ADU rules for Pekin
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Pekin, IL
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# of Properties
12,805
Owner-occupied
87%
Zoning districts
22
Avg Home Value
$31,966
Median Lot Size
0.16 acres
Avg Income
$67,055
Residential Types:
12,805 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
5%
Other
95%
Zoning Districts:
14,301 parcels · 22 districts
R-4
50%(7,171)
R-2
15%(2,122)
RM-2
7%(963)
R-3
6%(928)
Other
22%(3,117)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Pekin, IL?
Pekin, 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
Parking
- –No ADU-specific parking standard; general residential schedule requires 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit; ED-1 advisory; B-2 may halve requirements; conversions/remodeling exemptions noted.
Rental Restrictions
- –Short-term rentals require a special-use permit and licensing; otherwise 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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