Policy Database
Local Policy
Chicago,
Illinois
Requiring sanitation standards for animals kept in stables
Chi., Ill., Mun. Code of Chi., § 7-12-280 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law requires that stables or barns holding “any cows, horses, or other animals” to be kept in “clean and wholesome condition.” It further bans keeping animals in stables or barns during the summer months without suitable screens or barriers to keep flies out.
State
Illinois
Jurisdiction Name
Chicago
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
over-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Agricultural Production