Fence Regulations in Oak Park, IL (2026)
2 verified fence regulations for Oak Park, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fence Permit Requirements
Oak Park exempts fences that are 7 feet or less in height from needing a building permit under the Village's amended Section 105.2. A fence taller than 7 feet falls under the general permit rule of Section 105.1, requiring an application to the building official before it goes up, with unpermitted work declared illegal.
Oak Park Fence Permit Requirement
Some RestrictionsOak Park Village Code § 7-1-2 (amending IBC §§ 105.1, 105.2 item 2)
With the exception of work items set forth in section 105.2, any work performed without a required permit is illegal and constitutes an unlawful act and shall be subject to administrative penalties under this code and/or penalties in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Oak Park Village Code. ... Permits shall not be required for the following: ... ... 2. Fences not over 7 feet (182...
Retaining Walls
Oak Park exempts retaining walls up to 4 feet high, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, from needing a building permit. The exemption drops away if the wall supports a surcharge or holds back Class I, II, or IIIA liquids, and taller or load-bearing walls need a permit under Section 105.1.
Oak Park Retaining Wall Permit Exemption
Some RestrictionsOak Park Village Code § 7-1-2 (amending IBC § 105.2 item 4)
Permits shall not be required for the following: ... ... 4. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding class I, II or IIIA liquids.
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