Barrington Hills § 5.5.4.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Minimum Lot Area, Accessory Uses This section specifies minimum lot area requirements for accessory uses in R1 to R4 residential districts in Barrington Hills. It establishes specific minimum lot sizes for guesthouses, detached living quarters for employees, individual sewage disposal units, stables, and individual water systems, overriding general lot area requirements for principal uses. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.5.5.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Minimum Average Lot Width, Accessory Uses This section establishes minimum average lot width requirements for specific accessory uses within residential districts R1 through R4 in Barrington Hills. It defaults to principal use lot widths unless specific, higher requirements are listed for certain accessory uses like guesthouses, detached living quarters, sewage disposal units, stables, and water systems. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Barrington Hills § 5.5.9.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Minimum Rear Yard, Accessory Uses This section establishes minimum rear yard setback requirements for accessory uses within Barrington Hills' R1 to R4 residential districts. It generally defaults to the principal use setbacks but specifies unique requirements for certain accessory uses, including agricultural buildings, guesthouses, and roadside stands. View in Barrington Hills’s full code →
Bartlett § 10.7A-4 Zoning & Land Use Section Special Uses This section outlines special uses permitted within the I-1 Light Industrial District in Bartlett. These uses require special use permits and are listed along with specific conditions for a limited number of residential units for on-site security. View in Bartlett’s full code →
Bellwood § 150.07 Buildings & Construction Section Residential One- And Two-Family Building Code This section adopts the International Residential Code, 2018 Edition, as the building code for one- and two-family dwellings in Bellwood, with specific amendments. Amendments include clarifying the jurisdiction's name, adding fire-resistive separation requirements for attached dwelling units, stating that zoning restrictions control unless the building code imposes greater restrictions, and including a severability clause. View in Bellwood’s full code →
Berwyn § 1246.11 Zoning & Land Use Section R-2 Bungalow District Requirements This section outlines bulk and setback regulations for the R-2 Bungalow District, with specific standards for second-story additions to existing bungalows, including setback, height, roof pitch, and material requirements. View in Berwyn’s full code →
Bloomingdale § 11.9.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Site And Structure Requirements This section outlines the site and structure requirements for the M-1 Limited Manufacturing District, including specifications for lot area, width, floor area, floor area ratio, building height, and yard dimensions. It also restricts dwelling units to those of the owner or caretaker. View in Bloomingdale’s full code →
Blue Island § 150.053 Buildings & Construction Section Fee Waiver For Conversions Of Multi-Family Residences To Single-Family, Coach Houses To Garages This ordinance waives building permit fees for the conversion of multi-family residences or coach houses to single-family residences or garages, provided specific zoning, design, and utility requirements are met. A covenant restricting future multi-family occupancy must also be recorded. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Blue Island § 165.047 Zoning & Land Use Section Exempted Buildings, Structures And Uses This section exempts certain lawfully established non-conforming buildings, structures, and uses from amortization provisions. It specifically protects residential uses and non-conforming uses in commercial/industrial districts, with exceptions for health and safety modifications and non-conforming land uses. View in Blue Island’s full code →
Burnham § 6.6 Business & Licensing Section Access from licensed premises to dwelling quarters This ordinance prohibits retail sale of alcoholic liquor and licensure on premises that have public access from the licensed area to any part of the same building used for dwelling or lodging purposes, with exceptions for hotels, clubs, and private access for the licensee's family and guests. View in Burnham’s full code →
Calumet City § 14.556 Buildings & Construction Section Basement and cellar dwellings This section outlines the specific requirements for using basement or cellar spaces as dwelling units in Calumet City. These requirements focus on ensuring the space is protected from water damage and has adequate natural light and ventilation. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Calumet City § 58.49 Buildings & Construction Section Additions to mobile homes This section prohibits permanent or semipermanent structures as additions to mobile homes, as well as most accessory structures on mobile home lots or in parks. Exceptions include canopies, awnings, expansion units, and accessory structures specifically manufactured for mobile homes, as well as an office structure. View in Calumet City’s full code →
Campton Hills § 10.8.3 Zoning & Land Use Section Accessory Dwelling Units This section permits Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in R or F zoning districts, attached to or internal to single-family residences. Restrictions include one ADU per lot, specific design requirements for attached ADUs, and a requirement that ADUs be occupied only by family members of the principal structure, with this restriction recorded against the property. View in Campton Hills’s full code →
Chicago § 17.7.0570 Zoning & Land Use Section Additional Dwelling Unit-Allowed Rs Areas And Limitations. This Chicago ordinance section establishes designated areas for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) in single-family zones to promote affordable housing, multi-generational living, and owner revenue streams. It outlines limitations on ADU development, including annual block face limits and owner-occupancy requirements for detached houses, with enforcement by the Department of Housing. View in Chicago’s full code →
