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Skokie R-2 / R-3 / R-4
bulk standards.
Skokie sets lot area, width, yards, coverage, height, and FAR for its R-2, R-3, and R-4 residence districts.
Plain English
R-2 and R-3 are single-family districts with smaller lots than R-1; R-3 also permits two-family and townhouse housing. R-4 permits multifamily housing.
Front yards are generally 25 feet. Rear yards are 30 feet or 20% of lot depth, whichever is less, with a 5-foot corner-lot exception.
Numbers Pre-Flight checks
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| R-2 lot area / width | 4,800 sq ft / 40 ft | Sec. 118-125 |
| R-2 front / side / rear | 25 ft / 4 ft each (7 ft over 70 ft width) / 30 ft or 20% depth | Sec. 118-125 |
| R-2 height / coverage / FAR | 26–30 ft / 40% / 0.6 | Sec. 118-125 |
| R-3 lot area / width | 4,800 sq ft detached / 40 ft | Sec. 118-126 |
| R-3 front / side / rear | 25 ft / 4 ft each / 30 ft or 20% depth | Sec. 118-126 |
| R-3 height / coverage | 32 ft / 40% | Sec. 118-126 |
| R-4 detached lot / width | 4,800 sq ft / 40 ft | Sec. 118-127 |
| R-4 height / coverage | 32 ft or 2 stories / 40% | Sec. 118-127 |
Official source
Village of Skokie Zoning Code · Secs. 118-125 to 118-127Effective / last checked: June 2026
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