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Mercer County zoning board unanimously approves rezoning for Owen Adams' property
Summary
On Jan. 22, 2026 the Mercer County Zoning Board approved rezoning of parcel 12-12-28-200-003 (3092 75th Ave) owned by Owen Adams from AG-1 to R-1 to meet the ordinance's bulk requirements; the motion passed 4-0.
On Jan. 22, 2026, the Mercer County Zoning Board of Appeals approved a rezoning request for parcel 12-12-28-200-003, a property listed to Owen Adams at 3092 75th Ave, New Windsor, IL. The board voted unanimously to change the parcel's zoning designation from AG-1 to R-1 so the lot meets the bulk requirements of the county zoning ordinance.
The request was presented with attorney Eric Long representing the applicant. Bill Henry made the motion to rezone and Dan Schroeder seconded. The recorded vote was Bill Henry—yes; Shawn Butler—yes; Dan Schroeder—yes; Melissa Hodges—yes, and the motion passed. Zoning Enforcement Officer Matt Lower was present for the meeting but no additional conditions or implementation dates were specified in the minutes.
The rezoning results permit the property to conform with R-1 bulk standards under Mercer County zoning rules; the minutes do not record further discussion, staff conditions, or appeals. The board did not record any public comment on the item in the minutes.
