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Orland Park staff seeks direction to streamline restaurant approvals near residences
Summary
Village planning staff asked the Committee of the Whole for direction to amend the land development code to allow restaurants in existing commercial spaces within 300 feet of residential parcels as a permitted use while keeping special‑use review for drive‑throughs and outdoor dining.
Village planning staff asked the Committee of the Whole for feedback on a proposed change to the land development code that would make restaurants in existing commercial buildings within 300 feet of residential parcels a permitted use rather than a special use, while keeping special‑use review for drive‑throughs and outdoor dining. Planner Steve (presentation lead) said the village has about 230 restaurants, roughly 30 (about one in eight) sit within 300 feet of residential areas under current mapping. Staff reviewed recent special‑use cases and found few instances where the special‑use hearings…
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