Navigating Hinsdale Fence Codes

Hinsdale (19 E. Chicago Ave) has specific ordinances to prevent properties from feeling "walled off" from the community. We ensure your design is 100% compliant:

• Height & Styling:

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

  • Front Yards: Fences are generally prohibited in front yards unless they are "landscape fences." These must be 3 feet or less in height and no longer than 25 feet in total length.

  • Corner Side Yards: Maximum height of 4 feet for fences that are at least 1/3 open. Solid fences in these areas are limited to only 2 feet.

• The "Finished Side" Rule: Per Village code, the decorative side of the fence must face outward (away from your lot). All posts and structural rails must face the interior of your property.

• Visibility (Sight Triangles): On corner lots, fences within 100 feet of an intersection are capped at 2 feet to ensure clear sightlines for drivers.

• Post Depth: To maintain the structural integrity of your fence against the heavy DuPage/Cook County soil, we sink all posts to a minimum of 36 to 42 inches.

• Property Lines: Hinsdale is strict about encroachment. We use your Plat of Survey to ensure every component, including the concrete post footings, remains entirely on your property.

 

Hardscaping: Hinsdale Patios & Masonry

In Hinsdale, a patio is a permanent architectural extension of your home.

• Permit Management: We handle the $250+ building permit process and coordinate with the Community Development Department.

• Tree Preservation: Hinsdale is a "Tree City USA" and takes its canopy seriously. We prepare the required Tree Preservation Plan for any patio installation that occurs within the "critical root zone" of a parkway or heritage tree.

• Lot Coverage (F.A.R.): We calculate the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) and building coverage to ensure your new patio doesn't exceed the village's strict limits on impervious surfaces.

• Civil Engineering: For larger projects, we coordinate the required stamped civil engineering drawings and hydrology reports to ensure your drainage doesn't adversely affect neighboring properties.

 

Seasonal Cleanups: The "Village" & "SBC" Schedule

We time our maintenance services to match Hinsdale’s waste collection provided by SBC Waste Solutions:

• Weekly Yard Waste: From April 1st to November 30th, we manage your weekly yard waste collection. We use Kraft paper bags or marked containers with the required Village stickers.

• Free Branch Collection: We coordinate major cleanups with the Village’s annual free brush pick-up (typically occurring in the spring and fall). We ensure branches are stacked neatly on the parkway with the cut ends toward the street.

• Fall Leaf Management: We help you manage the massive leaf volume common in Hinsdale’s wooded neighborhoods, ensuring your lawn stays healthy through the winter.

 

Why Choose Panorama for your Hinsdale Home?

• Registered & Bonded: We are a licensed general contractor with the Village of Hinsdale, maintaining the required $10,000 surety bond.

• Preservation Specialists: We understand how to work within the guidelines of the Hinsdale Historic Preservation Commission.

• Hassle-Free Process: From J.U.L.I.E. marks to final site restoration, we handle the heavy lifting so you don't have to.

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Official Village Resources

• Community Development Dept: (630) 789-7030 | Address: 19 E. Chicago Ave, Hinsdale, IL 60521

• Permit Coordinator Email: building@villageofhinsdale.org

• Village Hall: (630) 789-7000