ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – One word dictates where nearly every building goes in Rockford: zoning.
“Zoning regulates the type of uses that can interact in our community, whether it’s residential, commercial, industrial,” explains Scott Capovilla, the city’s planning and zoning manager.
In coming weeks, Rockford City Council will consider updating the rules focused on boosting the housing inventory. A memo from Capovilla to the code and regulation committee says the text amendments will assist with development and redevelopment of land…