Navigating Villa Park Fence Codes

Villa Park has specific ordinances designed to keep residential streets safe and visually appealing. We manage all technical compliance for you:

• Placement on Property Lines:

  • Fences can be placed directly on the property line. However, the Village recommends placing posts 3 to 6 inches inside your property to avoid encroachment and protect your footings.

  • No Back-to-Back Fences: Shared property lines should ideally have only one fence to prevent maintenance "dead zones."

• "Finished Side Out" Policy: Villa Park strictly requires the decorative, "finished" side of the fence (the side without visible posts or structural rails) to face outward toward neighbors or the street.

• Height & Styling:

  • Rear & Side Yards: Maximum height of 6 feet.

  • Front Yards: Strictly limited to 3 feet and must be a decorative, open-style design.

• The 42-Inch Post Rule: To prevent your fence from leaning due to Illinois frost heave, all fence posts must be sunk to a minimum depth of 42 inches.

• Fences in Easements: While fences are allowed in utility easements, the Village and utility companies have the right to remove them for repairs. We ensure your fence is installed with this "right-of-way" in mind.

• Driveway & Intersection Visibility: Solid fences exceeding 3 feet are prohibited within "visibility triangles" at driveways and street corners to ensure pedestrian and driver safety.

Our 42-inch deep footings ensure your fence remains stable through the harshest Illinois winters, meeting Villa Park's strict structural requirements.

 

Our Professional Fencing Services

We are a registered and bonded contractor in Villa Park, specializing in:

• Premium Wood Fencing: Western Red Cedar in privacy, shadowbox, and traditional picket.

• PVC & Vinyl: Durable, maintenance-free options that stand up to the elements without rotting or fading.

• Ornamental Aluminum: Rust-proof and elegant, perfect for pool safety and unobstructed views.

• Chain Link: High-quality galvanized or black vinyl-coated steel for reliable backyard security.

• Expert Repairs: We offer post replacement, gate realignments, and storm damage restoration.

 

Seasonal Maintenance: The "LRS" Schedule

We coordinate our cleanup services with Villa Park’s waste collection provided by LRS (Lakeshore Recycling Systems):

• April to December Yard Waste: We manage the bagging of debris for your weekly collection. Stickers are required for Kraft paper bags or personal containers.

• Free Leaf Collection: We time major cleanups to match the Village’s 7-week free leaf collection program (typically late October through mid-December), where stickers are not required for bagged leaves.

• Brush Bundling: We handle the pruning and bundling. LRS collects bundles (tied with twine, 4 feet or less in length, and under 50 lbs) during the yard waste season.

• Christmas Tree Recycling: We provide post-holiday staging for the Village’s free collection during the first two weeks of January.

 

Why Choose Panorama Fence, Inc. for Villa Park?

• Registered & Bonded: We are fully approved with the Villa Park Community Development Department.

• Permit Management: We handle the $75+ permit fee and digital submission through the Village Permit Portal.

• J.U.L.I.E. Coordination: We manage the utility marking process before we dig to protect your home's underground lines.

• Site Restoration: We ensure your yard is clean and all excess dirt is removed after the installation is complete.​

 

Official Village Resources

• Permitting Division: (630) 834-8505 | Address: 11 W. Home Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181

• Email: permits@invillapark.com

• Permit Portal: Villa Park Permit Portal