Navigating Schaumburg’s Unique Fence Codes

Schaumburg has specific rules that distinguish between "Perimeter Fences" and "Privacy Fences." We ensure your design is 100% compliant:

• The 5-Foot Perimeter Limit: In Schaumburg, standard perimeter fences in your side and rear yards are capped at 5 feet in height.

• The 16-Foot Privacy Zone: If you want a 6-foot solid privacy fence, it is only allowed around your patio or deck. These can extend up to 16 feet into the rear yard from the back of your house, creating a private sanctuary without violating Village code.

• Prohibited Materials: Chain-link fences with slats are strictly prohibited in Schaumburg. We specialize in the approved alternatives: Western Red Cedar, Ornamental Aluminum, and high-end PVC.

• The "Finished Side" Rule: Per Village code, the decorative "good side" of your fence must face your neighbors or the public right-of-way.

• Wind Resistance Standards: We build to Schaumburg’s engineering requirement that every fence must withstand 20 pounds per square foot of wind pressure. This means we sink one-third of every post underground for maximum stability.

 

Hardscaping: Patios & Drainage in Schaumburg

Schaumburg is proactive about protecting neighborhood drainage. We design patios that look beautiful and function perfectly with your land.

• Permit Management: We handle the $30 permit fee and submit all plans through the OpenGov Permit Portal.

• Engineered Foundation: We follow the City’s standard of 4 inches of concrete over 4 inches of compacted fill(pea gravel is not an acceptable base in Schaumburg).

• Drainage Setbacks: We maintain a minimum 5-foot clearance from property lines for all patios to ensure proper stormwater runoff and neighborhood harmony.

• Total Coverage Limits: We ensure your new patio doesn't cause your rear yard coverage to exceed the Village-mandated 40% limit.

 

Seasonal Cleanups: The "LRS" Schedule Experts

We time our maintenance to match Schaumburg’s waste collection through LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems):

• April to December Yard Waste: We manage the bagging of leaves and debris for the Village's collection window (April 1st through the second week of December).

• Fall 2-for-1 Collection: We time our major fall cleanups to take advantage of Schaumburg’s "2 for 1" sticker program (typically running mid-October to mid-December), where you only need one sticker for every two bags of leaves.

• Curbside Brush Pick-Up: We coordinate our pruning to match the Village’s annual brush collection program. We ensure branches are stacked neatly in the parkway with cut ends to the curb, ready for the Village crews.

 

Why Schaumburg Homeowners Trust Panorama

• Licensed & Registered: We are a bonded and registered contractor with the Schaumburg Community Development Department.

• OpenGov Experts: We manage your permit digitally from submittal to the final inspection, keeping you informed every step of the way.

• Local Knowledge: We know the rules, the neighborhood styles, and the inspectors, ensuring a "no-hassle" experience for you.

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Official Village Resources

• Schaumburg Permitting Division: Official Website

• Fence Resource Guide: Rules & Requirements (PDF)

• Village Hall: 101 Schaumburg Court, Schaumburg, IL 60193 | (847) 923-4420