Skokie does not require neighbor consent for a fence, but fences must be entirely on the owner's property with the finished side facing outward. Property line disputes are civil matters between neighbors, not enforced by the village.
Under Skokie's fence ordinance, a property owner may build a fence without the neighbor's consent, but the fence must be placed entirely on the owner's side of the property line. The village strongly recommends a current plat of survey be used to locate property lines before construction. The finished side of the fence (the side without exposed posts and rails) must face the neighboring property. Boundary disputes, shared fence maintenance, and encroachment issues are private civil matters — the Village of Skokie does not adjudicate property line disagreements. Illinois's Adjoining Landowners Act (765 ILCS 130/) provides default rules for shared fence costs between agricultural properties but does not typically apply to urban residential fences. Contact a licensed surveyor or attorney for disputes.
Fences built across property lines may be subject to civil action by the affected neighbor. The village may require removal if code violations exist. Fines for code violations range from $50 to $500 per day.
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