Navigating Roselle’s Strict Fence Codes

The Village of Roselle (31 S. Prospect Street) has specific requirements to ensure fences are structural and drainage-friendly. We handle every detail to keep you 100% compliant:

• The 42-Inch Post Depth: Roselle is unique in requiring a 42-inch minimum post depth (at the frost line) to prevent shifting. We use base gravel and concrete fill (ending 6 inches below grade) to ensure your fence stays straight for decades.

• Ground Clearance for Drainage: To prevent neighborhood pooling and allow for natural stormwater flow, every fence must be installed with at least 3 inches of clearance from the ground.

• Finished Side Requirement: Per Village code, if a fence has a "better side," it must face outward toward your neighbors or the street. We ensure all posts and structural rails are on the interior of your lot.

• Height & Opacity Limits:

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

  • Front Yards: Maximum height of 4 feet and must be at least 50% open (e.g., picket or split-rail).

  • Patio Privacy: We can install privacy screens up to 8 feet tall immediately surrounding your deck or patio for ultimate seclusion.

• Utility Setbacks: We maintain a minimum 18-inch clearance from all utility pedestals (electric, gas, cable) to ensure city access.

 

Hardscaping: Precision Patios & Concrete

In Roselle, a patio is a major investment that must follow specific engineering codes to prevent cracking and drainage failure.

• Structural Integrity: For concrete patios, we follow the Village standard: a 4-inch thick pour (six-bag mix) over a 4-inch compacted base of crushed stone or gravel.

• Smart Setbacks: We ensure your patio respects the Village-mandated setbacks: 3 feet from the rear property line and 5 feet from the side lines.

• Cloudpermit Experts: We manage your entire permit process through Roselle’s Cloudpermit portal, from initial submittal to the mandatory Pre-pour and Final inspections.

• Drainage First: We ensure your patio matches existing grading and does not impede the natural flow of water on your property.

 

Seasonal Cleanups: The "Flood Brothers" Schedule

We time our maintenance to match Roselle’s waste collection through Flood Brothers Disposal:

• April to November Yard Waste: We manage the bagging of all debris for the Village's collection season (April 1st – November 30th).

• Free Collection Windows: We time your major spring and fall cleanups for the first collection day in April and the last collection day in November, when residents receive free pickup for up to seven bags or bundles.

• Brush Bundling: We handle the heavy lifting. We ensure all brush bundles are cut to 4-foot lengths, tied with biodegradable twine, and weigh under 50 lbs as required by Village code.

• Christmas Tree Recycling: We offer removal services in January to match the Village’s special holiday collection window.

 

Why Choose Panorama for your Roselle Project?

• Licensed & Registered: We are an approved contractor with the Roselle Development & Engineering Services Department.

• Permit Management: We handle the $75 fence permit and the $125 patio permit, including all necessary documentation and site plans.

• Local Knowledge: From Cornerstone Lakes to the Medinah border, we know the soil, the codes, and the neighborhood styles.

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Official Village Resources

• Roselle Building Permits: Official Website

• Permit Coordinator: (630) 671-2821 | Address: 31 S. Prospect Street, Roselle, IL 60172

• Online Portal: Cloudpermit Roselle