Tinley Park limits residential fence height to 4 feet in front yards and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions. Taller fences require zoning variance approval from Community Development.
Under Tinley Park's zoning code, residential fences are limited to 4 feet in height in the front yard (forward of the front building line) and 6 feet in side and rear yards. Corner lots have sight-triangle requirements limiting fence height at street corners to maintain visibility — typically 3 feet maximum within the triangle. Fences along arterial roads and near pools have additional rules. Pool enclosure fences must be at least 4 feet tall with self-closing and self-latching gates. Fences exceeding standard limits require a zoning variance from the Plan Commission. Commercial and industrial district fences have different standards. Contact Tinley Park Community Development at (708) 444-5100.
Fences built in violation of height limits must be reduced or removed at the owner's expense. Initial fines typically range from $50 to $200, with daily accrual for non-compliance. Permit violations also incur double permit fees.
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