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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

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Jun 17, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Zoning and development items referred

The committee considered building-code text amendments, a proposal to allow static roof signs facing Wrigley Field, numerous aldermanic and map rezoning requests, and recorded permits for large rooftop signs.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — Summary of May 19, 2026 meeting

The committee agenda (May 19, 2026) comprised multiple referred text amendments to the Municipal Code (waste-related uses; restrictions on new gas stations; Cicero Avenue overlay; stop‑work/order and excavation rules; regulations for places of amusement), several historical landmark designations and fee‑waiver requests, approval/referral of numerous aldermanic and zoning map amendments across wards, and a listing of large sign permits. Notable items included landmark designation referrals for Roger Brown Home and Studio, Byrne Hall, and Cortelyou Commons; a University of Chicago planned development amendment passed as revised; and multiple rezonings to permit multi‑unit residential and mixed‑use development.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — Summary of May 6, 2026 Meeting

The committee agenda (May 6, 2026) lists a referred resolution to rename the Austin Satellite Senior Center, two landmark designation ordinances referred, multiple large-sign permits issued, and numerous map‑amendment and rezoning petitions referred across many wards to allow new or changed residential, mixed‑use, commercial, and planned development projects. Several previously deferred items are noted as passed as revised or amended to Type 1.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — meeting summary (Feb 17, 2026)

Agenda for the Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards (Feb 17, 2026, 10:00 AM, Council Chambers, City Hall) lists text amendments, landmark designations and fee‑waiver requests, aldermanic map amendments, numerous map amendment (rezoning) petitions and previously deferred items, large-sign permits, and one cannabis establishment application. Several items are noted in the document as having been passed as substituted or passed as revised on prior referrals; most items are listed as ordinances referred for committee action.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — February 17, 2026 agenda summary

Meeting scheduled Feb 17, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. in Council Chambers, City Hall. Agenda covers text amendments (including an intergovernmental agreement for Belmont Blue Line TOD study and zoning code changes for gas stations, parking ratios, stop-work/excavation rules, and ADU boundaries), landmark designations, landmark fee-waiver requests, a long list of aldermanic and map amendment rezoning requests (multiple residential and mixed-use projects), large-sign permits, and a cannabis establishment application. Public comment is allowed (up to 3 minutes per speaker) during a single public-comment period.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2025

Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – December 9, 2025

The Committee considered multiple zoning text amendments, landmark designations, numerous zoning map amendments, and administrative adjustments to facilitate residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across Chicago. Key items included allowing additional dwelling units in specified areas, prohibiting certain permits in RS districts, landmark designation of the Central YMCA Headquarters, and various rezoning requests to support housing, commercial projects, and institutional uses.

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Briefing

Nov 3, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting - November 3, 2025

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on November 3, 2025, to review landmark designations, fee waivers for landmarked buildings, aldermanic map amendments, map amendments, and large sign permits. The meeting addressed historical landmark designations for the Fred C. Beeson House and Bankers Building, fee waivers for landmarked properties, zoning changes across multiple wards to facilitate residential and mixed-use development, and permits for large signage.

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Briefing

Oct 14, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — Summary of October 14, 2025 meeting

Committee meeting to consider appointments, text amendments to zoning rules, landmark designations, numerous aldermanic map and map amendment rezoning requests across multiple wards, and a list of large sign permits.

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Briefing

Sep 23, 2025

Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — Summary of Sept 23, 2025 meeting

Committee considered multiple text amendments, numerous aldermanic and map rezoning requests (many referred), several items passed as revised/substituted, a re‑referral on an affordable housing covenant, and a list of large sign permits.

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Briefing

Jul 15, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards - July 15, 2025

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on July 15, 2025, to review and vote on text amendments, aldermanic map amendments, map amendments, and large sign permits. Key actions included passing amendments related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and coach houses, parking ratio reductions near transit, landmark lot area exemptions, and numerous zoning reclassifications across multiple wards to facilitate residential, commercial, and mixed-use development projects.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards — Meeting Summary, June 17, 2025

June 17, 2025 meeting at City Council Chamber: committee docket includes historical landmark designation requests, fee-waiver requests for landmarked buildings, numerous aldermanic and zoning map amendments across multiple wards, text amendments (including proposed parking-ratio reductions and window sign restrictions), a cannabis dispensary application, and a list of large-sign permits; items to be reported out June 18, 2025.

