Animal Ordinances in Kendall County, IL (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Kendall County, Illinois.
Verified from official government sources
Chickens & Livestock
In R-1 unincorporated Kendall County, lots under an acre keep no farm-type animals except chickens; up to 6 chickens are allowed on lots an acre or smaller, and 12 on lots one to five acres, with horses, goats and other stock scaled by acreage.
Kendall County Chicken & Livestock Limits
Some RestrictionsKendall County Code § 36-328(11)a-d
(11)Farm-type animals shall be permitted in accordance with the following:a.On lots less than one (1) acre, no farm-type animals shall be permitted, except as outlined in this section.b.On lots at least one (1) acre but less than three (3) acres in size, a maximum of one (1) horse and a maximum combined total of five (5) ducks, rabbits, chickens, or goats, with the following exception: The numb...
Beekeeping
Backyard beekeeping in unincorporated Kendall County's R-1 district is a conditional use: a permit is required, lots need at least one acre for up to two colonies, colonies must clear a 30-foot side/rear setback, and neighbors get 14 days to object.
Kendall County Beekeeping Rules
Significant RestrictionsKendall County Code § 36-329(1)a-f
(1)Beekeeping with the following conditions:a.Beekeeping and the honey produced from beekeeping shall be for personal use only.b.Permit shall be required, with fee set by the County Board.c.Minimum lot size of one (1) acre (43,560 square feet) with a maximum of two (2) colonies.d.No colony shall be permitted within a front yard setback.e.All colonies must be set back at least thirty (30) feet f...
Veterinary Clinic Zoning
Veterinary clinics are a by-right permitted use in unincorporated Kendall County's B-2 General Business District (and B-3 Highway Business District, which adopts all B-2 permitted uses), but the County Code caps what an animal hospital may do on site: it cannot board pets except overnight for medical treatment or observation.
Veterinary Establishment Zoning, Kendall County
Some RestrictionsKendall County Code §§ 36-2, 36-716(26)
Animal hospital means any building or portion thereof designed or used for the care, observation or treatment of domestic animals. ... The following uses are permitted in the ... B-2 district: ... (26)Veterinary establishments, but not including the boarding of animals except for overnight stays for medical treatment and observation.
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