Summary

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

ChicagoMay 21, 20243 min read

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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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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

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Zoning map amendmentsCommercial developmentHistorical landmark designationLarge sign permitsResidential developmentZoning Board of Appeals appointmentsMunicipal code amendmentsMixed-use developmentCommerceLandmark preservation grantsChicago Plan Commission appointmentsHousing

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Appointment of Adrian Soto to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Appointment of Tania J. Kadakia and Kemena Brooks to the Chicago Plan Commission
Adopt-a-Landmark grant funding agreement for 801 W Madison St/2 S Halsted St
Historical landmark designation for John B. Murphy Memorial at 50 E Erie St
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-4-0404 regarding MLA Reduction for Downtown Floor Area Bonus
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1005-D regarding occupancy rates for high-rise building signs
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 regarding permit specifications and location restrictions for cannabis business establishments
Vote to not pass amendment to Section 17-4-0404 modifying minimum lot area reduction
Approval of multiple zoning map amendments for residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments across various wards

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