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Council adopts most UDO text amendments; pulls state parking exemption for longer review
Summary
Council voted to adopt proposed UDO text amendments covering ADU limits, cannabis dispensary window coverage, playing‑field lighting, a new mural approval process (with 200‑foot neighbor notification), an administrative garage‑removal variation, and removal of an outdated map; council removed the state parking exemption item for separate review.
The Crystal Lake City Council on Feb. 3 approved a set of text amendments to the city’s Unified Development Ordinance after a staff presentation and council discussion, but asked staff to remove one item related to a state parking exemption for further consideration.
City planner Katie presented the package, which the Planning & Zoning Commission and city staff prepared following joint workshops. Key changes adopted include allowing attached accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a limited use subject to size and parking limits (one…
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