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Gurnee planning board recommends zoning changes to limit and size accessory structures

5842617 · September 18, 2025
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The Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday voted to recommend that the Village Board amend the zoning code to tighten rules governing accessory structures on residential lots.

The Village of Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board on Wednesday voted to recommend that the Village Board amend the zoning code to tighten rules governing accessory structures on residential lots. The board approved forwarding a text amendment addressing four areas: height measurement, quantity, footprint and use.

Planning staff said the amendment would measure the peak height of accessory structures against the mid-peak of the primary residence so that accessory buildings remain visually subordinate.…

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