Batavia Fence Standards & Compliance

 

The City of Batavia has strict construction requirements to ensure fences are safe and durable. We manage the entire process for you:

• Wind Load Engineering: Per Batavia code, fences must be constructed to resist 115 mph wind loads. We use heavy-duty posts and reinforced setting techniques to ensure your fence stays upright during Illinois storms.

• The Finished Side Rule: We always install your fence with the "good side" facing outward toward your neighbors or the street, keeping your property in 100% compliance with Batavia’s aesthetic standards.

• Post Depth & Spacing: We sink our posts to a minimum of 36 inches and space them no more than 8 feet apartto prevent sagging and shifting.

• Historic District Requirements: If your home is a designated Batavia Landmark or located in the Historic District, we help you secure the necessary Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) before work begins.

 

Hardscaping & Patio Permits in Batavia

Planning a new stone patio or walkway? Batavia’s Engineering Department closely monitors Stormwater Management.

• Drainage First: We design our patios to work with your property's natural grade, ensuring that runoff is managed according to the Kane County Stormwater Ordinance.

• Utility Locates: We coordinate with J.U.L.I.E. (811) to mark all underground electric and water lines—critical in a city like Batavia that manages its own municipal electric utility.

 

Batavia Seasonal Cleanups & Leaf Care

We help you stay ahead of the "City of Energy’s" strict yard waste schedules:

• Fall Vacuum Collection: We time our final cleanups to match Batavia’s three-pass vacuum schedule (typically running October through November). We ensure leaves are raked to the parkway—not the street—to keep storm drains clear.

• Winter Bagging (No Sticker Required): During the month of December, we provide leaf-only bagging services in Kraft paper bags for the city’s final collection window where no disposal stickers are required.

• Brush Collection: We manage the trimming and stacking of branches (6 inches or less in diameter) for the city’s monthly curbside brush program.

 

Why Batavia Trusts Panorama

• Local Knowledge: We know the difference between a project in Batavia Township and the City of Batavia, ensuring you pull the correct permits for your specific parcel.

• Licensed Professionals: We are a registered contractor with the Batavia Community Development Department.

• Transparency: We handle all post-hole and final inspections with city officials to close out your permit correctly.

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Official Batavia Resources

• City of Batavia Building Division: Official Website

• Fence Construction Handout: Rules & Requirements (PDF)

• Building Permit Portal: Apply Online