Height Limits: Des Plaines vs Orland Park
How do height limits rules compare between Des Plaines, IL and Orland Park, IL?
Des Plaines and Orland Park have similar restriction levels.
Des Plaines, IL
Cook County
Des Plaines MC §12-8-2 allows rear yard fences up to 6 feet. Adjacent to railroad right-of-way allows up to 8 feet solid. Corner lots and arterial streets have specific rules. Permit required.
View full Des Plaines rules →Orland Park, IL
Cook County
Orland Park limits residential fences to 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over allowed heights require a variance from the Zoning Board.
View full Orland Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Des Plaines | Orland Park |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Des Plaines MC §12-8-2 | - |
| Rear Yard Max | 6 feet | - |
| Railroad Adjacency | Up to 8 feet solid allowed | - |
| Permit | Required — including for replacements | - |
| Survey | Two plat of survey copies required | - |
| Side/Rear Yard Max | - | 6 feet |
| Front Yard Max | - | 4 feet |
| Corner Sight Triangle | - | 30-36 in max |
| Variance Body | - | Zoning Board of Appeals |
| Contact | - | Building (708) 403-6200 |
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Des Plaines FAQ
How tall can my fence be in Des Plaines?
Des Plaines MC §12-8-2 allows rear yard fences up to 6 feet. Adjacent to railroad right-of-way allows up to 8 feet solid. Corner lots and arterial streets have specific rules. Permit required.
What is the maximum fence height for front yards in Des Plaines?
Code: Des Plaines MC §12-8-2. Rear Yard Max: 6 feet. Railroad Adjacency: Up to 8 feet solid allowed. Permit: Required — including for replacements.
Orland Park FAQ
How tall can my backyard fence be in Orland Park?
Up to 6 feet in side and rear yards. Front yard fences are limited to 4 feet and typically must be open or decorative.
Can I build an 8-foot privacy fence in Orland Park?
Not without a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. Standard residential fence height is capped at 6 feet.
What about corner lots?
Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions where fences near intersections cannot exceed roughly 30-36 inches to maintain visibility for drivers.
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