Zoning Code

The City of Oak Forest Zoning Code and Zoning Map were approved in 2014. The Zoning Code regulates land use, lot size, landscaping, parking and other development related requirements, as well as procedures to request zoning relief from the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. The Zoning Map (see below) illustrates the zoning districts described in the Zoning Code.
 
The Community Development Department is responsible for reviewing projects for compliance with the Zoning Code and amended as directed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. For development requirements visit the Zoning Applications page.

Zoning Code


Article 1 - Title and Purpose
 
Article 2 - Zoning Districts
 
Article 3 - Single Family Residential Districts (R1, R2, R3, R4)
 
Article 4 - Multi-family Residential Districts (R5, R6)
 
Article 5 - Commercial Districts (C1, C2, C3)
 
Article 6 - Office District (O1)
 
Article 7 - Industrial District (I1)
 
Article 8 - Special Districts 
 
Article 9 - General Applicability

Part 1-A - Accessory Structures and Uses
Part 1-B - Parking and Loading
Part 1-C - Signs
Part 1-D - Buffers and Landscaping
 Part 2 - Supplemental Regulations for Particular Uses
201 - Personal Wireless Services (Towers, Antennas, and Equipment)
202 - Automobile Dealerships (New & Used)
203 - Accessory Tattoo Parlor Establishments
Part 3-A - Sexually Oriented Uses
Part 3-B - Massage Establishments
Part 4 - Adult-use Cannabis Business Establishments
 

Article 10 - Nonconformities

Article 11 - Administration

Section 505 - Design Review
 

 Article 12 - Applicability
 
Appendix A - Table of Uses
 
Appendix B - Table of Amendments

Appendix B.1 Table of Amendments

Appendix B.2 Table of Special Use Permits

Appendix B.3 Table of Variations

Appendix C - Commercial Overlay District Map

Appendix D - Gateway Redevelopment Sub-Area Map

Appendix E - Zoning Map

Appendix E.1 Table of Map Amendments

Appendix E.2 Table of Annexations

Subdivision Ordinance

What zoning category is my property?

Follow the instructions below.

  1. Enter the address in the search bar in the map below (upper right corner).
  2. Click the magnifying glass or hit the “Enter” key.
  3. Click the colored area on top of the property to view pop-up of specific zoning category, type and description.

Zoning Map