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A Presentation by Opticos Design, Inc. Regarding Missing Middle Housing Zoning Recommendations and Direction Authorizing Staff to Refer the Recommended Zoning Changes for the Plan Commission for Review
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Introduction
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Opticos Design, Inc and their consultant team will present recommendations for modifications to the Oak Park Zoning Ordinance incorporating Missing Middle Housing standards and regulations.
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Recommended Action
Receive and direct staff to refer proposed zoning changes to the Plan Commission.
Prior Board Action
The Board has taken the following prior actions:
* On February 6, 2023, the Village Board approved a Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to initiate the Strategic Vision for Housing Plan process.
* In December 2023, the Village Board adopted village-wide goals related to missing middle and affordable housing.
* On March 19, 2024, the Village Board adopted the Strategic Vision for Housing Plan
* On August 5, 2025, the Village Board approved a Professional Service Agreement with Opticos Design, Inc. to initiate the Missing Middle Housing Update to the Zoning Ordinance.
* On June 16, 2026, the Village Board approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Opticos Design, Inc for economic feasibility testing, community outreach, and the zoning comparison tool development.
Background
On January 23, 2024, the Village Board adopted a Goals, Priorities, Key Projects, and Initiatives work plan. Within that plan, the chapter on Vibrant Diverse, Connected Neighborhoods outlines the goal of advancing affordable housing. Key projects and initiatives in achieving that goal include: (c, i) evaluating single-family zoning and missing middle housing opportunities, and (c, iii) considering additional housing types beyond ADUs and ways to allow additional units within the single-family zoning di...
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