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Livestock: Des Plaines vs Orland Park

How do livestock rules compare between Des Plaines, IL and Orland Park, IL?

Des Plaines and Orland Park have similar restriction levels.

Des Plaines, IL

Cook County

Heavy Restrictions

Des Plaines City Code prohibits keeping horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, and other livestock in all residential and most commercial districts. Only traditional household pets are permitted in residential zones.

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Orland Park, IL

Cook County

Heavy Restrictions

Orland Park prohibits keeping livestock including cattle, horses, goats, sheep, pigs, and similar farm animals in all residential districts. Only traditional household pets are permitted on residential property.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactDes PlainesOrland Park
Horses/CattleProhibitedProhibited
Goats/SheepProhibitedProhibited
Pigs (any size)Prohibited-
AllowedTraditional household pets-
ContactAnimal Control (847) 391-5400Code Enforcement (708) 403-6225
Pigs (incl. mini)-Prohibited
Service Animals-Case-by-case

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Des Plaines FAQ

Can I keep a horse in Des Plaines?

No. Des Plaines is fully suburban with no agricultural zoning. Horses and other livestock are prohibited throughout the city.

Are pot-bellied pigs allowed as pets in Des Plaines?

Generally no. Pigs of any size are typically classified as livestock under Des Plaines' animal regulations and are prohibited in residential zones.

Can I keep miniature goats in Des Plaines?

No. Miniature livestock are still classified as livestock and are prohibited regardless of size.

Orland Park FAQ

Can I keep a pot-bellied pig in Orland Park?

No. Pigs of all kinds, including pot-bellied and miniature breeds, are classified as livestock and prohibited in residential districts.

Can I keep a horse in Orland Park?

No. Horses and ponies are prohibited in residential zones. There is no remaining agricultural zoning in Orland Park to permit them.

What about miniature goats?

Goats of all sizes are prohibited in Orland Park residential zones, even pygmy or Nigerian dwarf breeds.

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