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Michael Rein
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There are a few “good” things in Housing Bills being proposed in Illinois, however, in my opinion, many of the proposals are bat s_hi_, CRAZY.
Considering in towns like Cary, Crystal Lake, Lake Zurich and other similar towns a typical single family homesite is often 60 – 75 feet wide by 125-150 feet deep, that would mean if a house burns down or is a tear town, or if there is an empty lot in the neighborhood, by “right” the state zoning would override the local zoning and someone could build a 2-8 unit apartment/condo building right in the middle of a single family neighborhood.
Then, in my opinion, there are INSANE proposals to have no, or to typically reduce the required on-site parking.
Again, in my opinion (and experience), if anything, we need to increase the required on-site parking.
The so-called Governor Pritzker recently did a game show scenario with a group in an attempt to defend these proposed bills. He read questions and panelists, then held up paddles with true or false on them.
One of the questions went something like this “Multi-family housing next to single-family housing decreases the value of the single-family home, he was laughing while he read this question as if everyone should know this is simply not true, and the panelists raised their “false” sign panels.
I am of the opinion that anyone with half a brain would come to the opposite conclusion.
Illinois government has little credibility, giving them control of local zoning would, in my opinoin be a HUGE MISTAKE.
Shame on the Realtor Organization for supporting these bills.
It’s sad to have a governor who goes to bed every night and dreams about coming up with yet another idea to diminish the quality of life for Illinoisians.
HB5626, SB 4060 & SB4064 If you don’t know who your State Representative/Senator is, you may wish to research this and contact them to express your concerns.
Your generational wealth may depend on it….
[Bill description follows.]
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 square feet and not more than 7,500 square feet, up to 6 dwelling units; and (4) on any lot with an area of more than 7,500 square feet, up to 8 dwelling units, including cottage clusters.
Provides that each municipality shall permit accessory dwelling units in all zoning districts that permit single-family dwellings without additional requirements for lot size, setbacks, aesthetic requirements, design review requirements, frontage, space limitations, or other controls beyond those required for single-family dwelling units without an accessory dwelling unit.
Provides that, if a municipality fails to complete its plan review within the deadlines established under the provisions, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party plan reviewer.
Provides that, if a municipality fails to conduct a required inspection within 2 business days, then the applicant may retain a qualified third-party inspector.
Provides that municipalities authorized to levy impact fees must calculate fees using the statewide formula structure issued by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, the corporate authorities of a municipality shall not establish minimum automobile parking requirements for (A) residential dwellings of less than 1,500 square feet; (B) affordable housing projects under the Illinois Affordable Housing Act; (C) assisted living establishments; (D) ground level nonresidential spaces in mixed-use buildings; or (E) buildings undergoing a change of use from nonresidential to residential. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no building code adopted by a county or municipality may prohibit residential buildings from having a single stairway serving as an exit for all units if the building satisfies specified requirements.
Limits home rule powers. Makes other changes.
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