Fences in Oak Lawn require a Village permit. Height is typically capped at 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in side and rear yards, with materials and corner-lot sight-triangle rules applying.
Oak Lawn's zoning code regulates fence height, location, materials, and installation. Typical residential limits cap front-yard fences at around 4 ft and side/rear fences at 6 ft. Corner lots are subject to sight-triangle rules to preserve intersection visibility. Permitted materials generally include wood, vinyl, ornamental metal/wrought iron, and chain link; barbed wire and electrified fences are typically prohibited in residential zones. The finished side of a fence must usually face neighbors. Pool fencing must meet separate code requirements (typically 5 ft minimum with self-closing gates). Applications include a site plan showing property lines, fence location, height, and materials.
Fence without a permit or in violation of height/location: $100-$750 per day and possible order to modify or remove the fence.
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