Chicago loosens granny flat rules, still lags California – Illinois Policy

City leaders recently approved an ordinance expanding the areas where granny flats, basement apartments and converted garages can be built. Now in addition to the pilot areas established in 2021, units can be built in commercial areas and multi-unit residential areas without special permission.
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The Craw
7 months ago

“Chicago aldermen should agree to let their single-family zones create these units, AND ILLINOIS SHOULD ADOPT CALIFORNIA’S CHANGES TO MAKE BUILDING THEM MORE VIABLE.” (Emphasis added.) 1) California has a well documented problem with illegals living in overcrowded situations like illegally converted garages. The granny flat legislation merely accepts and codifies these violations of existing zoning law. It’s yet another example of leftists re-defining terms to make a problem magically disappear. Thus, it makes it easier for illegals to remain in California and the U.S. California’s usefulness as a role model for the rest of us is dubious at best.… Read more »

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