East Dundee Fence Rules & Compliance

East Dundee’s building department emphasizes visibility and structural integrity. We ensure your fence is 100% compliant:

• Height & Styling: * Rear & Side Yards: Maximum height of 6 feet for privacy and security.

  • Front Yards: Maximum height of 3 feet and must be an "open" design (at least 50% open) to maintain the village’s open feel.

• The "Finished Side" Rule: Like many Fox Valley communities, East Dundee requires that the decorative, finished side of the fence faces outward toward neighbors or the street.

• Drainage & Ground Clearance: To avoid interfering with local runoff (especially critical for homes near the river), fences must allow for the free flow of water. We ensure proper clearance is maintained to prevent pooling.

• Corner Lot Safety: We strictly follow "Sight Triangle" rules. On corner lots, we ensure fences do not exceed 3 feet in height within the visibility zone to keep drivers and pedestrians safe at intersections.

• Post Depth: We sink all posts to a minimum of 36 inches to ensure stability against Illinois frost heaves.

 

Hardscaping: East Dundee Patios & Walkways

A patio in East Dundee is an extension of your home’s living space. We design them to be beautiful and durable.

• Permit Management: We handle the Village of East Dundee building permit ($50 minimum base fee) and coordinate the required Final Inspection.

• Base Engineering: Because of the varying soil types near the river, we use a professionally compacted gravel base to prevent the shifting or "dipping" of pavers over time.

• Stormwater Integrity: We ensure your patio does not direct water toward your home’s foundation or your neighbor's property, adhering to the Village’s drainage standards.

 

Seasonal Cleanups: The "Groot" Maintenance Schedule

We time our maintenance services to match East Dundee’s waste collection through Groot Industries:

• Yard Waste Season: From April 1st through November 30th, we manage the bagging of your leaves and garden debris for weekly collection.

• Free Leaf Pick-Up: We coordinate our major fall cleanups with the Village’s annual free leaf collection weeks(typically in October/November), where no stickers are required for Kraft paper bags.

• Brush Bundling: We handle the pruning and bundling of branches. We ensure bundles are tied with twine, cut to 4 feet or less, and meet the Village weight requirements for easy pickup.

 

Why Choose Panorama for East Dundee?

• Registered & Bonded: We are an approved contractor with the East Dundee Building Department.

• Permit Experts: We handle the paperwork so you don't have to. We submit the Plat of Survey and manage the timeline with Village Hall.

• Local Reliability: We know the rules for the historic district and the newer subdivisions alike.

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Official Village Resources

• Village of East Dundee Building Dept: Official Website

• Phone: (847) 426-2822 | Address: 120 Barrington Ave, East Dundee, IL 60118

• Permit Email: building@eastdundee.net