EXISTING HOUSE with front loading garage

1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5380
F: 847.397.5371
desplaines.org
Parking area in front of a garage
o Max 30” to each side of the overhead door(s)
o Extends 20’ from doors
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Driveway taper from parking area towards street/alley
o Narrows 1’ for every 2’ towards street/alley
o Continues until 12’ wide
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Distance from side property line
o At least 2’
 Exception made if needed for
10’ minimum driveway width
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Parking area in rear yard with or without a garage
o The width of the driveway plus 8’6” parking area
o Maximum width 20’6”
(12’ driveway plus 8’6” parking)
o Maximum depth 20’
o Separated from any patio by 3’
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Driveway width
o Maximum 12’
o Minimum 10’
EXISTING HOUSE
with front loading
garage
DRIVEWAY
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EXISTING HOUSE
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5366
desplaines.org
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Side-loading garage
o Parking area complies with above
o Driveway width is 12’ at a
point 12’6” from edge of garage door
DRIVEWAY WIDTH
MIN. 10’-MAX. 12’
PUBLIC SIDEWALK
CITY’S
RIGHT OF
WAY
CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY
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Apron
o Same width as driveway at property line/sidewalk
o Not less than 25’ from any street corner
o Straight 3’ flare on each side
 Exception made to stay 3’ away from
hydrants, streetlights, utility poles, etc.
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Patio
o Not allowed in required front
or side yard setbacks
o Maximum depth of 25’ from primary structure
o Minimum 3’ separation from driveway
 Exception made for 3’ wide
perpendicular connection to driveway
DRIVEWAY
MAX. DEPTH OF
25’0” FROM
HOUSE
1420 Miner Street
Des Plaines, IL 60016
P: 847.391.5366
desplaines.org
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Parking pad in front yard
o Property does not have alley access
 Property does not have room for
2-car garage (20’X20’) without
variations
 Property is on street with parking
prohibited on at least on side
 Driveway complies with page 1
 Apron complies with page 2
 Parking pad next to driveway 8’6” wide
 Parking pad next to driveway 20’ deep
 Parking pad narrows 1’ for every 2’
towards street
 Driveway and parking pad are made
of alternate semi-pervious materials
 Eco-block
 Porous AC paving
 Brick pavers
Private sidewalk
o Maximum 3’ wide
o Minimum 3’ separation from driveway
 Exception made for perpendicular
connection to driveway
ONE CAR
GARAGE
EXISTING HOUSE
No room for two
car garage
No access to alley
CITY’S RIGHT OF WAY
Variations
o Available for unique situation with a hardship; process is a Minor Zoning Variation