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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Tazewell, IL

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# of Properties
13,166
Owner-occupied
76%
Zoning districts
18
Avg Home Value
$48,918
Median Lot Size
1.00 acres
Avg Income
$96,520
Residential Types:
13,166 housing units
Apts (4+ units)
14%
Other
86%
Zoning Districts:
18,659 parcels · 18 districts
A-1
46%(8,672)
R-1
45%(8,407)
CONS
4%(696)
R-R
1%(272)
Other
3%(612)

ADU Rules

What can you build in Unincorporated Tazewell, IL?

Unincorporated Tazewell, IL follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.

Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits

  • Maximum size of 800 sq ft for an internal ADU
  • Maximum size of 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area for an internal ADU

Detached ADU Size Limits

  • Maximum detached ADU size is 50% of the principal dwelling’s floor area
  • Absolute maximum detached ADU size of 800 sq ft

Max Units

  • 1 ADU per lot for single-family principal dwellings
  • 0 ADU per lot for duplex and multifamily principal dwellings

Owner Occupancy

  • Owner must occupy the principal dwelling and own the ADU

Parking

  • No numeric ADU parking minimum or maximum; ADU must share the driveway with the principal dwelling; general off-street parking rules apply.

Rental Restrictions

  • Renting ADUs to non-family members 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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