Title/Name/Summary
An Ordinance Amending Title 8 (Police) Chapter 4 (Animals) Sections 8-4-21 (Feral Cat Colony Management) and Adding Title 8 (Police) Chapter 4 (Animals) Sections 8-4-22 (Penalties).
History
As the governing document for the community, the Village Code is vital to a successfully managed municipality. Included in the Village Code are local laws that describe how the municipal government is structured, the duties and services the Village is responsible for, how public safety is provided in the community, the regulations that help ensure properties are used and maintained properly, and much more. As part of its continuing improvement efforts, the Village is undergoing a thorough review of the Village Code to update the existing code and ensure compliance with general law, remove obsolete and/or redundant provisions and supplement with best practices and necessary additions. While updates to various individual portions of the code are routine, this is the first time that the entire code will be subjected to a full review.
Title 8, Chapter 4 Animals, Section 8-4-21 Feral Cat Colony Management
Section 8-4-21 is being revised to add a section regulating the management of feral cat colonies in Orland Park. The State of Illinois authorizes municipalities to adopt programming for the humane management of feral cats, including the registration of feral cat colony caretakers and sponsors. These additional regulations will be consistent with the State of Illinois and in full compliance and in conjunction with Cook County Ordinance 07-O-72.
The Fine Schedule was updated as well. First offense is a $250.00 fine with a must appear at MV hearing. Second offense is $500.00 with a must appear and for the third and above the minimum fine will be $1,000.00 with a must appear at the MV hearing.
This matter was reviewed and recommended at the March 16, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting and is now is now before the Village Board for consideration.
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