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Cary mayor warns proposed state "new build" act would strip local zoning control, urges residents to contact lawmakers
Summary
Mayor told the Village of Cary meeting that the governor's proposed "new build" act could remove local residential zoning authority, allow multiunit buildings by right, and shift burdens onto village services; he urged residents to contact state legislators and said local officials are engaging with the governor's office and lawmakers.
The mayor of Cary warned residents at the May 19 meeting that a governor-proposed measure he referred to as the "new build" act could remove local control over residential zoning and urged community members to contact state lawmakers who the mayor said oppose the proposal.
"If your neighbor decides to sell their house to a developer, a developer by right could build a 6 story, 8 unit complex without any public input, without any village input," the mayor said, describing what he said could happen under the proposal. He said such changes would place additional strain on local utilities and wastewater systems and could allow multiunit buildings with no local review of parking or other neighborhood impacts.
The mayor asked residents to contact state Senator Wilcox and Representative Reich, saying both lawmakers were opposing the proposal and that the village is working with the governor's office and municipal groups to pursue solutions. "We are actively working with the governor's office to try to come to some solutions that would be best for everybody," he said, and encouraged residents to stay involved in outreach to legislators.
The mayor framed the issue as a significant change to municipal authority: "If this passes, this board will have absolutely no control over what goes on in our residential zoning districts." He added that Cary and other municipal leaders are seeking alternatives through the Illinois Municipal League and direct discussions with state officials.
No formal action or vote on the matter occurred at the meeting; the mayor said the village will continue outreach and dialogue with residents and lawmakers.
