Fence Codes and Regulations for Brookfield Village, IL
The Village of Brookfield, IL is a primarily residential community of over 19,000 located approximately 13 miles west of the city limits of Chicago. The village originated as a settled residential development in 1889, with farms and open acreage divided up for housing. Its location on a major railway line was key to its growth. The village is served by the Metra rail line and bus service to its residents, many of whom commute to Chicago for work and education. The Brookfield Zoo, also known as the Chicago Zoological Park, is a major attraction for the village, which also claims famed football coach Lou Saban as one of its prominent sons.
- Building Permit Required? – A building permit is required for all residential fence projects in Brookfield. Permits average $20.
- Permit Documents Required:
- Completed permit application
- 3 copies of plat of survey showing proposed fence location
- Description of type and height of proposed fence
- Evidence of contractor license and bonding valid in village
- 3 copies of contract for project
- 3 copies of permission letter from property neighbor if required
- Inspector site check
- Fence Materials Allowed – Metal, wood, others as approved
- Fence Styles Allowed – Chain link, solid, semi-open
- Maximum Height Limits – 6′ maximum height
- Property Line Issues – Fences may be placed up to lot lines in most cases
- Inspections Needed – Final inspection required after construction
- Village of Brookfield Building Authority Contact – 708-485-7344
- Brookfield Village Building Department Website
Specific Fence Ordinances, Rules and Codes
- Front Yard Fences: No front yard fences permitted on any residential lot extending beyond the front of the home structure.
- Barbed wire and electrically charged fencing prohibited on residential property
- Construction side and supports for fences must face in to permit holder’s lot
- Double parallel fences not permitted. One fence only per property line
- Fence posts must be 3’ in depth
- Fences must be constructed in architectural style and materials compatible with village standards and esthetic norms