Goats, Sheep, Pigs Banned at Arlington Heights Homes

The village of Arlington Heights Board of Trustees on Monday approved an ordinance that bans several animals from residing at homes including, potbellied pigs, cattle, horses, sheep and goats, according to the Daily Herald. 

Previously, the village simply banned "uncommon pets" and changed its code earlier this year to ban chickens after receiving several requests for backyard chickens, according to the Daily Herald. 

Recently, the village of Arlington Heights received calls from residents wondering if potbellied pigs and peacocks were allowed in their homes, according to village documents. This is when the village decided to further clarify the language of its code. 

The new Arlington Heights ordinance bans pigs, cattle, horses, goats, sheep or any other farm animals, including chickens, geese, ducks or similar fowl at residences in the village. There is language in the ordinance that also bans "similar animals" or similar fowl," according to updated code. 

Owners of prohibited and uncontrolled animals would have to cover the cost of impoundment - a $20 administrative fee and $10 per day.