Lake Forest, Illinois

Last Reviewed
1st Nov 2025
Date Published
10th Oct 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Lake Forest, IL

Largest Zones in Lake Forest, IL

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, IL?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking3.86%766.53
    Parking garage or lot3.86%766.53
    Industrial79.70%15815.01
    Contractors office1.21%240.64
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.21%240.64
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction79.70%15815.01
    Residential79.78%15829.36
    Two family dwelling1.63%323.20
    Dwellings (unspecified)80.99%16070.01
    Communal housing0.07%14.36
    Accessory dwelling unit50.82%10083.07
    Multi family dwelling21.56%4278.31
    Single family dwelling79.78%15829.36
    Mechanical94.87%18823.98
    Utility structures94.87%18823.98
    Agriculture94.25%18700.58
    Agricultural and hunting94.25%18700.58
    Other97.46%19338.61
    Signage2.99%592.43
    Accessory97.85%19416.41
    Multiple97.46%19338.61
    Retail4.20%833.07
    Eating and drinking establishments4.20%833.07
    Restricted retail4.20%833.07
    Professional services4.52%896.51
    General retail4.52%896.51
    Personal services4.20%833.07
    Community4.77%946.15
    Medical1.29%255.00
    Public, quasi-public, and government97.85%19416.41
    Schools and universities83.98%16662.44
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure4.77%946.15
    Lodging1.21%240.64
    Hotel/motel1.21%240.64
    Commercial4.52%896.51
    Professional office4.59%910.87
    General commercial1.21%240.64
    Entertainment4.20%833.07
    Non-retail sales0.88%174.10
    Automobile related uses0.88%174.10
    Research and laboratory facilities4.52%896.51