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Skokie Plan Commission continues debate on ADU zoning changes amid state preemption concerns
Summary
Commissioners and residents debated a proposed amendment to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Skokie, raising parking, permeable-surface, owner‑occupancy, inspection capacity, and state-preemption concerns; no final recommendation was adopted and staff will return with materials for continued review (tentatively March 19).
The Skokie Plan Commission spent an extended portion of its meeting discussing proposed amendments to the Village Code to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in residential zoning districts, but did not adopt a final recommendation.
Justin Malone, of the Community Development Department, presented a draft that would add ADU provisions to sections 1-18-60 and 1-18-91 of the zoning code. Malone said the draft includes special regulations addressing setbacks, maximum unit size (minimum ADU size 220 sq ft, maximum living area up to 1,000 sq ft), applicability to attached and detached ADUs, potential sprinkler requirements requested by the fire department and a prohibition on using ADUs for short-term rentals under the village’s short-term rental pilot program.
Malone also warned commissioners…
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