Illinois has no residential fence cost-sharing law equivalent to California's Good Neighbor Fence Act. In Joliet, each property owner is responsible for their own fence. Corner lot fences over 4 feet in the side yard setback area require neighbor signatures.
Illinois does not have a state-level residential fence cost-sharing statute. The Illinois boundary line fence law (765 ILCS 130) applies only to agricultural fencing between adjoining landowners, not residential properties. In Joliet, each property owner is responsible for constructing and maintaining their own fence. However, on corner lots, fences taller than 4 feet in the corner side yard setback area require signatures from adjoining neighbors with shared property lines, providing neighbors with input on taller fences. Boundary disputes are resolved through civil courts, not the municipal code.
No penalties for refusing to share fence costs. Fences built without required neighbor signatures on corner lots may be ordered removed.
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