Land Use & Zoning

In Illinois, which entity typically has the authority to grant a special use permit for a home occupation in a residential zone?

AThe Illinois Department of Commerce
BThe local zoning board or city council✓ Correct
CIDFPR
DThe county recorder

Explanation

Special use permits (also called conditional use permits) are granted by local government bodies—typically the zoning board of appeals or city/village council. These permits allow uses that are not automatically permitted in a zone but may be appropriate under specific conditions. They are administered at the local level, not by state agencies.

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