Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards Meeting Summary – January 9, 2025
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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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- Amendment to Municipal Code Section 17-6-0400 limiting eating and drinking establishments in Planned Manufacturing District 2 to a maximum of 8,000 sq. ft.
- Approval of multiple zoning map amendments converting manufacturing and shopping districts to residential or mixed-use districts across several wards.
- Authorization of new residential developments including multi-unit buildings, additions, and conversions in various wards.
- Approval of administrative adjustments and variations to allow construction projects to meet zoning bulk and density standards.
- Permitting the construction of commercial uses such as restaurants with drive-thru lanes, taverns, and dog services within specified zoning districts.
- Reversion of a Planned Development zoning to Downtown Service District to permit hotel construction with restaurant/event space.
- Allowing adaptive reuse and renovations of non-conforming buildings to increase residential density and mixed-use capabilities.
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Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
Written public comment deadline January 8, 2025, 8:00 AM
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- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/4d1e2b1e-dc70-4fc8-b815-046b883e86bc.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/7383d365-1d38-40ac-8575-2e4a2514ccfd.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/ee9b80f5-c168-4212-8c80-ee32bf773839.pdf
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