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Commercial Vehicles in residential neighborhoods

The City’s Zoning Ordinance is designed to protect residential neighborhoods from the undesirable intrusion of large commercial vehicles.

Trucks having a state of Illinois licensure classification of up to a “B” weight standard are permitted to be parked at residential properties unless they are panel trucks or tow trucks.

Vehicles exceeding a “B” license classification are prohibited unless they are electrical, mechanical, or plumbing contractor vehicles used for emergency, 24-hour call service.

The City can cite large commercial vehicles with fines ranging from $50 to $200 per day.

This aspect of zoning enforcement is important because large commercial vehicles in residential neighborhoods:

• Are out of place and unsightly.

• Generate incompatible noise and exhaust.

• Can be dangerous for neighborhood children at play.

• Can hasten deterioration of public streets and drive approaches.

• Detract from the desirability of a neighborhood.

• Reduce adjacent property values and prevent neighbors from having full enjoyment of their property.

Violations may be reported to the City of Aurora’s Customer Service Division online or by calling (630) 256-INFO (4636).