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LaSalle council sends possible assisted-living/nursing-home zoning changes to planning commission
Summary
The council voted to refer consideration of amending the LaSalle zoning ordinance to allow assisted-living and nursing homes in R-1 residential zones to the planning commission for study and recommendation.
The LaSalle City Council unanimously voted May 27 to refer consideration of whether to amend the city zoning ordinance to the Planning Commission, starting the formal review process about the placement of assisted-living and nursing homes in residential zoning districts.
City staff described the referral as a first step to examine whether assisted-living and nursing homes should be allowed in R‑1 zones and what licensing or operational standards might apply if text amendments were recommended. An alderman noted that demand for this type of housing is expected to grow and that referring the issue gives the city time to craft appropriate regulations.
The action does not change current zoning or permit rights; it initiates a planning-review process. The council directed the Planning Commission to study the matter and return recommendations to the council. No ordinance was adopted at the meeting; the referral was a procedural step to gather analysis and possible ordinance language.
