IL HB5083

Requires local governments to permit multifamily and mixed-use developments as by-right uses on land owned by faith-based organizations, eliminating the need for discretionary zoning approvals such as special use permits, variances, or public hearings

Prohibits local governments from restricting building height below 60 feet or 5 stories, requiring setbacks greater than 10 feet (front/rear) or 5 feet (side), or imposing minimum off-street parking requirements beyond ADA compliance

Removes local authority to impose density caps, floor-area ratio limits, minimum/maximum unit sizes, or subjective design standards based on "neighborhood character" or "aesthetic harmony"

Applies to property owned by religious corporations, congregations, or affiliated 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including land held by trustees or under leases of 30+ years, regardless of whether the faith organization continues operating on-site

Excludes faith-based land within one-quarter mile of heavy industrial uses, commercial airports, seaports, or active military installations, and preserves local authority over objective health and safety codes