ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated MaconTypes:Detached
Types:Detached
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Macon, IL
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# of Properties
51
Owner-occupied
63%
Zoning districts
34
Median Lot Size
3.09 acres
Avg Income
$88,142
Residential Types:
51 housing units
Vacant Residential Lot
100%
Zoning Districts:
12,422 parcels · 34 districts
A-1
51%(6,384)
R-1
27%(3,330)
R-4
7%(811)
RE-5
4%(513)
Other
11%(1,384)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Macon, IL?
Unincorporated Macon, 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: Special Permit
Parking
- –No ADU parking min/max stated; parking for accessory units to be set by the Board for other permitted/special uses not listed; front-yard parking prohibited in R Districts.
Rental Restrictions
- –Detached ADU: renting the living quarters is prohibited.
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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