ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated Jo DaviessTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Jo Daviess, IL
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# of Properties
3,755
Owner-occupied
39%
Zoning districts
20
Avg Home Value
$1,298
Median Lot Size
26.00 acres
Avg Income
$78,795
Residential Types:
3,755 housing units
2-3 Family
1%
Other
99%
Zoning Districts:
16,573 parcels · 20 districts
AG
47%(7,810)
RP
47%(7,786)
R1
3%(500)
C
1%(238)
Other
1%(239)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Jo Daviess, IL?
Unincorporated Jo Daviess, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Special Permit
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft for a detached accessory dwelling unit
Parking
- –Detached accessory dwellings shall utilize the existing driveway that serves the principal residence; general off-street parking rules apply (must be on the same lot as the use served).
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached accessory dwellings shall not be used as guest accommodations.
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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