Beekeeping: Des Plaines vs Tinley Park
How do beekeeping rules compare between Des Plaines, IL and Tinley Park, IL?
Des Plaines has fewer restrictions than Tinley Park.
Des Plaines, IL
Cook County
No specific Des Plaines beekeeping ordinance identified. Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act (510 ILCS 20) requires state registration. Contact Des Plaines Planning at 847-391-5380 for zoning guidance.
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Cook County
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.
View full Tinley Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Des Plaines | Tinley Park |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | 510 ILCS 20 — Bees and Apiaries Act | - |
| State Registration | Required with IL State Apiarist | - |
| Local Status | No specific ordinance — check zoning | - |
| Contact | Community & Economic Dev: 847-391-5380 | - |
| Code Section | - | Section 91.14 |
| Beekeeping | - | Prohibited |
| Latest Amendment | - | Ord. 2024-O-060 |
| Max Fine | - | $750 per offense |
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Des Plaines FAQ
Can I keep bees in my backyard in Des Plaines?
No specific Des Plaines beekeeping ordinance identified. Illinois Bees and Apiaries Act (510 ILCS 20) requires state registration. Contact Des Plaines Planning at 847-391-5380 for zoning guidance.
What are the beekeeping regulations in Des Plaines?
State Law: 510 ILCS 20 — Bees and Apiaries Act. State Registration: Required with IL State Apiarist. Local Status: No specific ordinance — check zoning. Contact: Community & Economic Dev: 847-391-5380.
Tinley Park FAQ
Can I keep bees in Tinley Park?
No. Beekeeping is prohibited under Section 91.14. It is unlawful to keep or harbor bees, wasps, or hornets within the Village.
Has Tinley Park ever considered allowing beekeeping?
The section has been amended twice (2017 and 2024), but the prohibition on beekeeping remains in effect as of the most recent amendment.
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