GoodHandsMoving labor
Guide

Do you need a permit for a moving container in Illinois?

Where a POD, dumpster or moving truck can go in 88 Illinois cities, including Chicago, Arlington Heights and Naperville, with the official source for every rule.

Updated October 27, 2026

A man seen from behind loads furniture and household items into the open back of a box truck parked on a city street

Renting a truck or a portable container (POD) for a move in Illinois? Each city sets its own rules for containers, dumpsters, trucks and trailers on the street. This guide lists the move-day rules we found for 88 Illinois cities. Every rule links to its official source and shows the date we checked it.

Rules, fees and lead times change. Use this guide to know what to ask. Then check the city's page before you book a container delivery or park a truck.

At a glance

Rules by city

Chicago and inner suburbs · Northwest suburbs · West suburbs and DuPage · South and southwest suburbs · Lake County · Rockford · Peoria · Bloomington-Normal · Champaign-Urbana · Springfield · Quad Cities (Moline) · Metro East (Belleville) · Quincy

Chicago and inner suburbs

Chicago

Key rule: In Chicago, trucks, vans and trailers may not park on residential streets at any time, including overnight, except while they are actually and expeditiously being loaded or unloaded.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Chicago's Municipal Code makes it unlawful to park a truck, van, trailer or other listed large vehicle on any residential street at any time, including overnight.

    Source: 9-64-170 Parking restrictions - Special types of vehicles - Exceptions., City of Chicago, Municipal Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The residential-street truck and van ban does not apply while the vehicle is actually and expeditiously being loaded or unloaded.

    Source: 9-64-170 Parking restrictions - Special types of vehicles - Exceptions., City of Chicago, Municipal Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    CDOT issues a DOT Dumpster permit for large rollaway dumpsters, most often seen at construction sites.

    Source: CDOT Permits, City of Chicago, Department of Transportation. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 9 Chicago rules · Moving labor in Chicago

Berwyn

Key rule: In Berwyn, rental trucks and moving vans are exempt from the city's overnight commercial-vehicle parking ban for one night when the Police Department approves it.

All 9 Berwyn rules · Moving labor in Berwyn

Cicero

Key rule: In Cicero, trucks and other second-division vehicles may not be parked overnight between 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., and an attended truck is exempt only while it is loading or unloading.

All 10 Cicero rules · Moving labor in Cicero

Evanston

Key rule: In Evanston, a Moving Vehicle and Storage Container (MVSC) permit is optional for reserving curb space for a moving truck but mandatory for placing a storage container in the public right-of-way, and applications are due at least 10 business days ahead.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Evanston's MVSC permit is not required if a mover does not want to reserve parking spaces.

    Source: Moving Vehicle and Storage Container Permit, City of Evanston, Public Works Agency. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Reserving space for a moving vehicle costs $120 per location, per occurrence, in the regular parking area, with possible extra charges in metered areas.

    Source: Moving Vehicle and Storage Container Permit, City of Evanston, Public Works Agency. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A storage container costs $120 per container per week or less, and space cannot be allocated for more than three consecutive weeks.

    Source: Moving Vehicle and Storage Container Permit, City of Evanston, Public Works Agency. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Evanston rules · Moving labor in Evanston

Oak Park

Key rule: In Oak Park, street parking is generally banned from 2:30 to 6 a.m. every night, so a moving truck that must stay on the street overnight needs a pass, which the village suggests requesting a week before the move.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In Oak Park, a mover's truck must follow the same posted parking rules as other vehicles, and on unrestricted streets it may park legally from 6 a.m. to 2:30 a.m.

    Source: Parking a Mover's Truck, Village of Oak Park, Parking & Mobility Services. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    To hold space for a mover's truck on a permit-only or metered street, you need a Right of Way (ROW) Obstruction Permit, which also applies to moving containers and storage PODS.

    Source: Parking a Mover's Truck, Village of Oak Park, Parking & Mobility Services. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The ROW Obstruction Permit holder must rent cones or barricades from a private company and place them, and should apply at least one week before the move.

    Source: Parking a Mover's Truck, Village of Oak Park, Parking & Mobility Services. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Oak Park rules · Moving labor in Oak Park

Skokie

Key rule: In Skokie, a moving truck or trailer may stand on the street only as long as needed for expeditious loading or unloading, and no loading or unloading may happen within 150 feet of a home between 9:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Skokie bars parking a commercial truck, trailer or similar vehicle on a residential, business, mixed-use or industrial street for longer than needed for expeditious loading or unloading.

    Source: Sec. 106-105. - Parking of trucks and commercial vehicles., Village of Skokie, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks, trailers and commercial vehicles may stand on any Skokie street only for expeditious loading or unloading and only while attended by the driver.

    Source: Sec. 106-105. - Parking of trucks and commercial vehicles., Village of Skokie, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Skokie's code lists any trailer of any size, enclosed or unenclosed and even if empty, as a factor that makes a vehicle a commercial vehicle under its truck-parking rules.

    Source: Sec. 106-105. - Parking of trucks and commercial vehicles., Village of Skokie, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Skokie rules · Moving labor in Skokie

Wilmette

Key rule: In Wilmette, no truck, trailer, semi-trailer or bus may stand or park on a street longer than needed for reasonably quick loading or unloading, though the rule does not cover a van or truck used for noncommercial purposes.

All 10 Wilmette rules · Moving labor in Wilmette

Northwest suburbs

Arlington Heights

Key rule: In Arlington Heights, a dumpster or POD in the street or parkway needs a Public Works Right of Way Permit, and the village's permit form allows it a maximum of three days in the right-of-way.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Arlington Heights lists a Right of Way Permit as required for any work in the public right-of-way, including dumpsters.

    Source: Permits and Licensing, Village of Arlington Heights, Building & Life Safety. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The village's Right of Way Permit form says dumpsters and PODs must be placed on wood to protect the street or parkway and must not block the view of intersections and driveways.

    Source: Right of Way Permit (Public Works application form), Village of Arlington Heights, Public Works Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Under the permit form, each dumpster or POD in the right-of-way needs two working lighted barricades, the area must be kept clean, and it may stay no more than three days.

