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Peoria City Council urges state to preserve local zoning authority, opposes BUILD preemption proposals
Summary
The Peoria City Council unanimously passed a resolution urging the Illinois General Assembly and governor to preserve municipal control over local zoning and development decisions, saying elements of the governor’s BUILD proposals would preempt local authority and harm neighborhood character.
The Peoria City Council voted unanimously April 14 to adopt a resolution urging state leaders to preserve local zoning authority in response to the governor’s ‘BUILD’ proposals, which would set statewide zoning standards, legalize ADUs and change parking and density rules.
City attorneys and staff told the council the package contains provisions that would preempt local codes. Corporation counsel noted that some bills drafted after the…
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