ADUs are allowed in Loves ParkTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Loves Park, IL
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# of Properties
8,384
Owner-occupied
88%
Zoning districts
24
Avg Home Value
$246,505
Median Lot Size
0.28 acres
Avg Income
$71,943
Residential Types:
8,384 housing units
Single Family
71%
2-3 Family
2%
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Condos
16%
Other
6%
Zoning Districts:
11,155 parcels · 24 districts
R1
64%(7,145)
CR
7%(834)
R3
7%(751)
R3A
7%(734)
Other
15%(1,691)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Loves Park, IL?
Loves Park, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Special Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –In R1 and R2, detached accessory dwelling area is capped at 1,500 sq ft (the ordinance also ties the cap to 80% of the home’s first-floor living area but never less than 1,000 sq ft).
Owner Occupancy
- –Owner-occupancy is not required.
Parking
- –ADUs are unlisted; parking per the most similar listed use: RU/R1/R2 districts 3 spaces per dwelling unit; R3/R3A/R4 districts 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: guesthouse rentals prohibited; nonpaying, non-permanent guest use only; servants’ quarters not for independent rental.
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These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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