Naperville Fence Permit and Utility Clearance Guide

Naperville fence permits require homeowners to plan height, property-line placement, front-yard limits, corner lots, stormwater easements, and utility access around transformers and pedestals.

Permit takeaway

Naperville fence permit requirements say fences three feet high or less do not require a fence permit, while taller fences must wait for permit approval and issuance before installation.

Zoning and placement

Naperville fence rules include six-foot general height limits, front facade limits for fences over three feet, corner side-yard setbacks, major arterial roadway conditions, finished-side orientation, and stormwater restrictions.

Building and trade review

Fence placement near electric transformers and pedestals must maintain city utility access, including five-foot transformer clearances, ten feet in front of a transformer opening when no gate is used, and three-foot pedestal clearances.

Call before applying when

Call before applying if the fence is taller than three feet, near a transformer or pedestal, on a new lot before final grading, in a historic district, near a pool, along a major roadway, or in a stormwater easement.

Documents to prepare

• Plat of survey with fence placement
• Fence height and material
• Required property information form
• Utility equipment notes
• Certificate of Appropriateness if applicable

Inspection planning

• Receive permit before installation
• Call JULIE before digging
• Keep required utility clearances
• Contact the city after installation for inspection

Official sources

• Naperville Fence Permit
• Naperville Fence Permit Requirements
• Naperville Fence Property Information Form

This guide is a planning summary. Always verify the current requirements with the local office before starting work.