ADUs are allowed in LakewoodTypes:Internal
Types:Internal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Lakewood, IL
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# of Properties
410
Owner-occupied
22%
Zoning districts
15
Avg Home Value
$12,571
Median Lot Size
0.54 acres
Avg Income
$145,034
Residential Types:
410 housing units
Single Family
3%
Apts (4+ units)
82%
Other
15%
Zoning Districts:
2,039 parcels · 15 districts
R-1-PD
27%(542)
R-2
24%(484)
R-1
19%(387)
R-1-PD/TH
17%(352)
Other
13%(274)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Lakewood, IL?
Lakewood, 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: Not permitted
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Internal accessory dwelling units are not permitted; maximum allowed size is 0 sq ft.
Max Units
- –0 ADUs per lot
Rental Restrictions
- –Accessory or secondary dwelling units may not be used as short-term rentals (shorter than 30 consecutive days).
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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