Illinois § 36
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36.
Use of land to conform to zoning ordinances, etc. Nothing in this Act shall be construed to alter the provisions of the statutes of this State with reference to zoning and planning. The Redevelopment Commission shall not approve a Development Plan or the operation of a Development by a Neighborhood Redevelopment Corporation in contravention of any zoning ordinance or in contravention of the official plan of the city, village or incorporated town or, in the absence of an official plan, of the plan, if any, adopted by the Plan Commission, if any, of the city, village or incorporated town as evidenced by a report on such adopted plan prepared by such Plan Commission and on file with the Redevelopment Commission. (Source: Laws 1941, vol. 1, p. 431.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 36
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 36 cover?
Section 36 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 36?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 36" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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