Joliet generally prohibits keeping farm animals including chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine on residential property under Section 6-10. Farm animals are only allowed on property meeting the definition of a farm in the zoning ordinance (Section 47-3.9(c)). Potbellied pigs are a limited exception.
Joliet Code of Ordinances Section 6-10(c) makes it unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep, or permit within the city any farm animal typically found on a farm, including horses, donkeys, mules, cattle, sheep, goats, swine (including potbellied pigs), and fowl (turkeys, geese, chickens, ducks). Farm animals are only allowed on property meeting the definition and criteria of a farm under zoning ordinance Section 47-3.9(c). Potbellied pigs are a limited exception: one per household, must be spayed/neutered, male pigs must have tusks clipped, must be in a fenced yard at least 4 feet high, may not be outdoors unsupervised, and must be on a harness and leash (max 6 feet) when on public property. Section 6-1 also prohibits horses, cattle, sheep, goats, swine, and domestic fowl from running at large.
Fines up to $750 per offense under Section 1-8. Animals may be impounded.
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