ADU rules for Melrose Park
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Melrose Park, IL
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# of Properties
5,331
Owner-occupied
70%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$25,553
Median Lot Size
0.11 acres
Avg Income
$77,617
Residential Types:
5,331 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
2%
Other
98%
Zoning Districts:
6,660 parcels · 18 districts
B
58%(3,887)
A
16%(1,038)
E
10%(658)
G
6%(399)
Other
10%(678)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Melrose Park, IL?
Melrose Park, 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
- –Owner-occupancy not required for ADUs.
Parking
- –1.5 spaces/du; no ADU waivers or transit exceptions; min 15x20 ft with ingress/egress; parking is a permit condition in A-D districts.
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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