    Source: Right of Way Permit (Public Works application form), Village of Arlington Heights, Public Works Department. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 9 Arlington Heights rules · Moving labor in Arlington Heights

Algonquin

Key rule: In Algonquin, a trailer, or a commercial vehicle over 1 ton, may not park on a public street in a residential district for longer than 2 hours unless the Chief of Police or Superintendent of Streets authorizes it.

All 10 Algonquin rules · Moving labor in Algonquin

Bartlett

Key rule: In Bartlett, commercial vehicles may park on village streets to load or unload a household move only between 6 a.m. and midnight, and no vehicle may park on any street for more than 30 minutes between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Bartlett's ban on commercial vehicles parking on streets has an exception for loading or unloading household belongings during a move, allowed only between 6 a.m. and midnight.

    Source: 6-11-1304.1: Parking Restricted And Limited, Village of Bartlett (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For these parking rules, Bartlett's commercial-vehicle definition includes a gross weight over 8,000 pounds as shown by the license plate's weight classification (a B truck plate), among other criteria.

    Source: Part 11-1300. Stopping, Standing And Parking (6-11-1300.1: Definitions), Village of Bartlett (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A trailer or motor home attached to its tow vehicle may park legally on a village street for up to 24 hours to load or unload.

    Source: 6-11-1304.1: Parking Restricted And Limited, Village of Bartlett (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 7 Bartlett rules · Moving labor in Bartlett

Buffalo Grove

Key rule: In Buffalo Grove, parking is prohibited on all village streets from 2 to 6 a.m., and overnight exemption requests are limited to three in any 30-day period.

All 10 Buffalo Grove rules · Moving labor in Buffalo Grove

Carpentersville

Key rule: In Carpentersville, parking on any street is banned from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., and vehicles with a gross weight capacity over 10,000 pounds may not park on residential streets except while picking up a load, delivering or performing a service at a residence.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles with a gross weight capacity over 10,000 pounds, including load, may not park on streets, alleys or rights-of-way in residential areas.

    Source: 10.24.125 - Residential parking restrictions., Village of Carpentersville, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The 10,000-pound limit does not apply to a vehicle making a delivery, picking up a load or performing a requested service at a residence.

    Source: 10.24.125 - Residential parking restrictions., Village of Carpentersville, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailer-type trucks may not be driven or parked on village streets except to pick up or deliver commercial goods.

    Source: 10.24.060 - Parking trailer trucks on streets., Village of Carpentersville, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Carpentersville rules · Moving labor in Carpentersville

Crystal Lake

Key rule: In Crystal Lake, no vehicle may park on any city street for longer than 30 minutes between 2 and 6 a.m., though police may grant overnight permission for certain hardships.

All 9 Crystal Lake rules · Moving labor in Crystal Lake

Des Plaines

Key rule: In Des Plaines, residents may park a moving trailer on the street in front of their home for loading or unloading for up to 24 hours, but they must notify the Des Plaines police department first.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Des Plaines residents may park a moving trailer, camper, RV or boat on the public street directly in front of their home, or on the parkway, to load or unload.

    Source: Des Plaines City Code 7-3-2: Parking Prohibited In Certain Places, City of Des Plaines (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    That loading or unloading parking is limited to 24 hours, is not allowed if it endangers public safety, and requires notifying the Des Plaines police department.

    Source: Des Plaines City Code 7-3-2: Parking Prohibited In Certain Places, City of Des Plaines (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Outside emergencies and the loading exception, it is unlawful to park a trailer detached from a vehicle on any Des Plaines public street.

    Source: Des Plaines City Code 7-3-2: Parking Prohibited In Certain Places, City of Des Plaines (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Des Plaines rules · Moving labor in Des Plaines

Elgin

Key rule: In Elgin, city code bans parking a portable moving container (POD) or any trailer without motive power on any public street.

All 10 Elgin rules · Moving labor in Elgin

Elk Grove Village

Key rule: In Elk Grove Village, no truck, tractor, semitrailer or trailer may stand or park longer than needed for reasonably expeditious loading or unloading, and all street parking is banned from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks, tractors, semitrailers and trailers may stand or park only as long as needed for reasonably expeditious loading or unloading.

    Source: § 6-3-6-5 Trucks and Tractors., Elk Grove Village, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A truck or trailer parked longer than allowed is a nuisance that police may have towed to the village pound or an authorized garage.

    Source: § 6-3-6-5 Trucks and Tractors., Elk Grove Village, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential front yards, recreational and tow-type vehicles and boats are limited to 25 feet overall length, including the trailer tongue.

    Source: § 6-3-6-8 Parking and Storage of Oversized Recreational Vehicles., Elk Grove Village, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 8 Elk Grove Village rules · Moving labor in Elk Grove Village

Glenview

Key rule: In Glenview, no vehicle may park on any village street from 2 to 6 a.m. between December 1 and March 31 unless the police department has given prior permission.

All 9 Glenview rules · Moving labor in Glenview

Hanover Park

Key rule: In Hanover Park, a portable storage unit or dumpster may sit on a residential lot for less than 30 days without a permit, but it must be on an approved paved surface such as a driveway and may not encroach on the sidewalk or street.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary portable storage units and dumpsters may be allowed under certain conditions and require a temporary use permit.

    Source: Sec. 110-6.7. - Temporary uses and structures., Village of Hanover Park, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    No permit is needed for a storage unit or dumpster on a residential lot for less than 30 days.

    Source: Sec. 110-6.7. - Temporary uses and structures., Village of Hanover Park, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A storage unit must sit on an approved paved surface such as a driveway and may not encroach on the sidewalk or street.

    Source: Sec. 110-6.7. - Temporary uses and structures., Village of Hanover Park, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Hanover Park rules · Moving labor in Hanover Park

Hoffman Estates

Key rule: In Hoffman Estates, a temporary storage unit (POD) at a home is allowed for two 14-day periods a year, must sit on a paved surface no closer than five feet to the public right-of-way, and may not be placed in the right-of-way at all.

All 8 Hoffman Estates rules · Moving labor in Hoffman Estates

Huntley

Key rule: In Huntley, a commercial vehicle parked in a residential area to perform a service such as moving may park on the driveway or right-of-way only while that service is being done.

All 9 Huntley rules · Moving labor in Huntley

Lake in the Hills

Key rule: In Lake in the Hills, a portable storage or moving container must be accessory to a principal structure and may stay for a maximum of 15 consecutive days.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Portable storage or moving containers are allowed in any use district when accessory to a principal structure, for a maximum of 15 consecutive days.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance Section 12 - Temporary Uses, Village of Lake in the Hills. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The temporary-use table allows no more than one portable container unit at a time, two times in a 12-month period.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance Section 12 - Temporary Uses, Village of Lake in the Hills. Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A portable container may be at most 8 by 8 by 16 feet, set back 5 feet from side and rear lot lines and half the required front-yard setback, and placed on asphalt or concrete.

    Source: Zoning Ordinance Section 12 - Temporary Uses, Village of Lake in the Hills. Checked October 24, 2026.

All 10 Lake in the Hills rules · Moving labor in Lake in the Hills

McHenry

Key rule: In McHenry, no commercial vehicle, as the zoning code defines it, exceeding nine feet in height and twenty-five feet in length may be parked or stored in a residential zoning district.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    No commercial vehicle, as defined in the zoning code, that exceeds nine feet in height and twenty-five feet in length may be parked or stored in a residential zoning district.

    Source: 11-12-2: Off Street Parking Requirements, McHenry Code of Ordinances, City of McHenry (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The zoning code's definition of a commercial vehicle reads: a motorized vehicle other than a passenger car, passenger van or recreational vehicle used by a household for noncommercial personal or family transportation, van pooling or ride sharing.

    Source: Title 11, Chapter 3: Definitions, McHenry Code of Ordinances, City of McHenry (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential districts, only one recreational vehicle or trailer is permitted in the required front yard or required corner side yard.

    Source: 11-12-2: Off Street Parking Requirements, McHenry Code of Ordinances, City of McHenry (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 24, 2026.

All 9 McHenry rules · Moving labor in McHenry

Mount Prospect

Key rule: In Mount Prospect, a portable storage container (POD) may sit only on an existing driveway, for no more than 14 days and no more than twice in any 30-day period, and may not exceed 8 feet 6 inches high, 10 feet wide or 20 feet long.

All 10 Mount Prospect rules · Moving labor in Mount Prospect

Niles

Key rule: In Niles, a temporary storage container may sit on a residential lot for loading or unloading for up to 10 days without a permit, and a longer stay needs a temporary use permit.

All 10 Niles rules · Moving labor in Niles

Northbrook

Key rule: In Northbrook, a portable storage unit such as a POD needs a village permit, must sit entirely on private property without blocking the sidewalk, and may be used no more than 15 days in any 90-day period.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Only one portable storage unit, such as a POD, U-Box or Smartbox, is allowed per property.

    Source: Sec. 21-102. Containers, Village of Northbrook, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A portable storage unit may be used for no more than 15 days in any 90-day period, must sit entirely on private property, and may not block the public sidewalk.

    Source: Sec. 21-102. Containers, Village of Northbrook, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A village permit is required before placing a dumpster or portable storage unit on private property.

    Source: Sec. 21-102. Containers, Village of Northbrook, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Northbrook rules · Moving labor in Northbrook

Palatine

Key rule: In Palatine, a portable storage container (POD) is allowed at a home for no more than 10 consecutive days at a time and three times a year, and the village bans street parking longer than 15 minutes between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m.

All 8 Palatine rules · Moving labor in Palatine

Park Ridge

Key rule: In Park Ridge, no trailer may be stored on a city street, which the code defines as parking it there for more than two days, and recreational vehicles may be parked on the street for up to 24 hours for loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Second Division and commercial vehicles, as the code defines them by reference to state law, may park on residential streets while being loaded or unloaded or while their crews are serving the adjacent home.

    Source: 13-10-11 - Parking Vehicles in Residential Areas, City of Park Ridge, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Recreational vehicles may be parked on the street for up to 24 hours for loading or unloading.

    Source: 13-10-11 - Parking Vehicles in Residential Areas, City of Park Ridge, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Storing a trailer on any city street or other public way is prohibited.

    Source: 13-10-16 - Storage and Parking of Trailers on Public Streets, City of Park Ridge, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Park Ridge rules · Moving labor in Park Ridge

Schaumburg

Key rule: In Schaumburg, parking any vehicle, trailer or camper on a village street is banned from 2:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. unless the Police Department grants permission, and residents get at most five overnight requests in 30 days.

All 10 Schaumburg rules · Moving labor in Schaumburg

Streamwood

Key rule: In Streamwood, parking on any village street is banned from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m., and a trailer or camper not mounted on a vehicle may not be parked on any public right-of-way.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Parking a non-motorized recreational vehicle, trailer or unmounted camper on any public right-of-way is prohibited.

    Source: 5-3-15: Prohibited On Street Parking Of Trailers, Village of Streamwood, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The zoning code's Type III vehicle category covers motor vehicles taller than 7 feet 6 inches, longer than 22 feet, or heavier than 8,000 pounds.

    Source: 11-2-2: Definitions (Type III Vehicle), Village of Streamwood, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Type III vehicles may not be parked on a residential lot or on the street right next to one, except as the code allows.

    Source: 11-4-5-7: Commercial Vehicles And Trailers, Village of Streamwood, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Streamwood rules · Moving labor in Streamwood

Wheeling

Key rule: In Wheeling, parking on any village street is banned from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. without permission from the police department, and a temporary obstruction in a public street or right-of-way needs village permission first.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Placing a temporary obstruction in a public street, sidewalk, alley or right-of-way requires village permission first.

    Source: 11.08.080 - Excavations and scaffolding., Village of Wheeling, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles registered in a class other than A or B under the Illinois Vehicle Code may not be parked or stored on residential premises.

    Source: 9.10.114 - Parking of commercial vehicles in residence districts., Village of Wheeling, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Wheeling's code defines recreational vehicles to include boat trailers, camping trailers and travel trailers.

    Source: 9.01.170 - Recreational vehicle., Village of Wheeling, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 8 Wheeling rules · Moving labor in Wheeling

Woodstock

Key rule: In Woodstock, no vehicle may park on any street for longer than 30 minutes between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.

All 8 Woodstock rules · Moving labor in Woodstock

West suburbs and DuPage

Naperville

Key rule: In Naperville, no vehicle may park on a city street between 2 and 5 a.m., so a rental moving truck kept overnight has to come off the street unless the police grant temporary permission.

All 7 Naperville rules · Moving labor in Naperville

Addison

Key rule: In Addison, a commercial motor vehicle or a truck registered for 8,000 pounds or more may not park in a residential area at any time except for immediate pickup or delivery.

All 10 Addison rules · Moving labor in Addison

Aurora

Key rule: In Aurora, a dumpster or storage pod placed in the street, parkway or other public way needs an Obstruction of the Public Way permit from the Division of Building and Permits.

All 9 Aurora rules · Moving labor in Aurora

Batavia

Key rule: In Batavia, a portable temporary storage container is allowed on a lot with a single- or two-family home, one at a time, for no more than 31 consecutive days, three times per calendar year.

All 8 Batavia rules · Moving labor in Batavia

Carol Stream

Key rule: In Carol Stream, no trailer of any size or weight may be parked on any roadway in a residence district.

All 9 Carol Stream rules · Moving labor in Carol Stream

DeKalb

Key rule: In DeKalb, vehicles longer than 25 feet may not park on streets in residentially zoned districts unless the owner, operator or occupant is actively loading or unloading them.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles longer than 25 feet may not park on streets in residentially zoned districts unless the owner, operator or occupant is actively loading or unloading them.

    Source: Chapter 51 "Traffic" (51.16 Parking Trucks), City of DeKalb. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trailers may not be parked on DeKalb's public streets except during authorized construction activity or when attached to a motor vehicle.

    Source: Chapter 51 "Traffic" (51.16 Parking Trucks), City of DeKalb. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle parked in violation of the truck-parking rule can also be towed at the owner's expense once it has been on the same street for four consecutive hours.

    Source: Chapter 51 "Traffic" (51.16 Parking Trucks), City of DeKalb. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 7 DeKalb rules · Moving labor in DeKalb

Downers Grove

Key rule: In Downers Grove, no truck or car may stand on a village street from 2 to 6 a.m. without Police Department permission, so a rental truck kept overnight belongs on the driveway or needs an approved overnight request.

All 9 Downers Grove rules · Moving labor in Downers Grove

Elmhurst

Key rule: In Elmhurst, street parking is banned from 3 to 6 a.m. every night, so a moving truck left on the street overnight needs permission through the city's Overnight Parking Form.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Elmhurst's code bars parking a vehicle on any street from 3 to 6 a.m., except physicians on emergency calls or as authorized by the Chief of Police.

    Source: Elmhurst Municipal Code 44.103 Night parking on street, City of Elmhurst, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial vehicles, C-class or higher registrations and recreational vehicles are not allowed to park in Elmhurst's municipal lots.

    Source: Overnight Parking, City of Elmhurst, Finance Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In Elmhurst residential zoning districts, a commercial vehicle may be parked on a public street only while making a delivery or rendering a service there.

    Source: Elmhurst Municipal Code 44.126 Parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas prohibited, City of Elmhurst, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 9 Elmhurst rules · Moving labor in Elmhurst

Glen Ellyn

Key rule: In Glen Ellyn, a vehicle designed, used or maintained mainly for transporting property may not stand or park on a residential street or in a front yard for longer than is necessary to load or unload it.

All 10 Glen Ellyn rules · Moving labor in Glen Ellyn

Glendale Heights

Key rule: In Glendale Heights, a commercial vehicle may park on the street to load or unload a household's belongings during a move only between 6 a.m. and midnight.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A commercial vehicle may park on the street to load or unload a household's belongings during a move, but only between 6 a.m. and midnight.

    Source: 7-7-6: Commercial Vehicle Parking, Village of Glendale Heights, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Outside the listed exceptions, commercial vehicles may not park on any street, alley or public way in the village.

    Source: 7-7-6: Commercial Vehicle Parking, Village of Glendale Heights, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Glendale Heights' commercial-vehicle definition covers second-division vehicles used in a commercial enterprise with a gross, rated or registered weight over 10,000 pounds.

    Source: 7-7-1: Definitions, Village of Glendale Heights, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Glendale Heights rules · Moving labor in Glendale Heights

Lombard

Key rule: In Lombard, parking on village streets is prohibited between 2 and 5 a.m., and residents and visitors may request overnight street parking for up to four nights per month.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Lombard's traffic code defines a "truck" as a property-carrying vehicle with a Class D or higher Illinois license plate (or an out-of-state equivalent).

    Source: Traffic Code, Section 10-15-1 No Truck Streets, Village of Lombard. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks as defined must use truck routes rather than residential streets, with an exception for trucks doing business at a destination on those residential streets.

    Source: Traffic Code, Section 10-15-1 No Truck Streets, Village of Lombard. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Dumpsters go on private property unless Lombard Public Works grants permission, and a permitted street dumpster may stay no longer than one week unless other dates are authorized.

    Source: Request for Placement of a Temporary Dumpster in Village Right-of-Way, Village of Lombard, Public Works. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Lombard rules · Moving labor in Lombard

Oswego

Key rule: In Oswego, parking is banned on almost every village street from 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., and recreational vehicles, which the code defines to include utilitarian trailers, may park on a street only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Oswego's code defines a recreational vehicle to include vehicles or trailers for recreational or utilitarian uses that can be driven, towed or hauled.

    Source: Sec. 9-4-18. - Parking and storing recreational vehicles., Village of Oswego, Village Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Recreational vehicles may park on village streets only between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.

    Source: Sec. 9-4-18. - Parking and storing recreational vehicles., Village of Oswego, Village Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A recreational vehicle may sit in a driveway for up to 72 hours in a one-week period for loading and unloading.

    Source: Sec. 9-4-18. - Parking and storing recreational vehicles., Village of Oswego, Village Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Oswego rules · Moving labor in Oswego

St. Charles

Key rule: In St. Charles, a portable storage container may not stay on a residential lot for more than 15 days.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A portable storage container may not stay on a lot in a residential district (RE, RS, RT or RM) for more than 15 days.

    Source: 17.24.120 Commercial vehicles, City of St. Charles, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Obstructing any street, alley, sidewalk or public way is unlawful.

    Source: 12.04.070 Obstruction of public ways prohibited, City of St. Charles, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    St. Charles's overnight vehicle restriction covers trailers, buses, vehicles taller than 7½ feet, and trucks or other vehicles registered for 8,001 pounds or more.

    Source: 10.40.010 Parking time limits, City of St. Charles, Municipal Code (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 8 St. Charles rules · Moving labor in St. Charles

West Chicago

Key rule: In West Chicago, portable storage containers may be placed on a paved surface on private property no more than four times, for a total of 30 days, in a calendar year.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    West Chicago's zoning code allows portable storage containers on a paved surface on private property no more than four times, for a total of 30 days, in a calendar year.

    Source: Appendix A Zoning, 6.8 Temporary uses, City of West Chicago, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    West Chicago's zoning administrator has the power to grant permits authorizing temporary land uses.

    Source: Appendix A Zoning, 6.8 Temporary uses, City of West Chicago, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    On residential lots, parking a recreational vehicle in the front yard or corner side yard is prohibited from October 15 to April 15.

    Source: Appendix A Zoning, 13.1-13 Location of parking, City of West Chicago, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.

All 10 West Chicago rules · Moving labor in West Chicago

Wheaton

Key rule: In Wheaton, parking on any city street is banned from 2 to 6 a.m., so a moving truck left on the street overnight must be reported to the police online before 1 a.m. or it will be ticketed.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Wheaton's code bars parking a vehicle on any street from 2 to 6 a.m., except for emergency vehicles and people granted a temporary police exemption for overnight guests or short-term construction.

    Source: Wheaton Code of Ordinances Sec. 70-343 Parking at night, City of Wheaton, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 8 Wheaton rules · Moving labor in Wheaton

Woodridge

Key rule: In Woodridge, a portable self-storage container may stay at a home for up to 14 consecutive days once per calendar year, entirely on the lot on an impervious surface.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In residential districts, a portable self-storage container is allowed for up to 14 consecutive days once per calendar year.

    Source: 9-3-10: Temporary Uses And Structures, Village of Woodridge, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Residential dumpsters and portable self-storage containers must sit entirely on the lot, on an impervious surface, at least three feet from any lot line.

    Source: 9-3-10: Temporary Uses And Structures, Village of Woodridge, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Woodridge's zoning limits on parking commercial and heavier vehicles in residential districts don't apply to vehicles engaged in relocations, deliveries or service calls between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m.

    Source: 9-7-4: General Parking Regulations, Village of Woodridge, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Woodridge rules · Moving labor in Woodridge

Yorkville

Key rule: In Yorkville, a portable outdoor storage device needs a temporary use permit, only one is allowed on a lot at a time, and on a residential lot it may stay no more than 30 days per calendar year.

All 10 Yorkville rules · Moving labor in Yorkville

South and southwest suburbs

Joliet

Key rule: In Joliet, trucks over 8,000 pounds and trailers can park on city streets only while loading or unloading and must move as soon as the job is done.

All 10 Joliet rules · Moving labor in Joliet

Bolingbrook

Key rule: In Bolingbrook, trucks and trailers over 20 feet long, 9 feet tall or 8,000 pounds may not be parked or stored anywhere in a residential district.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks, trailers and other vehicles over 9 feet tall, 20 feet long or 8,000 pounds gross weight may not be parked or stored anywhere in a Bolingbrook residential district.

    Source: Chapter 50, Article II. Parking, Standing and Stopping (Sec. 50-44), Village of Bolingbrook, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential districts, trucks, trailers and other vehicles may not be parked in a front, side or rear yard or on grass, except on a driveway.

    Source: Chapter 50, Article II. Parking, Standing and Stopping (Sec. 50-44), Village of Bolingbrook, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Obstructing a street, sidewalk or other public way is unlawful unless authorized by the code or by a permit from the public works and engineering director.

    Source: Chapter 44. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places (Sec. 44-1), Village of Bolingbrook, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 7 Bolingbrook rules · Moving labor in Bolingbrook

Burbank

Key rule: In Burbank, any vehicle other than a private passenger vehicle seating ten or fewer may park on a street only as long as needed for reasonably quick loading and unloading.

All 7 Burbank rules · Moving labor in Burbank

Calumet City

Key rule: In Calumet City, a commercial vehicle, defined as over 10,000 pounds gross weight with "C" plates or above, may stand on a residential street only while expeditiously loading or unloading between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.

All 10 Calumet City rules · Moving labor in Calumet City

Chicago Heights

Key rule: In Chicago Heights, unless it is tied to a valid building permit, a temporary storage container may stay on a lot no more than 7 consecutive days, no more than twice in a calendar year.

All 10 Chicago Heights rules · Moving labor in Chicago Heights

Lansing

Key rule: In Lansing, semitrucks may park in residential or commercial zoning districts only for the limited purpose of loading and unloading.

All 9 Lansing rules · Moving labor in Lansing

Lockport

Key rule: In Lockport, a home may keep a mobile storage unit for a move on its lot no more than once per calendar year, for up to 30 consecutive days, and on single-family properties it must sit on the driveway.

All 10 Lockport rules · Moving labor in Lockport

New Lenox

Key rule: In New Lenox, a mobile storage container needs a temporary use permit, only one is allowed per property, and it may stay no more than 30 consecutive days.

All 10 New Lenox rules · Moving labor in New Lenox

Oak Forest

Key rule: In Oak Forest, it is unlawful to place a portable outdoor storage unit on your property without first getting a license from the city.

All 8 Oak Forest rules · Moving labor in Oak Forest

Oak Lawn

Key rule: In Oak Lawn, box trucks and other vehicles over 10,000 pounds, 21 feet long or 8 feet wide may not be parked overnight from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. on village streets or in residential driveways.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Box trucks, box vans, cube vans and delivery trucks are listed as examples of the large vehicles covered by Oak Lawn's 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. overnight parking restriction.

    Source: 11-5-6: Night Parking Restrictions, Village of Oak Lawn, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles over 10,000 pounds (vehicle plus maximum load), over 21 feet long or over 8 feet wide fall under Oak Lawn's overnight restriction on village streets and alleys.

    Source: 11-5-6: Night Parking Restrictions, Village of Oak Lawn, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    These large vehicles also may not be parked overnight from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. in a residential front, rear or side setback, including a residential driveway.

    Source: 11-5-6: Night Parking Restrictions, Village of Oak Lawn, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 9 Oak Lawn rules · Moving labor in Oak Lawn

Orland Park

Key rule: In Orland Park, vehicles with trailers attached and vehicles over 22 feet long, including cargo, may not be left standing on streets or alleys.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles with trailers attached, and vehicles over 22 feet long including cargo, may not be left standing on Orland Park streets or alleys.

    Source: 9-7-1: No Parking Rules, Village of Orland Park, Village Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Residential storage pods and dumpsters are allowed for one month without a permit, but must be placed on a private driveway.

    Source: Dumpsters and Storage Pods (Residential), Village of Orland Park, Development Services Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    In residential districts a storage unit can be at most 768 cubic feet.

    Source: Dumpsters and Storage Pods (Residential), Village of Orland Park, Development Services Department. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 9 Orland Park rules · Moving labor in Orland Park

Plainfield

Key rule: In Plainfield, parking on village streets is banned from 1 a.m. to 6 a.m., and a vehicle may park overnight only up to three times per calendar month with Police Department permission.

All 9 Plainfield rules · Moving labor in Plainfield

Romeoville

Key rule: In Romeoville, a temporary portable storage unit is allowed for less than 72 hours in conjunction with a move or remodel, and it may not be placed on village-owned property or the public right-of-way.

All 10 Romeoville rules · Moving labor in Romeoville

Tinley Park

Key rule: In Tinley Park, only passenger cars and pickups or panel trucks of three-quarter ton or less may be parked on village streets, so a moving truck can stay only for the minimum time needed to load or unload.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Only passenger cars, station wagons and privately owned panel or pickup trucks of three-quarter ton capacity or less may be parked or stored on Tinley Park streets, rights-of-way or easements, unless posted otherwise.

    Source: § 73.12 Truck Parking, Village of Tinley Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The truck parking rule does not apply to a vehicle making a delivery or picking up a load.

    Source: § 73.12 Truck Parking, Village of Tinley Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A vehicle making a delivery or pickup may stay parked only for the minimum time required.

    Source: § 73.12 Truck Parking, Village of Tinley Park, Code of Ordinances (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 8 Tinley Park rules · Moving labor in Tinley Park

Lake County

Waukegan

Key rule: In Waukegan, trucks, trailers and RVs of 22 feet or longer may park on a residential street only as long as it takes to load or unload them quickly.

All 9 Waukegan rules · Moving labor in Waukegan

Gurnee

Key rule: In Gurnee, parking on any village street is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m., except for emergency vehicles and physicians on emergency calls.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Gurnee's code lists, as an enumerated violation, any trailer in a residential district that was designed or is used for a commercial purpose and is longer than 21 feet.

    Source: Sec. 46-156 Other enumerated violations, Gurnee Code of Ordinances, Village of Gurnee (Municode). Checked October 22, 2026.

All 8 Gurnee rules · Moving labor in Gurnee

Highland Park

Key rule: In Highland Park, a portable storage container can sit on a property for up to 14 days per calendar year without a permit, and longer placements need a permit from the city.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A storage container can sit on a Highland Park property for up to 14 days per calendar year without a permit.

    Source: Sec. 150.441. - Storage containers., City of Highland Park, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Beyond the 14 free days, a storage container permit from the Director is required, and the Director may not issue one for more than 45 days without a special use permit.

    Source: Sec. 150.441. - Storage containers., City of Highland Park, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks and vehicles of the second division may not stand or park on a street or front-yard driveway in a residential district except while being expeditiously loaded or unloaded.

    Source: Sec. 72.115. - Parking of certain vehicles prohibited on residential streets and driveways., City of Highland Park, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Highland Park rules · Moving labor in Highland Park

Mundelein

Key rule: In Mundelein, a temporary storage container used for loading or unloading is allowed in any zoning district but may stay on site for no more than 72 hours.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary storage containers are allowed in any zoning district for loading or unloading, for no more than 72 hours on site.

    Source: 20.52.070 - Temporary uses and structures., Village of Mundelein, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Temporary storage containers may not be used for permanent storage or as a substitute for permanent storage on the site.

    Source: 20.52.070 - Temporary uses and structures., Village of Mundelein, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Commercial or industrial vehicles, tractors, semi-trailers and trailers may stand on a public street, alley or right-of-way only as long as needed for reasonably expeditious loading or unloading.

    Source: 10.32.097 - Trucks and trailers., Village of Mundelein, Municipal Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 7 Mundelein rules · Moving labor in Mundelein

North Chicago

Key rule: In North Chicago, no vehicle may park on any street for longer than 30 minutes between 2 and 6 a.m.

All 10 North Chicago rules · Moving labor in North Chicago

Round Lake Beach

Key rule: In Round Lake Beach, no motor vehicle weighing more than five tons may be driven on village streets other than named roadways, except for limited access to make deliveries or pick up loads.

All 9 Round Lake Beach rules · Moving labor in Round Lake Beach

Vernon Hills

Key rule: In Vernon Hills, no vehicle may park on any public street, sidewalk or right-of-way between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., and police may grant temporary overnight permission only for a vehicle that is otherwise legally parked.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks may not be driven on village streets except to make deliveries, and then only for one block or the equivalent distance.

    Source: Sec. 22-542. Prohibitions, Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances, Village of Vernon Hills (Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    For the truck article, a truck is a cargo vehicle not meant mainly to carry passengers with a gross weight on the road of five tons or more.

    Source: Sec. 22-541. Definitions, Vernon Hills Code of Ordinances, Village of Vernon Hills (Municode). Checked October 24, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Overnight permission for an oversize vehicle for 1-2 consecutive nights can be requested online; longer requests must be emailed.

    Source: Overnight Parking, Village of Vernon Hills, Police Department. Checked October 24, 2026.

All 10 Vernon Hills rules · Moving labor in Vernon Hills

Rockford

Rockford

Key rule: In Rockford, placing a dumpster or parking a vehicle in the street under a daily permit means applying to the city's traffic engineer, and permits are issued only when private property or unrestricted parking isn't practical.

All 10 Rockford rules · Moving labor in Rockford

Belvidere

Key rule: In Belvidere, a trailer may not be parked on any street unless it is safely and properly connected to an operable, legally parked towing vehicle.

All 10 Belvidere rules · Moving labor in Belvidere

Peoria

Peoria

Key rule: In Peoria, a right-of-way use permit from Public Works is required to put a dumpster or portable storage container (POD) on a city street or alley, and it costs $20 for every thirty days.

All 10 Peoria rules · Moving labor in Peoria

Pekin

Key rule: In Pekin, trucks, trailers, semitrailers, motor homes and buses may stand on a residential street only as long as needed for reasonably expeditious loading or unloading, apart from listed exceptions.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Trucks, road tractors, semitrailers, trailers, house trailers, motor homes and buses may stand or park on a residential street only as long as needed for reasonably expeditious loading or unloading, subject to listed exceptions.

    Source: Sec. 5-10-5-1-1. - No-parking places., City of Pekin, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    As an exception, a trailer may be parked in a residential district except between sunset and sunrise.

    Source: Sec. 5-10-5-1-1. - No-parking places., City of Pekin, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    As an exception, a motor home may be parked in a residential district for up to 72 hours.

    Source: Sec. 5-10-5-1-1. - No-parking places., City of Pekin, City Code. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Pekin rules · Moving labor in Pekin

Bloomington-Normal

Bloomington

Key rule: In Bloomington, a moving container (POD, U-Haul or similar) or dumpster in the street or city right-of-way needs a Dumpster Permit from the Engineering Division, submitted at least 72 hours before delivery.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Bloomington's Dumpster Permit is the permit for placing a dumpster or moving container, such as a POD or U-Haul, in the city right-of-way or street.

    Source: Permits & Fees, City of Bloomington, Engineering Division. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Dumpster Permit should be submitted to the Engineering Division at least 72 hours before the dumpster or moving container is delivered.

    Source: Permits & Fees, City of Bloomington, Engineering Division. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A separate Traffic Control Permit is needed whenever any part of a street or sidewalk must be blocked, for any length of time.

    Source: Permits & Fees, City of Bloomington, Engineering Division. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Bloomington rules · Moving labor in Bloomington

Normal

Key rule: In Normal, a vehicle taller than 8 feet, with more than two axles or weighing more than 10,000 pounds may not be parked on a street or property in a residential zone except temporarily to load or unload cargo.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential zones, vehicles with more than two axles, a height over 8 feet or a gross weight over 10,000 pounds may not be parked on a street or property except for temporary parking to load or unload cargo and a few other exceptions.

    Source: Town of Normal Municipal Code, Sec. 23.5-1 Parking Rules, Town of Normal (municipalcodeonline). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residential zones, a trailer may be parked outside an enclosed building only in limited cases, including when temporarily parked for loading or unloading.

    Source: Town of Normal Municipal Code, Sec. 23.5-1 Parking Rules, Town of Normal (municipalcodeonline). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    It is unlawful to create or maintain an obstruction of any sidewalk, street, alley or other public way, which includes the parkway, unless the code provides otherwise.

    Source: Town of Normal Municipal Code, Sec. 8.1-9 Obstruction of or Merchandise on Public Right-of-Way, Town of Normal (municipalcodeonline). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Normal rules · Moving labor in Normal

Champaign-Urbana

Champaign

Key rule: In Champaign, curb space at parking meters can be reserved for loading or unloading by renting city meter covers ($10 per bag per day with at least 24 hours' notice), and anything other than a licensed vehicle parked in a metered space needs a Right-of-Way permit.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Champaign rents parking meter covers at $10 per bag per day when the order is placed at least 24 hours ahead.

    Source: Online Meter Bag Order, City of Champaign, Public Works Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Spaces reserved with city meter covers may only be used for nearby work such as construction, repairs, loading or unloading.

    Source: Online Meter Bag Order, City of Champaign, Public Works Department. Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Anything other than a licensed vehicle parked in a Champaign metered space needs a Right-of-Way (ROW) permit.

    Source: Online Meter Bag Order, City of Champaign, Public Works Department. Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Champaign rules · Moving labor in Champaign

Danville

Key rule: In Danville, a portable temporary storage container on a residential lot may be no larger than 130 square feet, with one per lot, and may stay no more than 30 consecutive days within a six-month period unless a building permit is active.

All 10 Danville rules · Moving labor in Danville

Urbana

Key rule: In Urbana, a dumpster or portable storage container may sit in the public right-of-way only with a right-of-way permit from the city engineer, who issues one only when there is no available space on the property being served.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The city engineer issues right-of-way permits for dumpsters and portable storage containers when every listed condition is met.

    Source: Sec. 20-441. Standards for issuance of permit, City of Urbana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    One condition is that there is no available open space on the lot being served where the dumpster or container could be kept instead.

    Source: Sec. 20-441. Standards for issuance of permit, City of Urbana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The permit applicant is the owner or occupant of the property next to the right-of-way where the dumpster or container will be stored.

    Source: Sec. 20-440. Definitions, City of Urbana (Municode). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Urbana rules · Moving labor in Urbana

Springfield

Springfield

Key rule: In Springfield, blocking a street, sidewalk or curb parking needs an obstruction permit applied for through the city clerk, and blocking curb parking costs $4.50 per metered space for each day meters would otherwise be in effect.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    To obstruct a Springfield street, alley, sidewalk or other public ground, a person must first file an application with the city clerk stating the purpose, period and extent of the use.

    Source: § 99.11. - Street and sidewalk obstruction., City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The obstruction permit must be signed by the city clerk, endorsed by the city traffic engineer, and the fees paid.

    Source: § 99.11. - Street and sidewalk obstruction., City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    Permits to obstruct a public way or block curb parking cost $4.50 per metered space for each day meters would otherwise be in effect.

    Source: § 99.13. - Fees., City of Springfield, Illinois, Code of Ordinances (Municode). Checked October 20, 2026.

All 10 Springfield rules · Moving labor in Springfield

Decatur

Key rule: In Decatur, a motor vehicle wider than 7 feet, taller than 8 feet or longer than 20 feet may not be parked on a residential street or alley between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

All 8 Decatur rules · Moving labor in Decatur

Quad Cities (Moline)

Moline

Key rule: In Moline, vehicles over seven feet wide at their widest point may not park on streets in residential areas from sunset to sunrise.

All 9 Moline rules · Moving labor in Moline

Galesburg

Key rule: In Galesburg, a semi-trailer or trailer longer than 24 feet that is not connected to a tractor may be parked on a street only while it is being loaded or unloaded, and trailers and motor homes may not stay on a street more than eight continuous hours.

All 10 Galesburg rules · Moving labor in Galesburg

Rock Island

Key rule: In Rock Island, a roll-off box or storage cube can go on a street only in a legal parking space within one foot of the curb, placed under a city engineer license, and it can stay no more than 14 consecutive days without written approval.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A roll-off box, storage cube or similar container can't be placed on city property without a license issued by the city engineer.

    Source: Sec. 13-80. Application For License, City of Rock Island, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A container placed on a street must sit in a legal parking area within one foot of the curb or edge of the roadway.

    Source: Sec. 13-82. Roll-Off Container Policy, City of Rock Island, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A container may not block a sidewalk, alley or driveway, and may not be placed within 10 feet of a fire hydrant.

    Source: Sec. 13-82. Roll-Off Container Policy, City of Rock Island, City Code (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 Rock Island rules · Moving labor in Rock Island

Metro East (Belleville)

Belleville

Key rule: In Belleville, motor vehicles over 20 feet long, over seven feet wide or over four tons may not park on any city street unless they are loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Belleville makes it unlawful to park a motor vehicle with a gross weight over four tons or a width over seven feet on city streets.

    Source: § 74.17 Commercial Trucks, City of Belleville (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    The same rule covers motor vehicles over 20 feet long on any city street, with an exception for vehicles that are loading or unloading.

    Source: § 74.17 Commercial Trucks, City of Belleville (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    A commercial truck over four tons may not park within 500 feet of a residence for more than 30 minutes unless it is loading or unloading.

    Source: § 74.17 Commercial Trucks, City of Belleville (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 7 Belleville rules · Moving labor in Belleville

Edwardsville

Key rule: In Edwardsville, the city's limits on parking commercial and recreational vehicles in residential districts do not prohibit parking one for pickup, delivery or moving.

All 9 Edwardsville rules · Moving labor in Edwardsville

Granite City

Key rule: In Granite City, a dumpster longer than ten feet may encroach on the public right-of-way only if it carries reflectors and the owner's name and address and is removed within twenty-one days.

All 10 Granite City rules · Moving labor in Granite City

O'Fallon

Key rule: In O'Fallon, a commercial vehicle stopped to pick up or deliver residents or their personal property is exempt from the on-street truck parking ban for up to eight hours.

  • Containers, trucks and the street

    A commercial vehicle parked or stopped to pick up or deliver residents or personal property is exempt from the on-street restriction for up to eight hours.

    Source: § 72.19 On-Street Parking., City of O'Fallon, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    O'Fallon's on-street parking restriction covers commercial vehicles, trucks other than pickups, and vehicles over 10,000 pounds gross weight or 12,000 pounds GVWR.

    Source: § 72.19 On-Street Parking., City of O'Fallon, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Vehicles over 21 feet long, trailers, semitrailers, travel trailers and boats may not be parked on any street except during loading and unloading.

    Source: § 72.19 On-Street Parking., City of O'Fallon, Code of Ordinances. Checked October 21, 2026.

All 10 O'Fallon rules · Moving labor in O'Fallon

Quincy

Quincy

Key rule: In Quincy, box trucks, step vans, dump trucks and flatbed trucks may not park on a city street or alley for more than one hour in any 24-hour period unless actively loading or unloading.

  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    Quincy's truck parking limit covers vehicles including step vans, dump trucks, flatbed trucks and box trucks, which may not park on a city street or alley for more than one hour in 24 hours unless actively loading or unloading.

    Source: § 74.02 Truck Parking Limits, City of Quincy (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Trucks, trailers and large vehicles

    In residentially zoned neighborhoods, loading and unloading under the truck parking limit may not exceed four hours in any 24-hour period.

    Source: § 74.02 Truck Parking Limits, City of Quincy (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.
  • Containers, trucks and the street

    The Chief of Police may grant special permits for covered trucks to park longer than one hour, on application by the truck's owner.

    Source: § 74.02 Truck Parking Limits, City of Quincy (American Legal Publishing). Checked October 21, 2026.

All 9 Quincy rules · Moving labor in Quincy

What to ask before delivery day

  • Can the container go in my driveway, and does that need a permit here?
  • If it has to go in the street, who applies for the permit: me or the container company?
  • How long can it stay, and how far ahead do I need to apply?
  • Are there placement limits, such as distance from corners, driveways or hydrants?
  • Can a rental truck park on my street while we load, and for how long?
  • If it snows, will the street be plowed, and where can the truck stand?

Need help with loading and unloading?

A GoodHands crew loads and unloads your rental truck or container. Tell us about your move. We'll show how many helpers you need and for how long.

Get moving help