Animal Ordinances in Sangamon County, IL (2026)

Sangamon County Code § 17.06.070

The following uses are exempted by this title and permitted in any district: Agricultural uses, as defined in Chapter 17.04, except that location of farm buildings shall conform with the front lot line, lot width, and front yard setback regulations of this ordinance (certificate of compliance still required); Poles, wires, cables, conduits, vaults, laterals, pipes, mains, valves, temporary ...

Sangamon County Code § 6.04.072

Any dog or cat found to be running at large contrary to provisions of this chapter may be apprehended and impounded at the animal control facility. ... Paying a $25 public safety fine, $20 of which shall be deposited into the county pet population control fund and $5 of which shall be deposited into the county animal control fund; the $25 fine shall be waived if it is the dog's or cat's first i...

Sangamon County Code § 6.04.100

No dog shall be deemed "vicious" if it is a professionally trained dog for law enforcement or guard duties. Vicious dogs shall not be classified in a manner that is specific as to breed. If the burden of proof is met, the court shall deem the dog to be a vicious dog. (Res. No. 9, 8-9-2011) 6.04.100.1 Vicious Dogs; Confinement, Control, Impoundment. If a dog is found to be a vicious dog, ...

Sangamon County Code § 6.04.070

Feral Cat Colonies. Every caretaker of a feral cat colony shall be sponsored by an animal shelter licensed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture and approved by the administrator. Each caretaker shall be registered with the sponsoring animal shelter as a feral cat colony caretaker. Each caretaker shall conform to any requirements of management for feral cat colonies as set forth by his or h...

Sangamon County Code § 6.04.073.1

Animals that bite shall be confined and observed in accordance with Section 13 of the Illinois Animal Control Act. At the end of the confinement period, dogs and cats shall be examined by a licensed veterinarian, spayed or neutered and microchipped. Any person in violation of this section shall be fined two hundred fifty dollars.

Sangamon County Code § 6.04.096

Any person wishing to remove nuisance wildlife from his or her property must obtain a license or permit from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or hire a properly licensed or permitted individual or corporation for nuisance wildlife removal. Relocation of trapped animals is permitted in accordance with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources regulations. Skunks and raccoons sh...