Building a solid fence in unincorporated McHenry County requires a building permit from the Department of Planning & Development. Open (see-through) fences are exempt, though work near a floodplain or wetland may trigger a stormwater review or permit.
Under UDO § 16.56.050H, construction of a solid fence requires a building permit from the McHenry County Department of Planning & Development (2200 N. Seminary Ave., Woodstock). Open fences are exempt from building permits, but a fence built in or near a floodplain or wetland may require a stormwater review or stormwater permit under the McHenry County Stormwater Management Ordinance. Municipalities have their own permit systems: Crystal Lake requires a permit for any fence, submitted with a plat of survey. Confirm which jurisdiction applies before starting work.
Installing a solid fence without the required permit is a zoning violation enforceable by Planning & Development; the county can require a stop-work, after-the-fact permitting, or removal, plus fees.
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