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Zoning reform stalls in Forest Park

Josh Vanderberg

05 May 2025 • 1 min read

The proposed reforms would increase the allowed lot coverage in denser residential districts and legalize two flats in areas where they are already grandfathered in.

Why have residential zoning code updates been stalled? - Forest Park Review
Six months after it was introduced to the village council, amendments to the residential zoning code remain stalled.
Forest Park ReviewJessica Mordacq

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