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South Chicago Heights approves zoning amendment tightening daycare location rules
Summary
The Board of Trustees voted 5-0 on March 2 to amend Chapter 4 of the village zoning code to add or clarify location restrictions on daycare uses. Trustees said the ordinance changes were adopted without opposition.
Mayor Terry Matthews said the board adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 4 of the village zoning code to place additional location restrictions on daycare uses.
The measure, Ordinance 2026-ORD-7, was presented by Mayor Matthews and approved on a 5-0 roll call vote after Trustee Eric Stanton moved to approve and Trustee Rose Ann Diederich seconded. The roll call recorded Ayes: Trustees Ross, Bosco, Marrufo, Stanton and Diederich; no Nays and one absent (Trustee Crudup).
The ordinance text was described on the agenda as an amendment to Chapter 4 regarding location restrictions on daycare uses; the record does not specify revised setback distances, density limits or other numeric changes. The board took formal action to adopt the ordinance during the regular meeting and no public comment was recorded on the item.
The ordinance becomes part of the village zoning code; the board did not attach a separate timetable or effective date in the meeting record. The board also approved other zoning-related items at the same meeting, including a special-use permit for a daycare at 2719-2725 Chicago Road.
