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Locate properties in Chicago based on type and zoning district video
Many people use Chicago Cityscape to locate properties in specific community areas and ZIP codes that are of a given type (say, vacant or two-flat) and in a given zoning district (say, RT-4, which allows a three-flat on most lots). This video demonstrates how to use our tools to find those properties in less than 3 minutes.
Property Finder, Zoning - Last updated 05/05/2021
Transit-served location and TOD explained
Chicago's zoning code has provisions to reduce parking requirements and increase density allowance in certain areas based on proximity to transit.
Due diligence, Property research, Zoning, Address Snapshot - Last updated 05/05/2021
How our value add filters work
Chicago Cityscape has two filters that locate properties in Chicago that may be "value add" opportunities for adding more apartments: A multi-family building has enough zoning capacity for one or more units to be added, and a single-detached house is in a multi-family zoning district and can be converted, expanded, or replaced.
Property Finder, Zoning - Last updated 06/02/2021
How to build an ADU outside a Chicago pilot area
Even if your property is not within a pilot area, it may still be possible to build an ADU through the normal zoning channel. This article will also discuss "unused zoning capacity", which is the combination of zoning regulations that allows additional dwelling units to be built on a property.
Property research, Zoning, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) - Last updated 05/05/2021