Animal Ordinances in Tinley Park, IL (2026)
7 verified animal ordinances for Tinley Park, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
Tinley Park allows up to 4 hens with a poultry license under Sections 91.40-91.43. Roosters are prohibited. Coops must be under 24 sq ft, in the rear yard, at least 75 feet from homes, schools, and streets. Lots must be at least 7,500 sq ft.
Tinley Park Chicken & Livestock Ordinance
Some RestrictionsDog Leash Laws
Tinley Park requires all dogs to be leashed on a lead no longer than 6 feet when off the owner's property. Dogs must be licensed through Cook County or Will County, and owners must clean up pet waste. Violations result in fines starting around $50.
Tinley Park Dog Leash Laws
Heavy RestrictionsBreed Restrictions
Tinley Park addresses dangerous and vicious dogs under Section 91.05 and Illinois state law (510 ILCS 5/). Illinois prohibits breed-specific legislation. Vicious dogs must be securely enclosed and muzzled when outside.
Tinley Park Dangerous Dog & Breed Regulations
Some RestrictionsBeekeeping
Beekeeping is prohibited in Tinley Park under Section 91.14. It is unlawful to keep or harbor bees, wasps, hornets, or similar insects within the Village. This prohibition was most recently amended by Ordinance 2024-O-060.
Tinley Park Beekeeping Regulations
Heavy Restrictions510 ILCS 20 (Bees and Apiaries Act)
"Abate" means the destruction or disinfection of bees, colonies, or items of bee equipment by burning or by treatment specified by the Department. "Apiary" means a place where one or more hives or colonies of bees are kept. "Bee diseases" means any infectious or contagious diseases of bees as specified by the Department, including but not limited to American foulbrood. "Bee equipment" means ...
Exotic Pets
Tinley Park prohibits keeping exotic, wild, or dangerous animals as pets in residential areas. Illinois' Dangerous Animals Act (720 ILCS 585) prohibits private ownership of big cats, primates, and venomous reptiles. Most common pets are allowed.
Tinley Park Exotic Pet Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsWildlife Feeding
Tinley Park prohibits feeding wild animals such as deer, raccoons, coyotes, geese, and feral cats in a manner that attracts nuisance wildlife. Bird feeders are generally allowed if maintained. Feeding waterfowl in public parks is specifically restricted.
Tinley Park Wildlife Feeding Rules
Some RestrictionsLivestock
Tinley Park prohibits keeping livestock — including pigs, goats, sheep, horses, and cattle — on residential properties. Limited backyard chickens may be allowed with permits in certain zones, subject to coop, setback, and rooster restrictions.
Tinley Park Livestock Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Cook County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tinley Park city rules.
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