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Committee backs text amendment to allow residential units in commercial buildings
Summary
The committee on Oct. 6 recommended approval of a text amendment (Ordinance 41‑25) to permit residential dwellings above or behind commercial uses in specified commercial zoning districts, subject to inspection and parking rules. Planning staff and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval.
The Machesney Park Planning and Economic Development Committee on Oct. 6 recommended approval of Ordinance 41‑25, a text amendment to the village zoning code that would allow mixed‑use development in specified commercial districts.
Under the proposed amendment, residential dwellings could be incorporated into commercial buildings either above or behind the commercial use in the Commercial Neighborhood and Commercial Community zoning districts. The amendment would require any dwelling to be inspected and approved for occupancy and would prohibit residential parking from compromising the parking required for the commercial use.
Staff said the change aims to make existing older commercial structures compliant if owners wish to create apartments above stores, and to allow potential new mixed‑use projects that increase housing options in commercial areas. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval and the committee voted to forward the amendment to the Oct. 20 board meeting with a positive recommendation.
