ADUs are allowed in South ElginTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for South Elgin, IL
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# of Properties
6,970
Owner-occupied
89%
Zoning districts
10
Avg Home Value
$125,991
Median Lot Size
0.22 acres
Avg Income
$129,395
Residential Types:
6,970 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
95%
Other
5%
Zoning Districts:
8,025 parcels · 10 districts
R-1
51%(4,108)
R-2
30%(2,434)
R-3
11%(900)
I
2%(191)
Other
5%(392)
ADU Rules
What can you build in South Elgin, IL?
South Elgin, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 900 sq ft
Max Units
- –1 ADU per lot (single-family)
- –2 ADUs per lot (duplex)
- –Up to 1 ADU per principal dwelling unit
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –1 space/ADU; maximum not applicable in residential districts; tandem parking allowed (spaces must serve the same dwelling unit and be on the same lot)
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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