Waukegan, Illinois

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3rd Nov 2025
Date Published
5th Dec 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Waukegan, IL

Largest Zones in Waukegan, IL

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

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Industrial17.65%4301.86
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)17.65%4301.86
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities11.33%2762.59
    Storage and warehouses17.65%4301.86
    Manufacturing20.17%4916.27
    General industrial17.65%4301.86
    Residential45.91%11191.51
    Two family dwelling42.91%10459.69
    Dwellings (unspecified)23.42%5708.84
    Communal housing45.57%11107.96
    Multi family dwelling22.31%5439.45
    Single family dwelling45.91%11191.51
    Mechanical91.86%22391.81
    Utility structures91.86%22391.81
    Communication towers91.86%22391.81
    Agriculture41.53%10123.45
    Agricultural and hunting41.53%10123.45
    Other91.86%22391.81
    Accessory48.43%11805.92
    Multiple91.86%22391.81
    Retail9.18%2237.22
    Eating and drinking establishments20.51%4999.82
    Restricted retail12.89%3142.01
    Professional services2.52%614.41
    General retail9.18%2237.22
    Personal services9.18%2237.22
    Community11.78%2872.61
    Medical6.31%1539.27
    Public, quasi-public, and government80.52%19629.21
    Schools and universities64.97%15838.39
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure11.78%2872.61
    Lodging8.83%2153.68
    Bed & breakfast45.91%11191.51
    Hotel/motel8.83%2153.68
    Commercial17.65%4301.86
    Professional office19.06%4646.88
    General commercial1.11%269.39
    Entertainment34.61%8437.70
    Automobile related uses11.78%2872.61
    Research and laboratory facilities17.65%4301.86