‘Granny flats’ are illegal to build in most of Chicago —and political gridlock is keeping it that way. – Illinois Answers Project

‘Granny flats’ are illegal to build in most of Chicago —and political gridlock is keeping it that way. – Illinois Answers Project

Many City Council members remain skeptical of Accessory Dwelling Units legalization, wary of any move that would limit their ability to guide new development in their wards.  That’s one reason why a proposal to legalize the units citywide has been sitting on the shelf for more than a year.