A person who can afford to develop a second housing unit "can probably afford a $600 special use permit," Pratt said. She also said the zoning board process would provide transparency for neighbors.

The Common Council narrowly approved an ordinance focusing on accessory dwelling units, or ADUs. They're sometimes called "granny flats." ...

The City Council Zoning Committee advanced a proposal to legalize so-called "granny flats" citywide, allowing Chicago homeowners to build basement, attic, garage, and coach house apartments on their ...