Fence Codes and Ordinances for Elk Grove Village, IL

The Village of Elk Grove is known to host one of the biggest industrial parks in America. A long list of manufacturers have their facilities in Elk Grove. Located in the northwest part of the Chicago metro, the village has about 33,000 residents. Homeowners who plan to build a DIY fence or hire a professional installer need to obtain a permit before construction. The avarage permit fee is $25. The maximum fence height is 6′ and an inspection is required upon completion. Front-yard fences are not permitted on any residential lot.

• Building Permit Required? – A building permit is required for all residential fence projects in Elk Grove. Permits average $25.
• 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 valid in village.
  • Inspector site check.
  • Utility line location check via JULIE at 8-1-1 or 1-800-892-0123 48 hours prior to digging.
  • Contact Department of Public Works Elk Grove for utility locations.

• Fence Materials Allowed – Aluminum, wood, chain link, wrought iron, vinyl, others subject to approval.
• Fence Styles Allowed – Chain link, privacy, picket and semi-privacy.
• Maximum Height Limits – 6′ maximum height.
• Property Line Issues – Fences may be placed up to lot lines in most cases. Recommend locating fence 3” inside property line.
• Inspections Needed – Post Hole prior to construction. Final inspection required after construction. 24 hour notice required for inspections.
• Village of Elk Grove Building Authority – Community Development – (847) 357-4220.
• Elk Grove Village Building Department Website.

Specific Fence Rules, Codes and Restrictions

• Front Yard Fences – No front yard fences permitted on any residential lot. Fence may not extend beyond front face of home or nearest front corner of neighbor home.
• Side and Rear Yard Fences – 6′ maximum height.
• Corner Lot Fencing – Corner lot fences may be approved in some cases. Contact Community Development for details.
• Barbed wire and electrically charged fencing prohibited on residential property.
• Construction side and supports for fences must face in to permit holder’s lot.
• Post holes must be 36” deep.
• Barbed ends of chain link fence must be pointed down.
• Utility box access cannot be impaired by fence.
• Fences connected to neighbor fence must have written permission from neighbor attached to permit application.