Des Plaines, Illinois

Last Reviewed
24th Oct 2025
Date Published
18th Mar 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Des Plaines, IL

Largest Zones in Des Plaines, IL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Des Plaines 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 Des Plaines, IL?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking17.20%2808.20
    Parking garage or lot17.20%2808.20
    Industrial18.21%2971.59
    Contractors office16.73%2731.39
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)16.73%2731.39
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities17.57%2867.36
    Storage and warehouses18.21%2971.59
    Manufacturing18.98%3097.74
    General industrial18.21%2971.59
    Residential63.57%10375.90
    Two family dwelling0.72%117.42
    Communal housing71.33%11643.62
    Mobile and floating homes0.38%62.81
    Multi family dwelling4.66%760.77
    Single family dwelling63.57%10375.90
    Mechanical20.56%3355.52
    Utility structures27.82%4541.00
    Communication towers20.56%3355.52
    Agriculture16.43%2682.06
    Agricultural and hunting16.43%2682.06
    Other91.86%14994.85
    Accessory91.71%14970.17
    Multiple91.86%14994.85
    Retail26.30%4293.04
    Eating and drinking establishments28.43%4640.18
    Restricted retail18.31%2988.36
    Professional services3.76%614.39
    General retail20.77%3389.97
    Personal services26.30%4293.04
    Community0.77%126.14
    Medical26.10%4260.54
    Public, quasi-public, and government73.24%11954.38
    Schools and universities90.12%14710.45
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure0.77%126.14
    Lodging3.93%641.75
    Bed & breakfast4.17%681.38
    Hotel/motel3.93%641.75
    Commercial18.21%2971.59
    Professional office29.93%4885.52
    General commercial1.71%278.94
    Entertainment27.82%4541.00
    Non-retail sales17.57%2867.36
    Automobile related uses18.88%3080.99
    Research and laboratory facilities18.21%2971.59