Evanston, Illinois

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3rd Nov 2025
Date Published
9th Sep 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Evanston, IL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Evanston, IL?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking10.79%982.42
    Parking garage or lot10.79%982.42
    Industrial2.95%269.03
    Contractors office6.51%592.48
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)0.14%12.77
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities2.33%211.96
    Storage and warehouses2.95%269.03
    Manufacturing2.95%269.03
    General industrial2.95%269.03
    Residential71.61%6521.46
    Two family dwelling59.41%5410.40
    Dwellings (unspecified)19.48%1773.56
    Communal housing79.34%7224.82
    Multi family dwelling23.07%2100.79
    Single family dwelling71.61%6521.46
    Mechanical2.40%218.81
    Utility structures84.43%7688.42
    Communication towers2.40%218.81
    Agriculture12.48%1136.16
    Agricultural and hunting12.48%1136.16
    Other97.84%8909.83
    Accessory77.91%7095.03
    Temporary uses0.64%58.18
    Multiple97.84%8909.83
    Retail8.45%769.73
    Eating and drinking establishments11.53%1049.73
    Professional services8.38%762.88
    General retail8.45%769.73
    Community2.95%269.03
    Medical2.97%270.38
    Public, quasi-public, and government97.88%8912.82
    Schools and universities95.04%8654.92
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure2.95%269.03
    Lodging22.85%2080.78
    Bed & breakfast71.34%6496.07
    Hotel/motel22.85%2080.78
    Commercial4.03%367.30
    Professional office17.66%1608.44
    General commercial6.49%591.18
    Entertainment8.47%771.56
    Non-retail sales6.75%614.58
    Automobile related uses5.60%509.86
    Research and laboratory facilities4.03%367.30

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