313 Forest Ave
Current Zoning
Proposed Zoning
ZONING STANDARDS COMPARISON
Review how proposed zoning changes compare to current standards for this property. Items marked Changed indicate a proposed difference from current standards.
NOTE: The proposed changes are subject to modification through the Plan Commission public hearing process and the Village Board's review and consideration.
Bulk Standards
Minimum Setbacks
Dwelling Units
PROPOSED
Dwelling Units Allowed: Allow up to four units per zoning lot as permitted uses in the N-1 and N-2 Districts as long as one dwelling unit is in a principal building. ADUs should count as part of the total number of dwelling units on a zoning lot.
UNDER CONSIDERATION
Transit-focused Dwelling Unit Bonus: Allow up to six units per zoning lot as a Special Use in the N-1 and N-2 Districts in locations within one-quarter mile walking distance of a major transit stop that are located on zoning lots that are 5,000 square feet or greater.
UNDER CONSIDERATION
Affordable Dwelling Unit Bonus: Allow up to six units per zoning lot as a Special Use in the N-1 and N-2 Districts on zoning lots that are 5,000 square feet or greater when at least two of the units on the lot are affordable housing that are reserved for households earning less than 80 percent of area median income (AMI) for renter-occupied units or less than 120 percent of area median income for owner-occupied units.
Parking
Effective June 1, 2026, the People Over Parking Act requires all Illinois municipalities to eliminate off-street parking requirements for uses located within transit-served areas. Much of Oak Park is affected by this requirement. .
Historic Preservation
The proposed changes to the zoning standards will have no impact on historic designations and regulations.
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