Rockford, Illinois

Last Reviewed

6th Nov 2025

Date Published

1st Apr 2025

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Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
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City name

Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
Special uses
See code uses
Administrative uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Medical
Two Family Dwelling
Multi Family Dwelling
Dwellings (Unspecified)
Public Quasi-public and Government

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Rockford, IL

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Rockford, IL?

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

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Parking		4.61%	3023.36
	Parking garage or lot	4.61%	3023.36
Industrial		27.83%	18234.42
	Contractors office	27.83%	18234.42
	Hazardous materials handling or processing	14.34%	9392.66
	Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)	27.83%	18234.42
	Mining, excavation and resource extraction	17.19%	11265.38
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	27.83%	18234.42
	Storage and warehouses	27.83%	18234.42
	Manufacturing	27.83%	18234.42
	General industrial	27.83%	18234.42
Residential		59.73%	39132.99
	Two family dwelling	49.58%	32481.09
	Dwellings (unspecified)	4.61%	3023.36
	Communal housing	59.73%	39132.99
	Mobile and floating homes	59.73%	39132.99
	Multi family dwelling	9.30%	6095.96
	Single family dwelling	59.73%	39132.99
Mechanical		87.56%	57367.41
	Utility structures	87.56%	57367.41
	Communication towers	87.56%	57367.41
Agriculture		59.73%	39132.99
	Agricultural and hunting	59.73%	39132.99
Other		87.56%	57367.41
	Accessory	87.56%	57367.41
	Temporary uses	59.73%	39132.99
	Multiple	87.56%	57367.41
Retail		27.83%	18234.42
	Eating and drinking establishments	27.83%	18234.42
	Restricted retail	27.83%	18234.42
	Professional services	87.56%	57367.41
	General retail	27.83%	18234.42
	Personal services	27.83%	18234.42
Community		2.86%	1872.71
	Medical	87.56%	57367.41
	Public, quasi-public, and government	87.56%	57367.41
	Schools and universities	87.56%	57367.41
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	2.86%	1872.71
Lodging		59.73%	39132.99
	Bed & breakfast	59.73%	39132.99
Commercial		27.83%	18234.42
	Professional office	27.83%	18234.42
	Non-retail sales	27.83%	18234.42
	Automobile related uses	27.83%	18234.42