In unincorporated Cook County, fences up to 6 feet are generally allowed in side and rear yards. Front yard fences are subject to height restrictions, typically 4 feet. The Cook County Zoning Ordinance regulates fence height, materials, and placement based on zoning district.
The Cook County Zoning Ordinance regulates fences in unincorporated areas. Fences are defined as barriers used for boundary, screening, separation, privacy, protection, or confinement, constructed of wood, plastic, metal, wire mesh, masonry, or similar materials. In residential zones, side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet in height. Front yard fences are generally limited to 4 feet. Chain-link fences may have additional restrictions in certain zoning districts. Privacy fences (solid wood, vinyl, composite) are allowed in rear and side yards. Corner lot properties have additional restrictions to maintain sight lines at intersections. Pool barrier fences must be at least 48 inches tall with self-closing, self-latching gates per the adopted building code. All fences must be set back from property lines and public rights-of-way as specified in the zoning ordinance.
Fences exceeding height limits or violating zoning requirements may result in a violation notice, required modification or removal, and potential fines through administrative hearings.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg Village Code Chapter 90 (Animals) prohibits dogs from barking, howling, or making noise that unreasonably disturbs neighbors. Continuous barking f...
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg regulates noise from industrial and commercial operations through its noise ordinance and zoning buffer requirements. Operations near residential ...
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg restricts parking of commercial vehicles in residential areas. Vehicles over one ton rated capacity, semi-trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment ma...
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg requires a fence permit for all new fence installations and replacements in residential areas. Permit applications must include a site plan showin...
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg prohibits keeping dangerous wild animals as pets in residential areas. The village code restricts ownership of venomous snakes, large predatory ca...
Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg prohibits keeping chickens, roosters, and livestock (goats, sheep, pigs, horses) on residential property. The Village Code classifies these as far...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Cook County.
See how Schaumburg's privacy screening rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.