New Lenox Used Car Dealership Approved with Conditions
Will County Board Meeting | December 18, 2025
Article Summary: The Will County Board approved a special use permit allowing a used car dealership to operate in an industrial park in New Lenox Township. The approval comes with specific conditions regarding paving and screening to ensure the site meets county and village standards.
Dealership Approval Key Points:
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Business: My Auto Concepts, a tenant at the location.
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Location: 202 Ford Drive, New Lenox (Cedar Industrial Park).
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Conditions: The applicant must pave the outdoor storage area and install an 8-foot screening fence within six months.
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Municipal Input: The Village of New Lenox voted not to object to the permit, provided specific conditions were met.
The Will County Board on Thursday, December 18, 2025, granted a special use permit for light equipment sales and rentals, paving the way for a used car dealership in New Lenox Township.
The property, located at 202 Ford Drive within the Cedar Industrial Park, is zoned I-1 (Limited Industrial). The applicant, Chicago Land Trust #2569, requested the permit to allow a tenant, My Auto Concepts, to sell used cars on the site. The business is expected to operate Monday through Friday with a low volume of daily customers.
The approval includes seven specific conditions designed to improve the property’s appearance and function. The applicant is required to repair, repave, and re-strip the parking lot within six months. Additionally, the outdoor storage area must be paved with concrete or asphalt and screened from view by a solid, eight-foot-tall fence.
According to county documents, any items stored on-site that are not used in conjunction with the business must be removed within six months.
The Village of New Lenox reviewed the proposal earlier in November and voted not to object to the county special use permit, subject to the petitioner’s agreement to similar conditions regarding paving and screening.
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