Woodridge R-1 / R-2 / R-3
accessory buildings.
Woodridge regulates detached accessory structures by height, lot coverage, rear-yard coverage, and minimum distance from lot lines.
Plain English
Detached accessory structures must comply with the applicable district height and bulk limits and may not be located in an easement. They must generally be at least 3 feet from rear and interior side lot lines.
All detached accessory structures in a rear yard may cumulatively cover no more than 40% of the required rear yard. Accessory structures are not allowed in a required front or exterior side yard except as expressly permitted by the encroachment table.
Numbers Pre-Flight checks
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rear-yard aggregate coverage | 40% maximum | Sec. 9-3-3 |
| Rear / interior side setback | 3 ft minimum | Sec. 9-3-3 |
| Height | Per applicable R district | Sec. 9-3-3 |
Official source
Village of Woodridge Zoning Code · Sec. 9-3-3Effective / last checked: April 17, 2024
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