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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
ITEM TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM NUMBER: S.A.
Zoning Text Amendment
R-6 Multi-Family Dwelling Lot Size FILE NUMBER:
Ordinance No. 24-0-0034 COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: Oct. 14, 2024
COUNCIL AGENDA DATE:
STAFF REVIEW: Tom Dabareiner, AICP SIGNATURE A>
APPROVED BY CITY ADMINISTRATOR: Michael Guttman SIGNATURE
ITEM SUMMARY:
Staff has drafted an amendment to the Zoning Code that will reduce the minimum lot size required for
multi-family residential dwellings from 5,000 square feet per dwelling to 2,000 square feet per dwelling.
The current regulation of 5,000 square feet per dwelling limits the opportunity for more dense
residential developments and restricts the ability of developers to construct infill, multi-family
developments, such as apartments or condominiums. Staff has surveyed other communities for their
requirements for similar type developments and found that 2,000 square foot minimums per dwelling
unit is common in the general area. The setbacks required for a multi-family structure will remain the
same so the amount of greenspace used for dwellings will not be decreased as a result of the
proposed text amendment. No changes to the maximum height of structures is proposed either. The
minimum lot size per dwelling of 2,000 square feet is consistent with the City’s required minimum lot
size for senior housing in the same district.
At their October 1st meeting, members of the Plan Commission voted unanimously (4-0, with three
absent) in support of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.
ACTION PROPOSED:
Discuss and recommend approval of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
Attachments: Draft Ordinance
PC Report

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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0-0034
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF WEST CHICAGO - APPENDIX A, THE ZONING CODE
SECTION 9.7 RELATING TO LOT SIZES IN
THE R-6 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of West Chicago periodically reviews the text of the Zoning Code
for consistency with current trends in development and design; and
WHEREAS, the City’s lot size requirements in Section 9.7-2(A) of the Zoning Code
stipulates a lot to have an area of at least 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit for a multi-family
dwelling structure; and
WHEREAS, this requirement limits the opportunity for more dense residential develop-
ments and restricts the ability of developers to construct infill, multi-family developments, such
as apartments or condominiums; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes it is in the best interest of the City to amend the
Zoning Code to allow more housing opportunities for residents; and
WHEREAS, Notice of Public Hearing on said zoning text amendment was published in
the Daily Herald on or about September 16, 2024, as required by the ordinances of the City of
West Chicago and the statutes of the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was conducted by the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of
Appeals of the City of West Chicago on October 1, 2024 pursuant to said Notice; and
WHEREAS, at the Public Hearing all interested parties had an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the corporate authorities of the City of West Chicago have received the
recommendation of the Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals which contains specific
findings of fact, pursuant to Recommendation No. 24-RC-0012, a copy of which is attached hereto
as Exhibit “A” which is, by this reference, made a part hereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of West Chi-
cago, Du Page County, Illinois, in regular session assembled, as follows:
Section 1. That Section 9.7-2 (A)(3) — Lot and building requirements, of Article IX, Ap-
pendix A, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago be amended as follows:
“(3) Multi-family — Five two thousand (5,0002,000) square feet (per dwelling unit).”
Section 2. That all ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict with the pro-
visions of this Ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict, expressly repealed.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
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PASSED this day of , 20
Alderman D. Beebe Alderman L. Chassee
Alderman J. Sheahan Alderman H. Brown
Alderman A. Hallett Alderman C. Dettmann
Alderman M. Birch Ferguson Alderman S. Dimas
Alderman J. Smith, Jr. Alderman C. Swiatek
Alderman R. Stout Alderman J. Short
Alderman J. Morano Alderman J. Banas
APPROVED as to form:
City Attorney
APPROVED this day of , 20
Mayor Ruben Pineda
ATTEST:
Executive Office Manager Valeria Perez
PUBLISHED:
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EXHIBIT “A”
RECOMMENDATION # 24-RC-0012
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
SUBJECT: PC 24-14
Proposed Zoning Text Amendment to Section 9.7-2(C) of Appendix A (the Zon-
ing Code), of the Code of Ordinances of the City of West Chicago.
DATE: October 1, 2024
DECISION: The motion to recommend approval of the proposed amendment was approved by
a vote of four (4) “yes” and zero (0) “no”.
RECOMMENDATION:
After a review of the proposed Zoning Text Amendment as presented, the Plan Commis-
sion/Zoning Board of Appeals finds that the proposed Amendment does not pose a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the community. It is the Commission’s opinion that the proposed
Amendment will be beneficial to the City of West Chicago.
The Amendment is in keeping with the purpose of the Zoning Code and the Comprehensive
Plan. The Plan Commission is of the opinion that the proposed amendments will protect, pro-
mote, and improve the public health, safety, morals, convenience, order, appearance, prosperity
and the general welfare of the citizens of West Chicago community.
Respectfully submitted,
David Kasprak
Vice Chairperson
VOTE:
For Against Abstain Absent
Henkin Laimins
Billingsley Banasiak
Kasprak Slattery
Terrazas
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