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A Monee Township truck terminal received approval from Will County’s Land Use & Development Committee Thursday despite concerns about its proximity to residential areas. The committee voted 5-1 to approve both a map amendment and special use permit for the facility on vacant land near the Amazon distribution center on West Monee-Manhattan Road. The project…

Committee Approves Minor Subdivision to Correct Illegal Land Division: The Land Use and Development Committee unanimously approved a minor subdivision plat for the Crown Holm Family Trust in Lockport Township, correcting an illegal land division performed by a previous owner about five years ago. Current owner Robert Crown discovered the issue when applying for a…

JOLIET — Will County officials are considering revisions to zoning regulations that would allow larger accessory dwelling units (ADUs), potentially expanding housing options in the county while addressing concerns about current size limitations. During Thursday’s Land Use and Development Committee meeting, staff presented proposed changes to ADU regulations that would modify the current requirement that…

JOLIET — A Will County resident appeared before the Land Use and Development Committee Thursday urging officials to modify zoning codes to prohibit motocross tracks in residential neighborhoods, citing an ongoing dispute with neighbors who constructed a track spanning four properties. Michael Richter, accompanied by his wife Kristen, told committee members that neighbors in the…

JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee voted Thursday to approve a special use permit for a truck terminal in New Lenox Township, after the applicant made modifications to address traffic safety concerns that had previously led to a denial recommendation. The committee voted 5-1 to approve the special use permit for…

JOLIET — The Will County Land Use and Development Committee approved two commercial solar energy projects Thursday, advancing the proposals to the full county board for final consideration despite concerns about the loss of agricultural land. In a 5-1 vote, the committee approved Jacob O Farms LLC’s request for a special use permit for a…

The Will County Land Use and Development Committee approved two commercial solar energy projects Wednesday despite objections from the Village of Manhattan regarding one of the proposals. In a 6-1 vote, committee members approved a special use permit for Gene LP’s plans to construct two adjacent 5-megawatt solar facilities on property near the southeast corner…

Will County’s Land Use and Development Committee is considering changes to its accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations that could provide more flexibility for homeowners looking to create additional living spaces on their properties. During Wednesday’s meeting, committee members discussed potentially easing the current size restrictions, which limit ADUs to either 49% of the principal dwelling’s…

Will County officials are struggling to establish clear regulations for “tiny homes,” with committee members expressing confusion over terminology and appropriate standards during Wednesday’s Land Use and Development Committee meeting. Planning staff informed the committee that under Illinois statutes, mobile structures marketed as tiny homes are classified as recreational vehicles that must be registered with…