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Commissioners approve rezoning for Oak Ridge Estates to permit small glamping resort
Summary
The board adopted Ordinance O 2026-02 to rezone three Oak Ridge Estates parcels from AG‑FAA to Rural‑10, enabling a low‑density cabin and glamping development on 30 acres; applicants said RU‑10 allows up to 42 units but they expect to build fewer.
Kane County commissioners on Feb. 24 adopted Ordinance O 2026-02 to rezone parcels 258‑4, 258‑5 and 258‑7 in the Oak Ridge Estates Rural Unimproved Subdivision from AG‑FAA to Rural‑10, clearing the way for a low‑density, year‑round cabin and glamping resort on a combined 30 acres in the Long Valley Junction area.
Applicant representative Jeremy Hardman told the commission that RU‑10 "would allow for a total of 42 units on the 30‑acres, but they would likely keep that below what is allowed," and said the owners are exploring a small restaurant and a convenience store/gift shop. The ordinance change alters allowable uses and density; Hardman said the applicants intend to limit development below the maximum RU‑10 allowance.
The commission adopted the ordinance in a recorded vote, with Commissioners Brown, Kubeja (online) and Meyeres voting in favor. Commissioner Celeste Meyeres made the motion to adopt Ordinance O 2026‑02. The action eliminates the property’s Agricultural‑FAA zoning designation and establishes Rural‑10 zoning for the three parcels.
The change shifts planning and development rules that apply to the parcels; county staff will follow standard development review and permitting procedures before any site work or buildings are authorized. The commission did not specify a final unit count, instead approving the zoning change that permits the project under Rural‑10 standards.
