, IL, home to about 100% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Evanston's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 60201 based on Evanston ordinances.
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Holiday DisplaysLight
- Window SignsSome
- Political SignsSome
Noise from Specific Sources
4 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleFence Regulations
3 rulesAnimal Ordinances
12 rules- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Cat RulesHeavy
- Pet LimitsSome
- Mandatory Spay/NeuterSignificant
- Exotic PetsHeavy
Outdoor Lighting
3 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rules- Leaf Blower RulesSignificant
- Construction HoursSome
- Quiet HoursSome
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundSignificant
- Decibel LimitsSome
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Public Conduct
9 rules- JaywalkingSome
- Public Marijuana UseSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
- Aggressive PanhandlingSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
1 rule- Pool PermitsSome
Business Licensing & Operations
3 rules- Tobacco Retail LicenseHeavy
- Tattoo & Body ModificationSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
2 rulesEnvironmental Rules
5 rulesZoning Overlays & Bonuses
2 rulesHOA Rules
5 rules- Board GovernanceSome
- Board ProceduresSome
- Assessment & DuesLight
- HOA DisputesSome
- Dispute ResolutionSome
Building Safety
10 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSignificant
- Buffer ZonesSignificant
Accessory Structures
5 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome
- Garage ConversionsSome
- ADU Owner OccupancySome
Garage & Yard Sales
1 rule- Frequency, Duration & PermitsSignificant
Special Events & Permits
6 rules- Outdoor Heater RulesSome
- ParkletsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafΓ©sSignificant
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Park Event PermitsSignificant
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSome
Mobility & Curb Rules
2 rules- E-Bike ClassesSome
- Bike Lane RulesSome
Parking Rules
12 rules- Curb Color RulesLight
- Commercial & Oversized VehiclesSome
- Preferential Parking DistrictsSignificant
- Abandoned VehiclesSignificant
- Snow Removal Parking RulesSignificant
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Landscaping Rules
5 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Encroachment PermitsSignificant
- Obstruction RulesSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Short-Term Rentals
5 rules- Repeat Violator StrikesSignificant
- Primary-Residence-Only RuleSignificant
- Short-Term Rental Parking RulesLight
- Short-Term Rental PermitsSignificant
- Taxes & FeesSignificant
Building Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesHome Business
4 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Signage RulesHeavy
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSome
- Home DaycareSignificant
Soliciting & Door-to-Door
1 rule- Solicitor PermitsSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
1 ruleFilming & Production
1 rule- Location PermitsSignificant
Invasive Plant Rules
1 ruleFire Regulations
3 rules- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksHeavy
Tree Protection
2 rules- Parkway PlantingSome
- Protected Tree SpeciesSignificant
Immigration Policy
1 rule- Sanctuary Policy PreemptionSignificant
Rental Property Rules
2 rulesSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome