Alsip § 6.103 Buildings & Construction Section Building permit fee for fences in industrial and commercial districts This ordinance establishes a building permit fee for fences erected in commercial or industrial districts within Alsip. The fee is set at $100.00, with additional inspection fees to be charged. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.21 Buildings & Construction Section Requirements for concrete footings and concrete walls This section establishes minimum size requirements for concrete footings (10x20 inches) and concrete walls (8x32 inches) for all construction types, with the exception of frame garages. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.64 Buildings & Construction Section Rules and regulations for construction generally This section outlines Alsip's regulations for fence construction, including height restrictions based on zoning (commercial, industrial, and residential), placement rules, and a prohibition on double fencing. It also details specific side and rear fencing guidelines for properties based on their street-facing orientation and allows for variations to be submitted to the building commissioner. View in Alsip’s full code →
Alsip § 6.75 Buildings & Construction Section Application This section prohibits the issuance of a permit for fence construction or erection unless the application includes a plat or sketch detailing the proposed location and scope of the work. View in Alsip’s full code →
Antioch § 10.9.1 Zoning & Land Use Section General Fence Standards For All Districts This section outlines general standards for fence construction, visibility, and maintenance in Antioch. It addresses placement in rights-of-way and utility easements, prohibits certain wire types, and regulates fences in relation to berms and drainage. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.9.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Fences In The R Districts Other Than The Downtown Form Based District This section regulates fence placement, height, and materials in Antioch's R districts outside of the Downtown Form Based District. It specifies allowed and prohibited locations, sets maximum heights, and details permissible construction materials while prohibiting certain wire types. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.9.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Fences In Commercial Districts This section outlines specific regulations for fences in Antioch's commercial districts, excluding lots within the core area. It details permitted locations, maximum heights, acceptable materials, and conditions for decorative fences in front and corner side yards. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 10.9.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Fences For Specific Uses This section regulates fences used for screening swim clubs, tennis courts, sports fields, and utility facilities in Antioch. It specifies permitted locations, a maximum height of eight feet, and acceptable construction materials while prohibiting barbed or razor wire except for public utilities. View in Antioch’s full code →
Antioch § 9.1.11 Buildings & Construction Section Fence Restrictions 1 This section defines what constitutes a fence and prohibits the erection or maintenance of fences with barbed wire spikes or electric charges within six feet of the ground. View in Antioch’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.1166 Zoning & Land Use Section Architectural review This section establishes the authority, purpose, and requirements for architectural review in Bannockburn. It outlines the roles of the Village Manager, Architectural Review Commission, and Board of Trustees in approving new construction and modifications to protect and enhance the village's environment and property values. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bannockburn § 260.909 Zoning & Land Use Section Permitted obstructions in required yards This section of the Bannockburn municipal ordinance outlines specific structures and features that are permitted in required yards without being considered obstructions. It details conditions and limitations for these permitted obstructions based on yard type and dimensions. View in Bannockburn’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.16.5 Business & Licensing Section Safety Requirements This section mandates that operators of quarries, gravel pits, and mining operations must implement adequate safeguards for both the public and their employees. Specifically, a fence at least four feet high is required to protect the public. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 3.33.6 Business & Licensing Section Lot Requirements And Restrictions This section establishes specific requirements for trailer and semitrailer storage lots, including prohibitions on vertical storage, mandatory fencing and gating, and clear signage for ownership and contact information. It also details fencing specifications and landscaping requirements for screening. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.16.1 Buildings & Construction Section Permit Required This section mandates that a permit is required for all new, enlarged, repaired, altered, and replaced fences in Bartlett. Fences must adhere to construction standards and undergo a final inspection. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.16.2 Buildings & Construction Section Construction Standards This section outlines construction standards for fences in Bartlett, covering excess fill removal, specific material gauges for chainlink fences, fence orientation, precise placement within property lines, post depth, proximity to utilities, homeowner responsibility for sump pump lines, and a cross-reference for swimming pool fence regulations. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.21.1 Business & Licensing Section Amendments This section outlines the requirements for swimming pool and spa barriers, referencing the 2018 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code. It details specific spacing requirements for horizontal and vertical members of fences, with exceptions for existing fences and provisions for lockable safety covers. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bartlett § 9.8.11 Buildings & Construction Section Wall Construction This section prohibits exposed concrete block as a final exterior wall covering unless approved by planning and development services. It also outlines minimum stud sizes and spacing for wall construction, with specific requirements for taller exterior walls and non-residential applications concerning fire retardant treatment. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.13.2 Buildings & Construction Section Placing Of Fences This ordinance prohibits installing fences with framing facing adjacent property owners and strictly prohibits any fencing on designated fire lanes, with violators subject to daily fines. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.13.4 Buildings & Construction Section Fence Materials This section outlines the permissible materials for fences installed in the residential district of Bedford Park, specifying requirements for chainlink and wooden fences. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.13.5 Buildings & Construction Section Yard Area Egress Requirements This ordinance requires that any fence installed in the residential district of Bedford Park that fully encloses a rear and/or side yard must include at least two access gates for entry and exit. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bedford Park § 7.3.4 Business & Licensing Section Fences This ordinance section establishes specific fencing requirements for swimming pools in Bedford Park based on their depth, mandating minimum heights, setback distances, and material specifications. It also outlines requirements for gates and addresses hot tubs. View in Bedford Park’s full code →
Bellwood § 100.999 Environment & Natural Resources Section Penalty This section outlines penalties for violations related to tree preservation fencing. It includes a flat fee for unauthorized fence alteration and a per-diameter-inch cost for damaging trees within a protected area, with the applicant responsible for remedial care. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 151.01 Zoning & Land Use Section Definition This section defines what constitutes a 'fence' for the purposes of the chapter, excluding decorative barriers under 24 inches in height from being considered fences. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 151.02 Zoning & Land Use Section Permit Required; Contents Of Permit; Fee This section requires anyone erecting a fence in Bellwood to obtain a permit from the Building Commissioner. The permit must detail the fence's height and location on a plat of survey, and a fee will be charged, calculated as the lesser of $30 or 1% of the installation value. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 151.03 Zoning & Land Use Section Standards This section establishes regulations for fence construction in Bellwood, including height limits, setback requirements, material restrictions for residential districts, security considerations for industrial/business districts, and detailed maintenance and structural standards. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bellwood § 151.04 Zoning & Land Use Section Refuse Container Enclosures This ordinance requires refuse container enclosures in industrial, business, commercial, and multi-family residential zones to screen containers from public view. Enclosures must be opaque, non-combustible fences, at least six feet and no more than seven feet high, with a gate for access, and must be maintained by the property owner. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Bensenville § 9.2.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To The 2021 International Residential Code This section amends the 2021 International Residential Code for Bensenville. It clarifies conflicting provisions, mandates adherence to zoning ordinances, and significantly reduces the scope of work exempt from building permits, particularly for accessory structures, fences, water tanks, sidewalks, driveways, and decks. It also requires a spot survey after foundation construction. View in Bensenville’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.2.1.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To Code This section amends Berkeley's building code, specifically section R105.2, to define work exempt from permit. It clarifies exemptions for accessory structures, fences, swimming pools, and decks, while also adding a new section (105.5.1) which appears to be incomplete in the provided text. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 10.3.2 Buildings & Construction Section Amendments To Code This section amends the Berkeley Residential Code by modifying the list of work exempt from permit. It clarifies exemptions for accessory structures, fences, swimming pools, and decks, and deletes existing exemptions for other types of work. View in Berkeley’s full code →
Berkeley § 12.10.1 Zoning & Land Use Section Definitions This section provides definitions for terms used in the chapter, incorporating definitions from another section and providing specific definitions for 'FENCE' and 'RECREATIONAL FENCE'. View in Berkeley’s full code →