Arlington Heights follows Illinois state law regarding shared boundary fences. There is no village ordinance requiring neighbors to share fence costs. Fences must be built within property lines, and the finished side must face outward.
The Village of Arlington Heights does not have a specific cost-sharing ordinance for boundary fences between neighboring properties. Under Illinois law, fence disputes between neighbors are generally treated as private civil matters. There is no mandatory requirement for neighbors to split the cost of fence construction or maintenance. Property owners building fences must ensure the fence is entirely within their property line and must not encroach on the neighbor's property. The finished or decorative side of the fence must face the neighboring property and public areas. If a fence sits on the exact property line, both property owners share responsibility for maintenance under common law principles. The village recommends that neighbors communicate before building a fence and obtain a current plat of survey to verify property lines. Disputes may be resolved through mediation or civil court.
Encroaching on a neighbor's property is a civil matter. Building a fence with the unfinished side facing neighbors may result in a code violation notice from the village.
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