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Planning staff opens review of accessory-structure, lot-coverage and nonconforming-lot rules
Summary
Planning staff presented an initial, high-level review of potential zoning text amendments covering accessory structures (decks, patios, sheds), lot-coverage calculations, nonconforming lots of record and a codified extension process for entitlements. Staff will draft red-line ordinance language for future review.
Planning staff told the Kankakee City Planning Board on Nov. 18 that the city should re-examine how it regulates accessory structures (patios, decks, sheds), how lot coverage is calculated, and how nonconforming lots of record are treated.
Staff described the session as a first, high-level discussion and asked the board for direction on scope and priorities. The staff presentation highlighted three recurring issues: the city’s 300-square-foot limit for patios and decks, a complex multi-step method currently used to calculate buildable area and lot coverage, and frequent practical problems…
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