ADU rules for Mettawa
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Mettawa, IL
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# of Properties
28
Owner-occupied
82%
Zoning districts
8
Avg Home Value
$358,959
Median Lot Size
4.71 acres
Avg Income
$165,785
Residential Types:
28 housing units
Residential Improvements
100%
Zoning Districts:
404 parcels · 8 districts
R-1
62%(249)
OS
16%(63)
R-2
13%(54)
H
4%(16)
Other
5%(22)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Mettawa, IL?
Mettawa, 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
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU rental prohibited; villagewide short-term rentals (<90 days) banned (including detached structures); short-term rentals and bed-and-breakfasts not allowed in any dwelling.
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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