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What Are You Allowed to Build at 351 W 56th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60621?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 3,214 sq ft allowed By Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 4,982 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 3,214 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 351 W 56th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60621

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

20162080220000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RS3

Year Built

1966

Lot Size

5,536 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,015 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,768 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,768 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,768 sq ft

Estimated
31.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 351 W 56th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60621?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 3,214 sq ft allowed By Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed
This property may qualify for an Internal ADU, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed
This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 4,982 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Probably Allowed
We estimate you can expand this property by up to 3,214 sq ft under current zoning rules. This may allow for a horizontal addition, a vertical addition, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 351 W 56th Pl, Chicago, IL, 60621

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

20162080220000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RS3

Year Built

1966

Lot Size

5,536 sq ft

Gross Building Area

1,015 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

1,768 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

1,768 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

1,768 sq ft

Estimated
31.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

Based on public data and AI. Check with a pro. Read More

© 2026 TheBuilder AI Inc. d/b/aFutureLot. All rights reserved.