Bill Text: IL HB4213 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: 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.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Introduced) 2024-04-12 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah [HB4213 Detail]

Download: Illinois-2023-HB4213-Introduced.html

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103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY State of Illinois 2023 and 2024 HB4213 Introduced , by Rep. Kam Buckner SYNOPSIS AS INTRODUCED:
New Act
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.
LRB103 34314 AWJ 64142 b
A BILL FOR
HB4213 LRB103 34314 AWJ 64142 b
AN ACT concerning local government.
Be it enacted by the People of the State of Illinois,
represented in the General Assembly:
Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the Local
Accessory Dwelling Unit Act.
Section 5. Definitions. As used in this Act:
"Accessory dwelling unit" means an attached or a detached
residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent
living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a
lot with a proposed or existing primary residence and must
include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the
single-family or multifamily dwelling it is or will be
situated. "Accessory dwelling unit" includes, but is not
limited to:
(1) An efficiency unit.
(2) A manufactured home, as that term is defined in
paragraph (53) of subsection (a) of Section 9-102 of the
Uniform Commercial Code.
"Efficiency unit" means a unit for occupancy by no more
than 2 persons which has a minimum floor area of 150 square
feet and may also have a partial kitchen or bathroom
facilities.

HB4213 - 2 - LRB103 34314 AWJ 64142 b
Section 10. Regulation of accessory dwelling units.
(a) A unit of local government may not prohibit the
building or usage of accessory dwelling units in the unit of
local government.
(b) 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.