Chicago § 4.14.060 Business & Licensing Section Rental Requirements And Restrictions. This section outlines requirements and restrictions for shared housing units in Chicago, prohibiting rentals of units that are not lawfully established, violate building association rules, or are not the host's primary residence (with exceptions for active military duty). View in Chicago’s full code →
Country Club Hills § 15.5.01 Zoning & Land Use Section Establishment of Districts This section establishes various zoning districts within the City of Country Club Hills, including single-family residence, multi-family residence, commercial, and limited manufacturing districts. It also creates a specific overlay district (C-O) that allows for accessory residential units on commercially zoned properties. View in Country Club Hills’s full code →
Countryside § 3.8.5 Buildings & Construction Section License Fee This section outlines the license fees for mobile home parks in Countryside. It specifies a fee for each additional mobile home space added to a park and states that all license fees are non-refundable. View in Countryside’s full code →
Darien § 5A-5.9.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Accessory Buildings, Structures, And Uses This section regulates the use of accessory buildings, structures, and uses in Darien. It specifies limitations on dwelling purposes in residence districts, allows them in business/office-industrial districts, prohibits unlisted accessory uses without City Council approval, and permits building-mounted solar energy systems in all districts. View in Darien’s full code →
Darien § 5A-8.4.5 Zoning & Land Use Section Required Conditions This section prohibits dwelling units unless they are part of a hotel, motel, undertaking establishment, or watchman's quarters on the employer's premises. View in Darien’s full code →
Darien § 5A-9.1.4 Zoning & Land Use Section Dwelling Units This ordinance prohibits dwelling units in Office and Industrial Districts, with a narrow exception for a single one-family dwelling to house a watchman, caretaker, or guard employed by the business operating on the tract. View in Darien’s full code →
Downers Grove § Sec 28.14.080 Zoning & Land Use Section Building Coverage This section defines and quantifies building coverage on a lot, which includes principal and accessory buildings and certain structures. It outlines specific exceptions for certain types of accessory structures and units on smaller lots and under particular conditions. View in Downers Grove’s full code →
East Hazel Crest § 22.204 Zoning & Land Use Section House trailers This section prohibits house trailers from being considered accessory buildings. It restricts their use for living purposes to limited guest stays or during the construction of a principal building, and allows their use as temporary construction offices. View in East Hazel Crest’s full code →
Elburn § 1264.02 Zoning & Land Use Section Site Plan Review This section outlines the purpose, applicability, procedure, and standards for site plan review in Elburn. It aims to ensure development harmonizes with surrounding areas and the Comprehensive Plan. View in Elburn’s full code →
Elwood § 162.057 Zoning & Land Use Section R-1 Single-Family Residence District This section establishes regulations for the R-1 Single-Family Residence District, outlining permitted uses and special conditions for accessory housing units for elderly, infirm, and disabled relatives. Commercial activities are prohibited within this low-density residential zone. View in Elwood’s full code →
Evanston § 6.4.6.10 Zoning & Land Use Section SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS (ADUs) This section outlines the special regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Evanston, covering their construction methods, number allowed per lot, minimum lot size, maximum size, and dimensional requirements like FAR, lot coverage, yard setbacks, and height. It differentiates regulations for attached/internal ADUs from detached ADUs. View in Evanston’s full code →
Evanston § 6.4.6.3 Zoning & Land Use Section ALLOWABLE ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES This section outlines the regulations for detached accessory buildings, structures, and uses in Evanston, specifying placement restrictions and lot coverage limitations. It also provides a table detailing permitted accessory uses and structures based on yard type and zoning district. View in Evanston’s full code →
Evanston § 6.4.6.4 Zoning & Land Use Section SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO GARAGES AND COACH HOUSES This section establishes height and setback requirements for garages and coach houses in Evanston. It differentiates height restrictions based on roof type, allowing for taller structures without flat or mansard roofs, while also limiting them to two stories. View in Evanston’s full code →
Evanston § 6.8.5.2 Zoning & Land Use Section PERMITTED USES This section outlines the permitted uses within the R4 General Residential District in Evanston. It lists various types of residential dwellings, educational institutions, childcare facilities, and community amenities, often with cross-references to other ordinance sections for specific requirements. View in Evanston’s full code →
Evanston § 6.9.2.2 Zoning & Land Use Section PERMITTED USES This section outlines the permitted uses within the B1 Business District in Evanston, specifying various commercial and residential uses allowed, with certain size and location restrictions. It details specific types of businesses and dwellings that can operate or be located in this zone. View in Evanston’s full code →
Evanston § 6.9.3.2 Zoning & Land Use Section PERMITTED USES This section lists permitted uses within the B2 Business District in Evanston, with a size limitation of 20,000 square feet. It specifies conditions for certain uses, such as accessory dwelling units not fronting streets and dwellings/offices located above the ground floor. View in Evanston’s full code →