Tinley Park's zoning code establishes minimum front, side, and rear yard setbacks by zoning district. In typical R-3 single-family zones, setbacks are approximately 30 feet front, 7 feet side, and 40 feet rear.
The Village of Tinley Park Zoning Ordinance establishes setback requirements for each zoning district. In the R-3 single-family residential district — the most common residential zone — typical setbacks include a 30-foot front yard, 7-foot minimum side yards, and a 40-foot rear yard. R-4 and R-5 multi-family districts have denser dimensional standards. Corner lots must observe front-yard setbacks on both street frontages. Commercial (B-1, B-3) and industrial (M) districts have different, typically smaller, setback requirements. Accessory structures, eaves, porches, and decks have specific encroachment allowances. New construction, additions, and many exterior improvements require zoning review and building permits from the Community Development Department, which verifies setback compliance before issuance.
Building out of compliance: stop-work orders, fines $250-$1,000 per day, required modification or removal at owner expense. Unpermitted structures may be ordered razed.
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