Fence Codes and Regulations for Alsip Village, IL

Alsip, IL is a community originally founded on the site of a locally important brickyard founded by Frank Alsip in 1885. The village retained a fairly rural character until a post WWII boom largely based on its proximity to the Tri State Tollway’s opening. With a population of 19,200, Alsip is a friendly community located just southwest of the Chicago Loop area. Residents interested in constructing a fence, either new or replacement, must obtain a building permit for their project. Fence building standards are not particularly complex, but significant variations from building standards must have the expressed approval of the village Board of Trustees and may be subject to a variance fee.

• Building Permit Required? – A building permit is required for all residential fence projects in Alsip. Permits average $25 plus inspection fee.
• Permit Documents Required:
  • Completed permit application.
  • Copy of plat of survey showing proposed fence location.
  • Description of type and height of proposed fence.
  • Identification of proposed contractor completing work.
  • Inspector site check.
• Fence Materials Allowed – Metal, wood, PVC vinyl, and others as approved.

• Fence Styles Allowed – Chain link, semi-privacy and privacy.
• Maximum Height Limits – 6′ maximum height.
• Property Line Issues – 6′ maximum height for rear lot fences. Fences built beyond the building face in the front yard area cannot exceed 3′ in height.
• Property Line Issues – 6′ maximum height for rear lot fences. Fences built beyond the building face in the front yard area cannot exceed 3′ in height.
• Inspection Needed – A final inspection by the Village of Alsip is required after construction.
• Alsip Village Building Authority Contact – Building Department – Village Hall (708)385-6902
• Village of Alsip Building Department Website

Specific Fence Ordinances, Rules and Codes

• Front Yard: No front yard fences exceeding 3′ in height permitted on any residential lot.
• Side Yard: 6′ maximum height.
• Barbed wire and electrically charged fencing prohibited on residential property
• Fencing or landscape screening must be maintained in good repair and structurally sound condition.
• One fence permitted per lot line, no double fencing allowed.
• Access to utility easements must be available.