Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Variances Granted in Monee
August 21, 2025/Comments Off on Will County P&Z: Green Garden Township Variances Granted in Monee
Roy F. Erikson received unanimous approval for two variances for his property at 26409 S. 80th Avenue in Monee. The Will County Planning and Zonning Commission approved reducing the minimum side yard setback from 20 feet to 10 feet and the minimum lot frontage from 300 feet to 165 feet. The requests were unopposed by the public or township officials and were approved without comment from the board.
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