

ADU rules for Glencoe
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Glencoe, IL
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# of Properties
3,443
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
9
Avg Home Value
$149,070
Median Lot Size
0.30 acres
Avg Income
$208,813
Residential Types:
3,443 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
3,777 parcels · 9 districts
RA
36%(1,373)
RB
33%(1,241)
RC
23%(852)
RD
6%(217)
Other
2%(94)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Glencoe, IL?
Glencoe, 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
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –ADUs not permitted; no ADU parking requirements apply
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU prohibited; cannot be created or rented (exception for domestic servants in second floors of garages).
- –Internal/attached ADU cannot be established or rented.
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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