ADU rules for North Chicago
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for North Chicago, IL
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# of Properties
3,577
Owner-occupied
73%
Zoning districts
19
Avg Home Value
$59,868
Median Lot Size
0.17 acres
Avg Income
$69,720
Residential Types:
3,577 housing units
Residential Improvements
100%
Zoning Districts:
5,278 parcels · 19 districts
R3
60%(3,173)
R1
10%(540)
R5
8%(430)
B2
8%(410)
Other
14%(725)
ADU Rules
What can you build in North Chicago, IL?
North Chicago, 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
Max Units
- –Up to 2 ADUs per parcel in Limited Commercial Residence (URO overlay with B2); ground-floor only and wholly within a principal building of at least two stories.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement for ADUs.
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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ADU rules in other Illinois municipalities
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