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Commission recommends zoning change to let Scott’s Customs continue indoor classic-car restorations

Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission · April 7, 2026
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Summary

The commission unanimously recommended approval of petition 06-26 to amend the ARC overlay to allow the restoration of classic or antique vehicles (defined as more than 25 years old) provided work and storage remain entirely indoors and no outdoor storage of inoperable vehicles or parts occurs.

The Elgin Planning and Zoning Commission on April 6 unanimously recommended approval of petition 06-26, a text amendment to the Arterial Road Corridor (ARC) overlay that would allow motor-vehicle repair uses limited to the restoration of classic and antique vehicles in specified circumstances.

Staff explained the change is intended to distinguish restoration shops—which typically service fewer vehicles, keep…

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