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River Forest, Illinois

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23rd Oct 2025
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Planning and Zoning for River Forest, IL

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in River Forest, Illinois?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Parking
    98.10%2744.30
    Parking garage or lot98.10%2744.30
    Industrial
    38.50%1076.89
    Contractors office3.93%109.99
    Hazardous materials handling or processing3.93%109.99
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)3.93%109.99
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities34.56%966.89
    Storage and warehouses38.50%1076.89
    Residential
    59.60%1667.41
    Dwellings (unspecified)2.34%65.50
    Communal housing92.88%2598.25
    Accessory dwelling unit38.19%1068.45
    Multi family dwelling3.63%101.55
    Single family dwelling59.60%1667.41
    Mechanical
    98.10%2744.30
    Utility structures98.10%2744.30
    Communication towers98.10%2744.30
    Agriculture
    3.93%109.99
    Agricultural and hunting3.93%109.99
    Other
    38.50%1076.89
    Accessory98.10%2744.30
    Multiple38.50%1076.89
    Retail
    38.50%1076.89
    Eating and drinking establishments3.93%109.99
    Restricted retail3.93%109.99
    Professional services3.93%109.99
    General retail3.93%109.99
    Personal services38.50%1076.89
    Community
    34.56%966.89
    Medical3.93%109.99
    Public, quasi-public, and government98.10%2744.30
    Schools and universities38.50%1076.89
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure34.56%966.89
    Lodging
    3.93%109.99
    Hotel/motel3.93%109.99
    Commercial
    3.93%109.99
    Professional office38.50%1076.89
    General commercial3.93%109.99
    Entertainment3.93%109.99
    Non-retail sales3.93%109.99
    Automobile related uses3.93%109.99
    Research and laboratory facilities3.93%109.99

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