Accessory Structures in Skokie, IL (2026)
1 verified accessory structures rules for Skokie, Illinois, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Shed & Carport Rules
The Village of Skokie caps accessory buildings and sheds at one story or 15 feet, limits their footprint to 30% of the rear yard, and bars them from front and side yards or within 60 feet of the front lot line. A Zoning Official can order noncompliant structures vacated.
Skokie Accessory Building and Shed Rules
Some RestrictionsSkokie Village Code § 118-60
(a)Accessory classifications in districts.(1)Accessory structures shall be allowed in all districts, except those structures specifically prohibited.(2)Accessory buildings and uses are allowed only in residential zoning districts. (b)Maximum height. An accessory building cannot exceed 1 story or 15' in height. The distance from grade to the top of eave or to the top of the highest point on a fl...
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