Navigating Aurora’s Fence Codes

Aurora has specific ordinances designed to maintain neighborhood safety and clear sightlines. We manage all the technical details:

• Height & Styling: * Rear & Side Yards: Maximum height of 6 feet (solid privacy allowed).

  • Front Yards: Maximum height of 3 feet and must be an "open" design (at least 50% open).

• The "Finished Side" Rule: Per Aurora City Code, the decorative "good side" of the fence must face outwardtoward neighbors or the street. All posts and structural supports must be on the interior of your yard.

• Corner Lot & Driveway Safety: Aurora is strict about the "Visibility Triangle." At intersections and driveway exits, we ensure fences are kept low (typically under 30 inches) to prevent blocking the view of oncoming traffic.

• Easement Restrictions: We specialize in "removable" fence sections for properties with utility easements, ensuring that if the City or a utility company needs access, your fence can be handled without total destruction.

• Post Depth Standards: We sink all posts to a minimum of 36 inches to combat the heavy clay soil and frost heave common in the Fox Valley.

 

Hardscaping: Patios & Stone Terraces in Aurora

In Aurora, a patio is a major improvement that requires careful drainage planning, especially in older neighborhoods with established runoff patterns.

• Permit Management: We handle the City of Aurora building permit and coordinate the required Final Inspection once the stone is set.

• Drainage Compliance: We ensure your patio installation does not obstruct the natural flow of stormwater or negatively impact your neighbor's property.

• Setback Rules: We maintain a minimum 3-foot setback from property lines for all patios and walkways, as required by the Aurora Zoning Ordinance.

• High-End Materials: From modern paver designs to natural flagstone, we build outdoor spaces that increase your home's value and curb appeal.

 

Seasonal Cleanups: The "Groot" & City Schedule

We time our maintenance to match Aurora’s waste collection through Groot Industries:

• April to December Yard Waste: We manage the bagging of leaves and debris for the Village's collection season (first Monday in April through the first Friday in December).

• Free Leaf Collection: We coordinate our major fall cleanups with Aurora’s Free Leaf Collection weeks in November, where no stickers are required for bagged leaves.

• Curbside Leaf Vacuuming: In specific older neighborhoods, we time our raking to match the City's vacuum trucks. We ensure leaves are placed in the parkway (not the street) to prevent clogging storm drains.

• Bundled Brush: We handle your pruning and bundling. Branches must be 4 feet or less and tied with twine for weekly pickup.

 

Why Choose Panorama for your Aurora Home?

• Licensed & Registered: We are a bonded contractor with the Aurora Building & Permits Department.

• County-Specific Knowledge: Whether you are in Kane or DuPage, we know which regional stormwater rules apply to your land.

• Hassle-Free Process: From J.U.L.I.E. marks to final inspections, we handle the heavy lifting so you can just enjoy your yard.

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Official City Resources

• City of Aurora Building Permits: Official Website

• Fence Permit Requirements: Informational PDF

• Phone: (630) 256-3130 | Address: 5 E. Downer Place, Aurora, IL 60505