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Village attorney warns Illinois bills would limit local zoning authority; Carol Stream leaders plan to monitor and oppose
Summary
Village Attorney Bill Rhodes told the Village Board that several bills in Springfield would reduce municipalities' zoning authority — lowering lot sizes to 2,500 sq ft, allowing up to four units on small lots, mandating accessory dwelling units without extra bulk or parking standards, shortening plan-review timelines and limiting impact fees — and urged coordinated opposition; staff said they are monitoring the proposals and DuPage municipal organizations oppose them.
Village Attorney Bill Rhodes told the Village Board that multiple bills pending in the Illinois legislature would significantly restrict local zoning and land-use authority if passed.
"There are more bills that will affect local government this year than ever before," Rhodes said, and outlined several provisions he said are in play: lowering minimum lot size to 2,500 square feet; requiring municipalities to allow up to four units on such lots; mandating accessory dwelling units without additional bulk standards or parking requirements;…
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