Essex, Illinois

Last Reviewed
7th Nov 2025
Date Published
12th Sep 2014

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Planning and Zoning for Essex, IL

Largest Zones in Essex, IL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Essex 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 Essex, IL?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking1.90%53.58
    Parking garage or lot1.90%53.58
    Industrial51.30%1449.79
    Contractors office1.90%53.58
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.90%53.58
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction1.90%53.58
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities53.19%1503.37
    Storage and warehouses1.90%53.58
    General industrial51.30%1449.79
    Residential82.94%2343.94
    Communal housing31.64%894.15
    Multi family dwelling0.07%2.03
    Single family dwelling82.94%2343.94
    Mechanical53.19%1503.37
    Utility structures53.19%1503.37
    Agriculture85.94%2428.83
    Agricultural and hunting85.94%2428.83
    Other53.19%1503.37
    Accessory84.83%2397.52
    Multiple53.19%1503.37
    Retail1.90%53.58
    Eating and drinking establishments1.90%53.58
    Restricted retail1.90%53.58
    Professional services1.90%53.58
    General retail54.30%1534.68
    Personal services1.90%53.58
    Community84.83%2397.52
    Medical33.53%947.73
    Public, quasi-public, and government84.83%2397.52
    Schools and universities84.83%2397.52
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure84.83%2397.52
    Lodging31.64%894.15
    Bed & breakfast31.64%894.15
    Commercial1.90%53.58
    Professional office1.90%53.58
    General commercial1.90%53.58
    Non-retail sales51.30%1449.79
    Automobile related uses1.90%53.58