HB1709 & HB1813 legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)!!!
Rep. Buckner (Chicago-south lakefront) and Rep. Bob Rita (Blue Island) both filed separate bills that would legalize ADUs statewide. They have similar language and are both based off of Rep. Robyn Gabel's 2020 ADU bill that went nowhere. Below is the synopsis of Buckner's bill
Creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act. Defines terms. Provides that a unit of local government may not prohibit the building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of local government. Provides that a unit of local government may provide reasonable regulations relating to the size and location of accessory dwelling units similar to other accessory structures unless a regulation would have the effect of prohibiting accessory dwelling units. Limits home rule powers. Effective immediately.
Legalizing ADUs is one of our primary goals this session. We'll keep you updated on how these two bills eventually merge.