RS-3

Residential Single-Unit (Detached House) District

Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Primarily for detached single-family homes, with provisions for two-flats under specific conditions, maintaining the character of single-unit neighborhoods.

30 ft

Max Building Height

0.9

Floor Area Ratio

2,500 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

20 ft

Front Setback

Development Standards

Max Building Height 30 ft
Floor Area Ratio 0.9
Minimum Lot Size 2,500 sqft
Front Setback 20 ft
Rear Setback 35 ft
Side Setback 5 ft

Parking

2 spaces per unit for detached houses; 1.5 spaces per unit for two-flats, with exemptions for lots 33 feet or less in width without alley access.

Chicago Location

Permitted Uses

2 uses permitted in RS-3

Use Category
Detached House Residential
Two-flat (conditional) Residential

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