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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5201 N East River Rd, Chicago, IL, 60656?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Probably Not Allowed

This lot does not meet the requirements for a Detached ADU. A variance may be requested through your local zoning authority

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 Not Allowed

This property likely does not meet the zoning requirements for a swimming pool. A variance or other zoning relief may be required. 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 6,705 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 2,155 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

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

12111120100000

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RT4

Year Built

1972

Lot Size

5,587 sq ft

Gross Building Area

6,368 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

4,549 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

2,731 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

2,731 sq ft

Estimated

48.9%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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