ADUs are allowed in Western SpringsTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Western Springs, IL
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# of Properties
5,120
Owner-occupied
84%
Zoning districts
13
Avg Home Value
$67,545
Median Lot Size
0.20 acres
Avg Income
$220,985
Residential Types:
5,120 housing units
Other
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,533 parcels · 13 districts
R2
66%(3,633)
R1
17%(962)
A
7%(381)
R4
5%(275)
Other
5%(282)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Western Springs, IL?
Western Springs, 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: Conditional Use Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Detached ADUs are prohibited unless approved by conditional use; otherwise the maximum allowed ADU size is 0 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU not habitable; rental prohibited. Internal/attached ADU cannot be rented as a separate unit.
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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