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MUNI CD-ACCESSORY DWELLINGS
Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that, 8 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a municipality shall, on any lot located in a residential zoning district that permits single-family dwellings, allow (1) on an area of not more than 2,500 square feet, at least one detached single-family dwelling unit; (2) on any lot with an area of more than 2,500 square feet and not more than 5,000 square feet, up to 4 dwelling units; (3) on any lot with an area of more than 5,000 squar…
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Amends the Illinois Municipal Code to require municipalities to allow accessory dwellings in residential zoning districts. Bill aligns with LWVIL's housing priority.