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Parking Ordinances

Overnight Parking

Overnight parking is allowed form 2am to 6am if you call the Police Department at 630-971-3999 and advise them why you need to leave your car on the street overnight. Listen to the entire voice message to find the correct menu. Overnight street parking is usually not allowed if more than 2" of snow expected overnight, so that Public Works can have the streets cleared.

Recreational Vehicles

Contact City Administrator Bryon Vana at 630-353-8114 for questions.

The storage and parking of boats, boat trailers, mobile homes, travel trailers, campers, and other recreational vehicles as defined by the Illinois motor vehicle code shall be as follows:

1. Storage and Parking of Recreational Vehicles: Recreational vehicles may be stored or parked on any part of a lot, provided they are parked or stored so as not to obstruct the view of the foot of any driveway to said lot from the right of way subject to the following:
   1. The recreational vehicle shall not be used or occupied for living, housekeeping, or business purposes.
   2. The recreational vehicle shall not exceed thirty five feet (35') in length and eight feet (8') in width except that boats shall not exceed twenty five feet (25') in length and ten feet (10') in height, exclusive of antennas, masts, or other accessories.
   3. All such recreational equipment must be kept in good repair and carry a current year's license and/or registration.
   4. The ground area under and surrounding where any such recreational equipment is parked or stored must be maintained free of noxious weeds or overgrowth and debris. (Ord. 0-03-00, 4-3-2000)

Inoperable Motor Vehicles:

The Darien Police Department enforces this ordinance, contact the police department 630-971-3999.

8-6-1: DEFINITION:

For purposes of this Chapter "inoperable motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle from which, for a period of at least seven (7) days, the engine, wheels, or other parts have been removed, or on which the engine, wheels or other parts have been altered, damaged, or otherwise so treated that the vehicle is incapable of being driven under its own motor power, but shall not include:

1. A motor vehicle which has been rendered temporarily incapable of being driven under its own power in order to perform ordinary service or repair operations;
2. Any motor vehicle that is kept within a building when not in use;
3. Operable historic vehicles over twenty five (25) years of age; and
4. A motor vehicle on the premises of a place of business engaged in the wrecking or junking of motor vehicles. (Ord. 0-54-87, 12-7-1987)

8-6-2: NUISANCE DECLARED:

All inoperable motor vehicles, whether on public or private property within the City, are hereby declared nuisances. (Ord. 0-54-87, 12-7-1987)

8-6-3: ABATEMENT OF NUISANCE:

1. A person is required to dispose of any inoperable motor vehicle(s) under his or her control within seven (7) days after written notice is received from the corporate authorities of the City or from the Chief of Police or any member of his Department designated by him, commanding disposition of the inoperable motor vehicle(s).
2. The Police Department of the City may remove the inoperable motor vehicle after seven (7) days written notice if the vehicle has not been removed by the vehicle owner.
3. A person shall not deposit upon any public or private roadway, alley, driveway, parking area, or other place within the City limits, any inoperable motor vehicle or part thereof without first obtaining permission of the owner, occupant, or agent of private property or the Police Department of the City for public property.
4. Any person failing to obey a notice received pursuant to this Chapter shall be fined as provided in Section 1-4-1 of this Code for each day such failure to obey shall continue.
5. The provisions of this Chapter are authorized by Illinois State statutes, specifically Public Act 85-163, 65 Illinois Compiled Statutes 5/11-40-3, as from time to time amended. (Ord. 0-54-87, 12-7-1987)

8-6-4: INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS:

Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to limit the power of the City to abate a nuisance where the circumstances creating the nuisance include the maintenance of a motor vehicle on private property. (Ord. 0-54-87, 12-7-1987)