R-3

Residential Multiple-Family District

Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois

The R-3 district is intended to provide opportunities for the development of attractive living environments at densities greater than permitted in other residential districts, encouraging high-density development of affordable single-family and multiple-family housing types for both owner and renter occupants.

35 ft

Max Building Height

6,000 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

20 ft

Front Setback

10 ft

Rear Setback

Development Standards

Max Building Height 35 ft
Minimum Lot Size 6,000 sqft
Front Setback 20 ft
Rear Setback 10 ft
Side Setback 6 ft

Parking

One and one-half spaces per dwelling unit for apartment buildings.

Rockford Location

Permitted Uses

10 uses permitted in R-3

Use Category
Churches and similar religious institutions Civic
Public parks and recreational facilities Civic
Public schools, parochial schools, kindergartens Civic
Developer's project office and sales office Commercial
Public parks and recreational facilities Recreational
Boardinghouses and rooming houses Residential
Duplex and single-family attached dwellings Residential
Multiple-family dwellings and dwelling groups Residential
Residential facilities Residential
Residential homes Residential

Need a Zoning Variance in Rockford?

Navigating R-3 requirements? Connect with a local land use attorney who understands Rockford's zoning code to discuss your parcel and development plans.