

ADU rules for Urbana
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Urbana, IL
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# of Properties
9,505
Owner-occupied
62%
Zoning districts
27
Avg Home Value
$70,422
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$76,598
Residential Types:
9,505 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
3%
Other
97%
Zoning Districts:
11,082 parcels · 27 districts
R3
34%(3,719)
R2
31%(3,480)
R5
11%(1,206)
R1
6%(658)
Other
18%(2,019)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Urbana, IL?
Urbana, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking; in B-4 no off-street parking is required; otherwise residential uses require 2 spaces per dwelling unit and unlisted uses follow the most similar use per the Zoning Administrator.
What's allowed on your lot?
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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