Storage Yard Resource Guide

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A storage yard is an area on an industrial property that is enclosed by a solid fence where storage may occur. All operations and servicing of vehicles or other materials must take place within the building. Storage yards must be in the rear or side yards. All industrial properties are not eligible for storage yard approval.

If you have any questions, please contact the Permitting Division of the Community Development Department at (847) 923-4420.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible to apply for a storage yard permit?

What is the eligibility to apply for a storage yard permit?

How can a business find out the minimum number of parking spaces they are required to have on site per code?

Are Accessible Parking (Handicap) spaces required?

Can a business provide the minimum number of required parking spaces within a storage yard?

When can a business stadium park or store vehicles on site?

Is striping required for storage yards used only for storage of vehicles?

View the Permitting Process for Auto Body/Auto Repair Businesses

View the Permitting Process for Internet Auto Sales Dealers

Submittal Requirements

Storage Yard Fence Permit Application
Two copies of Plat of Survey indicating the location of the proposed fence and parking spaces

Code Requirements

Storage yard fence must be a solid fence.
Maximum height of the fence/wall shall be no more than eight feet (8’) high.
Such fences/walls are allowed in rear and side yards only.
Parking spaces must be 8.5’ wide by 16’ long when overhanging a curb or landscaping. Otherwise, they must be 8.5’ wide by 18’ long.