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Plainfield council tables proposed permit ordinance for horses on public ways after hours of public comment
Summary
Plainfield City Council on July 6, 2025, tabled an ordinance that would have required permits for horses on public streets, after lengthy public comment from residents who described the equine tradition as therapeutic and council members who sought clearer safety and enforcement language.
Plainfield City Council on July 6, 2025, tabled an ordinance that would have added a permitting requirement for horses on city streets and other public property, after more than a dozen residents and stakeholders testified for and against the change.
The measure, introduced as an amendment to Article 7 (Animals) of the city code (MC2025-26), would create a no-fee permit administered by the city clerk and reviewed by the police director, require proof of vaccinations and health records for animals, and establish escalating penalties for unpermitted riding. The council voted to table the ordinance to allow staff and legal to draft clearer language addressing conduct, cleanup and enforcement.
Supporters of horses told the council the practice has deep cultural and therapeutic value in Plainfield. “Removing horses from our streets eliminates one of the few enriching hands-on…
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