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Appeals board approves additional use to allow accessory dwelling unit

DuPage County Board of Appeals · August 18, 2026

Summary

The DuPage County Board of Appeals voted to approve an additional use allowing conversion of an existing detached accessory building into an accessory dwelling unit with an interior side setback under 10 feet.

The board approved the County Board of Appeals recommendation to permit an additional use allowing an existing detached accessory building to be used as an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) with an interior side setback under 10 feet.

Chair Deborah Martinez called for a motion and a second, and the board recorded the customary voice vote in favor. Staff had presented the recommendation and packet materials supported the approval.

The decision permits the property owner to pursue permitting for the ADU consistent with county code and any applicable permit conditions.

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