Dekalb, Illinois

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4th Nov 2025
Date Published
25th Feb 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Dekalb, IL

Largest Zones in Dekalb, IL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Dekalb in IL divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Dekalb, IL?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Dekalb, IL as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking44.33%8166.80
    Parking garage or lot44.33%8166.80
    Industrial18.38%3386.50
    Contractors office18.39%3388.91
    Hazardous materials handling or processing15.78%2907.03
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)18.38%3386.50
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction15.78%2907.03
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities18.38%3386.50
    Storage and warehouses19.60%3610.97
    Manufacturing18.38%3386.50
    General industrial18.38%3386.50
    Residential38.88%7162.81
    Two family dwelling2.56%471.15
    Dwellings (unspecified)18.75%3453.90
    Communal housing25.95%4780.30
    Mobile and floating homes14.57%2683.83
    Multi family dwelling17.71%3262.39
    Single family dwelling38.88%7162.81
    Mechanical45.55%8391.27
    Utility structures45.55%8391.27
    Agriculture18.38%3386.50
    Agricultural and hunting18.38%3386.50
    Other25.95%4780.30
    Signage1.22%224.47
    Accessory44.33%8166.80
    Multiple60.11%11075.10
    Uncategorized25.95%4780.30
    Retail18.39%3388.91
    Eating and drinking establishments0.01%2.41
    Restricted retail18.38%3386.50
    Professional services18.39%3388.91
    General retail18.39%3388.91
    Personal services18.39%3388.91
    Community18.38%3386.50
    Medical3.15%580.97
    Public, quasi-public, and government45.55%8391.27
    Schools and universities44.33%8166.80
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure18.38%3386.50
    Lodging4.18%770.07
    Bed & breakfast4.18%770.07
    Commercial19.60%3610.97
    Professional office18.38%3386.50
    General commercial18.39%3388.91
    Entertainment18.38%3386.50
    Automobile related uses18.38%3386.50
    Research and laboratory facilities19.60%3610.97