Tinley Park requires fences to be maintained in good repair, installed with the finished side facing neighbors, and set back appropriately from property lines. Permits, height limits, and material rules apply throughout the village.
All fences in Tinley Park must be installed per village code with permit, survey, and inspection requirements. Fences must be maintained in good structural condition — leaning, broken, or deteriorating fences can trigger property maintenance citations. The finished (smooth) side of the fence must face neighboring properties and the street. Fences must be set inside the property line, though they may typically be placed directly on the line with the owner's acknowledgment. Barbed wire, razor wire, and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Chain-link, wood, vinyl, masonry, and ornamental metal are the most common approved materials. Contact Tinley Park Community Development at (708) 444-5100.
Fences in disrepair, installed backwards, or using prohibited materials may trigger code enforcement with fines of $50 to $200 and daily accrual until corrected. Removal of non-compliant fences is at owner expense.
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