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Westmont rezones 735 North Cass to manufacturing after planning commission split

Village Board of Westmont · March 5, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a zoning map amendment to rezone 735 North Cass from the O research district to M manufacturing. Planning & Zoning recommended approval 4‑1; the board discussed inspection and parking consequences for allowing broader manufacturing uses in a building built in 1978.

The Village Board voted March 5 to rezone 735 North Cass from the O research district to M manufacturing, a change petitioned by the contract purchaser to broaden the range of permissible tenants for a 1978 building.

Director Henterfine explained the structure is currently configured for offices but that market demand favors different uses; Planning & Zoning recommended approval on a 4‑1 vote, with the dissenting commissioner concerned…

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