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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5855 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60660?

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 178,301 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 142,983 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 5855 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60660

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

14054030211094

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RM6

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

40,522 sq ft

Gross Building Area

35,318 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

35,318 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

35,318 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

35,318 sq ft

Estimated
87.2%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Chicago, IL

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What Are You Allowed to Build at 5855 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60660?

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

Might be Allowed
This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home up to 178,301 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Multi Family

Home Addition

Might be Allowed
The property may meet the zoning requirements to build a Home Addition up to 142,983 sq ft of zoning-counted floor area. Additional factors may affect feasibility.

Property facts

Streetview picture of 5855 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, 60660

Zoning Jurisdiction

CHICAGO

Parcel ID

14054030211094

Property Type

Residential

Zone

RM6

Year Built

1974

Lot Size

40,522 sq ft

Gross Building Area

35,318 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

35,318 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

35,318 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

35,318 sq ft

Estimated
87.2%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.