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Briefing

May 20, 2025

Chicago City Council Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Committee Meeting Summary – May 20, 2025

The Committee reviewed and recommended passage of several zoning amendments, landmark designations, and large sign permits, including changes to residential storage warehouse regulations, landmark status for WAX TRAX!, and numerous map amendments for residential and commercial redevelopment across multiple wards.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary - April 15, 2025

The Committee reviewed text amendments, fee waivers, map amendments, and planned developments, including changes to zoning regulations, landmark fee waivers, and requests for administrative adjustments and variations.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards - March 11, 2025

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on March 11, 2025, to review zoning amendments, landmark designations, adopt-a-landmark grant agreements, and large sign permits across multiple Chicago wards. The meeting addressed 40 zoning map amendments involving residential conversions, mixed-use developments, and commercial-to-residential transformations, along with historical preservation initiatives and signage approvals.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2025

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – February 18, 2025

The Committee reviewed and approved several zoning amendments, landmark designations, and administrative adjustments for properties across Chicago, including changes to allow residential conversions, mixed-use developments, and landmark status for Kingdom Baptist Church.

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Briefing

Jan 9, 2025

Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – January 9, 2025

The Committee reviewed multiple zoning map amendments, text amendments to the Municipal Code, and administrative adjustments related to residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across various wards in Chicago. Key topics included restrictions on eating and drinking establishments in manufacturing districts, rezoning requests for residential and commercial uses, and approvals for new construction and additions to existing buildings.

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Briefing

Dec 9, 2024

Summary of Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting - December 9, 2024

The Committee reviewed multiple zoning map amendments, text amendments, and landmark-related orders including demolition and boundary adjustments. Key actions included referrals of ordinances for zoning changes across various wards, amendments to tenant rights in a pilot program, and approvals related to commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

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Briefing

Oct 8, 2024

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting - October 8, 2024

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on October 8, 2024, to address mayoral reappointments to the Public Building Commission, municipal code amendments related to zoning board procedures and building standards, landmark designations, zoning map amendments across multiple wards, and large sign permits.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2024

Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – September 17, 2024

The committee reviewed and acted on multiple zoning map amendments, landmark designations, fee waivers, and text amendments including a new Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block pilot program. Several ordinances for rezoning and planned developments were introduced or passed as substituted, affecting various wards across Chicago.

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Briefing

Sep 17, 2024

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting - September 17, 2024

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on September 17, 2024, to consider text amendments, landmark designations, landmark fee waivers, map amendments from aldermanic and private applications, and large sign permits. Key actions included passing a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program as a substitute, designating the Ramova Theater Building as a historical landmark, approving multiple landmark fee waivers, and processing numerous zoning map amendments and planned development applications across Chicago's wards.

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Briefing

Jul 16, 2024

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – July 16, 2024

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards met on July 16, 2024, to consider appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, landmark designations, text amendments, and numerous map amendments and zoning changes across multiple wards in Chicago.

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2024

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – June 25, 2024

The Committee reviewed and referred multiple zoning map amendments and ordinances for various properties across Chicago, covering residential, mixed-use, and commercial developments, with a focus on administrative adjustments and new construction proposals.

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Briefing

Jun 11, 2024

Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards Meeting Summary - June 11, 2024

The Committee reviewed multiple zoning map amendments primarily involving changes from commercial shopping districts to neighborhood mixed-use and residential districts, considered historical landmark fee waivers, and discussed amendments related to vacant commercial storefront regulations and designation of low-affordability community properties.

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Briefing

May 21, 2024

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – May 21, 2024

The Committee reviewed appointments, landmark designations, text amendments, and numerous map amendments for zoning changes across Chicago, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, as well as large sign permits.

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